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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from $357

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro departing on 5/21. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro by changing tabs
Avianca
Aug 10
SFO2:25 amSan Francisco
23h 50m
2 stops
GIG6:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Aug 16
GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
Oct 27
SFO1:38 amSan Francisco
22h 06m
1 stop
GIG3:44 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 7
GIG5:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
Air Canada
Jun 4
SFO8:15 amSan Francisco
32h 20m
2 stops
SDU8:35 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Jun 17
SDU7:50 amRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
43h 22m
2 stops
SFO11:12 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Jun 8
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
38h 55m
2 stops
GIG5:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Jun 13
GIG1:40 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 37m
2 stops
SFO11:17 amSan Francisco
American Airlines
Aug 27
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
18h 00m
1 stop
GIG6:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sep 4
GIG11:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
SFO8:50 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Jun 30
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
28h 16m
1 stop
GIG8:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Aug 7
GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 47m
1 stop
SFO6:52 pmSan Francisco

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, view some of our deals below provided by American Airlines, Avianca and Copa Airlines
Avianca
May 21
SFO2:10 pmSan Francisco
30h 15m
2 stops
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Copa Airlines
Jun 25
SFO1:47 amSan Francisco
18h 27m
1 stop
GIG12:14 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Multiple Airlines
May 21
SFO2:10 pmSan Francisco
40h 25m
3 stops
GIG10:35 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Air Canada
May 12
SFO8:15 amSan Francisco
26h 55m
2 stops
GIG3:10 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 18
GIG2:40 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
36h 37m
2 stops
SFO11:17 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
May 12
SFO1:27 amSan Francisco
18h 47m
1 stop
GIG12:14 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 14
GIG10:33 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
35h 57m
1 stop
SFO6:30 pmSan Francisco
Avianca
May 20
SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco
26h 20m
2 stops
GIG6:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 26
GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
May 23
SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco
42h 10m
2 stops
SDU8:40 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
May 27
SDU3:15 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
36h 02m
2 stops
SFO11:17 pmSan Francisco
LATAM Airlines
May 13
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
22h 10m
2 stops
GIG10:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 14
GIG12:50 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
37h 32m
2 stops
SFO10:22 pmSan Francisco
GOL
May 13
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
22h 45m
2 stops
SDU10:45 amRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
May 14
SDU3:00 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
35h 54m
2 stops
SFO10:54 pmSan Francisco

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
DeltaPriceFrom $351Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,778 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $518Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,766 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $578Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,823 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $645Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,030 reviews
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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $653Free CancellationRating
7.5
2,440 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $692Free CancellationRating
7.3
14,667 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $786Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,312 reviews
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AzulPriceFrom $980Free CancellationRating
8.1
962 reviews
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Avianca flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Avianca deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Avianca
Aug 10
SFO2:25 amSan Francisco
23h 50m
2 stops
GIG6:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Aug 16
GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
Avianca
Aug 6
SFO2:25 amSan Francisco
23h 50m
2 stops
GIG6:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Aug 21
GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
Avianca
Oct 14
SFO2:10 pmSan Francisco
36h 05m
2 stops
GIG6:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Oct 29
GIG7:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
33h 20m
2 stops
SFO12:45 pmSan Francisco

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 27
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
18h 00m
1 stop
GIG6:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sep 4
GIG11:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
SFO8:50 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Aug 26
SFO12:59 amSan Francisco
25h 01m
2 stops
GIG6:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sep 4
GIG11:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
SFO8:50 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Sep 7
SFO8:03 amSan Francisco
17h 57m
1 stop
GIG6:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sep 18
GIG11:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 22m
1 stop
SFO11:22 amSan Francisco

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

August. The cheapest time of year to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco is August. Most expensive is December

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Rio de Janeiro?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Saturday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

In the afternoon. San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 25% more expensive at noon than in the afternoon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco?

LATAM Airlines. American Airlines, Avianca, and Copa Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl for the best San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights?

13 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro is approximately 13 days to departure

Cheap San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (SFO to RIO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Best Price Found

$357

Fastest flight time

17h 57m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $357. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $733.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro takes 17h 57m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and San Francisco Airport - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG), Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)

  • How far is San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro by plane?

    San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro are 6620.2 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 17h 57m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

Finding the right flight to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Rio de Janeiro quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

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