Recife to São Luis

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Oct 2: €128 €128 Sep 29 Oct 2 low €128 · high €158

Departure-day prices · September 2026 Recife → São Luis

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Best time to visit São Luis — climate

Jan: ~29°C daytime, 29 rainy days 29° JanFeb: ~29°C daytime, 27 rainy days 29° FebMar: ~29°C daytime, 30 rainy days 29° MarApr: ~29°C daytime, 29 rainy days 29° AprMay: ~30°C daytime, 23 rainy days 30° MayJun: ~31°C daytime, 27 rainy days 31° JunJul: ~30°C daytime, 24 rainy days 30° JulAug: ~31°C daytime, 16 rainy days 31° AugSep: ~32°C daytime, 8 rainy days 32° SepOct: ~31°C daytime, 16 rainy days 31° OctNov: ~31°C daytime, 9 rainy days 31° NovDec: ~31°C daytime, 15 rainy days 31° Dec

Flights from Recife to São Luis start around €151 (direct flights available). Range seen recently: €151–158, based on 2 fares found by travellers.

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Cheapest cached fares Recife → São Luis; direct flights available (e.g. AD). · Based on 2 fares found by travellers in the last 48h

Cheapest round trips to São Luis

Fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours — refreshed daily.

Nov 27 – Dec 1 LATAM Airlines Group · 1 stop · 2h 45m €216 Book

Weather in São Luis

Fri 🌦️ 31° 26° 💧59%
Sat ☁️ 32° 27° 💧6%
Sun 🌦️ 32° 26° 💧43%
Mon 🌦️ 32° 27° 💧69%
Tue 🌤️ 32° 26° 💧0%
Wed ☁️ 33° 27° 💧2%
Thu 🌤️ 32° 27° 💧4%

In Sep, São Luis typically sees ~32°C daytime highs and 8 rainy days.

Where to stay in São Luis

3★+ hotels from €27/night (18 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Rede Andrade SLZ hotel · São Luis
from €27/night★ 3
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Hotel Ilha Costeira hotel · São Luis
from €38/night★ 3
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Palma Hostel hotel · São Luis
from €40/night★ 4
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Good to know

Time differenceSame time zone
Time in the air2h 45m

Things to do in São Luis

Top-rated tours and tickets from €47 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €827
7 Days in Chapada das Mesas Nature and Culture★ 5.0 (4)
from €86
Experience tourism, trails, boat trips and 4x4 car.★ 5.0 (107)
from €5866
Route of Emotions - Private Multi Day Tour★ 4.9 (39)
from €57
Back to the Maranhenses Lençóis from DE São Luís★ 4.6 (5)
from €47
Half-Day Guided Tour to São Luis City★ 4.5 (2)
from €97
Alcântara: Tour Histórico com Travessia de Barco★ 4.4 (11)

Tours and tickets provided by Viator (a Tripadvisor company). Some links earn Stayonomy a commission.

About São Luis

São Luís is the capital of the Brazilian state of Maranhão. It's known for its colonial Historical Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a common stopover for visiting the stunning Lençóis Maranhenses.

Read the full São Luis guide

Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA).

Round out the trip

eSIM for São LuisData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in São LuisCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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