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

LATAM Airlines and Avianca are the most popular carriers operating from California to Rio de Janeiro

What airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?

American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro from California according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rio de Janeiro. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Rio de Janeiro you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 14h 55m on average. On the other hand, flying from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 15h 10m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Rio de Janeiro?

Prices for flights from California to Rio de Janeiro refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Rio de Janeiro?

As of July 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Rio de Janeiro.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Rio de Janeiro?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Rio de Janeiro.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rio de Janeiro may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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1:00 am - 1:55 pmLAX-GIG

32h 55m3 stops

5:30 pm - 10:35 pmGIG-LAX

33h 05m3 stops

$608

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Sun, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 29

11:30 am - 2:45 pmLAX-GIG

23h 15m2 stops

6:25 pm - 12:52 pmGIG-LAX

22h 27m2 stops

$610LATAM Airlines

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Thu, Aug 28 - Fri, Aug 29

1:25 pm - 2:20 pmLAX-SDU

20h 55m2 stops

8:20 am - 7:40 pmSDU-LAX

39h 20m2 stops

$614Air Canada

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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 2

1:25 pm - 2:20 pmLAX-SDU

20h 55m2 stops

8:20 am - 7:40 pmSDU-LAX

39h 20m2 stops

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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 2

12:05 am - 12:25 amSFO-GIG

20h 20m2 stops

1:30 am - 11:55 pmGIG-SFO

26h 25m2 stops

$656Avianca

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2:20 pm - 6:20 amSFO-GIG

36h 00m2 stops

1:30 am - 11:55 pmGIG-SFO

26h 25m2 stops

$673Avianca

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1:00 am - 12:25 amLAS-GIG

19h 25m1 stop

9:55 am - 10:29 pmGIG-LAS

17h 34m1 stop

$750Copa Airlines

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6:00 am - 8:15 amLAS-GIG

22h 15m1 stop

9:05 pm - 5:52 pmGIG-LAS

24h 47m1 stop

$762United Airlines

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1:50 am - 12:25 amLAS-GIG

18h 35m1 stop

9:59 am - 10:30 pmGIG-LAS

16h 31m1 stop

$770Copa Airlines

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12:59 am - 8:15 amLAS-GIG

27h 16m1 stop

9:05 pm - 5:52 pmGIG-LAS

24h 47m1 stop

$772United Airlines

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LATAM Airlines flights from California to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM Airlines

Aug 28

LAX11:30 amLos Angeles

23h 15m

2 stops

GIG2:45 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Aug 29

GIG6:25 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22h 27m

2 stops

LAX12:52 pmLos Angeles

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Aug 18

LAX1:55 pmLos Angeles

16h 50m

1 stop

GIG10:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Aug 20

GIG7:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

15h 55m

1 stop

LAX6:55 pmLos Angeles

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Oct 28

LAX9:15 pmLos Angeles

36h 00m

2 stops

SDU1:15 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Oct 31

SDU6:05 amRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

29h 45m

2 stops

LAX7:50 amLos Angeles

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Avianca

Sep 21

SFO12:05 amSan Francisco

20h 20m

2 stops

GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Oct 6

GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26h 25m

2 stops

SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco

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Sep 22

SFO2:20 pmSan Francisco

36h 00m

2 stops

GIG6:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Oct 6

GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26h 25m

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SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco

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Sep 8

SFO12:05 amSan Francisco

26h 15m

2 stops

GIG6:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 23

GIG7:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

33h 10m

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SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco

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LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 10/19

1:00 am-1:55 pm

3 stops32h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/29

5:30 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops33h 05m

$608

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

11:30 am-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/29

6:25 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops22h 27m

$610

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Thu 9/18

1:25 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 10/2

8:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$614

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Thu 9/18

1:25 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 10/2

8:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$616

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

12:05 am-12:25 am

2 stops20h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/6

1:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$656

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

2:20 pm-6:20 am

2 stops36h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/6

1:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$673

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/29

1:00 am-12:25 am

1 stop19h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/4

9:55 am-10:29 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$750

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/25

9:05 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop24h 47m

$762

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/20

1:50 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/25

9:59 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 31m

$770

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/20

12:59 am-8:15 am

1 stop27h 16m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/25

9:05 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop24h 47m

$772

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from California is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $656, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from California averaging around $669.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $865. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $985.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Rio de Janeiro when you can find flight prices for as low as $831. Flying to Rio de Janeiro in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Rio de Janeiro, so prices are often more expensive at around $937 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around $849 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro from California for as low as $700 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$288
Fastest flight time	14h 20m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Rio de Janeiro	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro from California in the past 72 hours is $288. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $608.

The fastest flight from California to Rio de Janeiro takes 14h 20m

There are no direct flights from California to Rio de Janeiro. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Los Angeles Airport - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, Los Angeles Airport - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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)

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Prices for flights from California to Rio de Janeiro refresh daily.
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As of July 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Rio de Janeiro.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Rio de Janeiro?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Rio de Janeiro.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rio de Janeiro may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $477	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,493 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $507	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $514	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $524	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $536	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,822 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
GOL	PriceFrom $628	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,091 reviews	Search GOL flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $693	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 2,388 reviews	Search Avianca flights

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Rio de Janeiro

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

Can stopping save me money on California to Rio de Janeiro flights?

You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Rio de Janeiro flight.

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

LATAM Airlines and Avianca are the most popular carriers operating from California to Rio de Janeiro

What airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?

How long does it take to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

Cheap California to Rio de Janeiro flight deals and tips

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Rio de Janeiro?

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How old do you have to be to fly from California to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Best airlines flying from California to Rio de Janeiro

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Why use momondo?

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

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

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

I’m not ready to book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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