Delayed 22'
Departure: Fri, Jun 5, 2026
Scheduled:
07:35
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Estimated:
07:57
Arrival: Fri, Jun 5, 2026
Scheduled:
08:35
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JL 5538 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 05 07:35 08:35
Delayed
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Jun 04 07:51 08:30
Landed
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Jun 03 08:08 08:46
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Jun 02 07:58 08:39
Landed
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Jun 01 07:57 08:35
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Japan Airlines JL 5538 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Flight Information

Japan Airlines Flight JL5538 connects Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, taking off from Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport GRU and landing at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont SDU.

How long is the JL5538 flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The average flight time from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is 39 minutes. The flight distance is 343 km / 213 miles and the average flight speed is 497 km/h / 309 mph.

How many JL5538 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight JL5538 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Japan Airlines Flight JL5538 Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Japan Airlines Flight JL5538 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest JL5538 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, June 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 08:35.

How else can the flight JL5538 be referenced as?

This Japan Airlines flight can also be referenced as JAL5538, JL 5538, JAL 5538.

How often is flight JL5538 delayed?

On average, 40% of all JL5538 flights are delayed. The average delay is 6 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled JL5538 flight or baggage issues?

If your JL5538 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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JL5538 and Sao Paulo GRU to Rio de Janeiro SDU Flights

Other flights departing from Sao Paulo GRU: LA3550, AV86, LA3416, LA3858

Other flights arriving at Rio de Janeiro SDU: G31800, LA3550, AD4039, LA3904

All flights connecting Sao Paulo GRU to Rio de Janeiro SDU.

JL5538 Japan Airlines Flight: Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro Route Map

JL5538 Japan Airlines Flight Map: Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
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