Which airport should I fly into for Santa Maria?

The closest airport, Santa Maria Airport (RIA), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Santa Maria?

The nearest is about 7 mi (12 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Santa Maria?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Santa Maria

The closest airports to Santa Maria, Brazil: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Santa Maria, Brazil is Santa Maria Airport (RIA), about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
RIA	Santa Maria AirportSanta Maria, Brazil	7 mi / 12 km	25 min	Regional
QDB	Cachoeira do Sul AirportCachoeira Do Sul, Brazil	57 mi / 91 km	1 hr 41 min	Regional
CSU	Santa Cruz do Sul AirportSanta Cruz Do Sul, Brazil	84 mi / 135 km	1 hr 57 min	Regional
IJU	Ijui AirportIjui, Brazil	91 mi / 146 km	2 hr 7 min	Regional
GEL	Santo Angelo AirportSanto Angelo, Brazil	99 mi / 160 km	2 hr 19 min	Regional
BGX	Comandante Gustavo Kraemer AirportBage, Brazil	119 mi / 192 km	2 hr 46 min	Regional
ALQ	Alegrete Novo AirportAlegrete, Brazil	126 mi / 202 km	2 hr 55 min	Regional
SRA	Santa Rosa AirportSanta Rosa, Brazil	130 mi / 210 km	3 hr 2 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Santa Maria Airport (RIA) is the most convenient at about 7 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Santa Maria. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with RIA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near RIA saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Santa Maria is Santa Maria Airport (RIA), about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road.