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 16h 55m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 20h 30m 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.

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

LATAM Airlines, GOL, and Azul are the most popular carriers operating from California to Rio de Janeiro

What airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?

LATAM Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro from California according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rio de Janeiro. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of May 2026, there are 8 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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10:31 am - 10:25 am

LAX

GIG

19h 54m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 9:30 am

GIG

LAX

23h 15m

2 stops

$739GOL

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1

9:30 pm - 1:30 pm

LAX

SDU

36h 00m

2 stops

8:15 pm - 7:45 am

SDU

LAX

39h 30m

2 stops

$740LATAM Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26

10:00 pm - 12:25 am

SAN

GIG

22h 25m

1 stop

5:10 am - 6:40 pm

GIG

SAN

17h 30m

1 stop

$750Copa Airlines

Mon, May 18 - Wed, Jun 10

2:30 am - 12:25 am

LAX

GIG

17h 55m

1 stop

5:10 am - 4:57 pm

GIG

LAX

15h 47m

1 stop

$752Copa Airlines

Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 13

2:15 pm - 3:35 pm

SFO

GIG

21h 20m

2 stops

7:20 am - 12:50 pm

GIG

SFO

33h 30m

2 stops

$773Avianca

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

11:55 pm - 12:30 am

SFO

GIG

20h 35m

2 stops

1:35 am - 10:35 pm

GIG

SFO

25h 00m

2 stops

$776Avianca

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

11:10 am - 4:45 pm

SFO

SDU

25h 35m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 10:39 am

SDU

SFO

24h 54m

2 stops

$857Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

8:19 am - 12:25 am

SAN

GIG

36h 06m

2 stops

5:10 am - 6:30 pm

GIG

SAN

17h 20m

1 stop

$865Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 am - 8:15 am

LAS

GIG

22h 15m

1 stop

9:05 pm - 6:51 pm

GIG

LAS

25h 46m

1 stop

$904United Airlines

Wed, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 6

6:30 pm - 8:15 am

ONT

GIG

33h 45m

2 stops

9:05 pm - 10:37 pm

GIG

ONT

29h 32m

2 stops

$1,167United Airlines

Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jul 6

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May 18

SAN10:00 pmSan Diego

22h 25m

1 stop

GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Jun 10

GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 30m

1 stop

SAN6:40 pmSan Diego

$750

Copa Airlines

May 30

LAX2:30 amLos Angeles

17h 55m

1 stop

GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Jun 13

GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

15h 47m

1 stop

LAX4:57 pmLos Angeles

$752

Copa Airlines

Aug 13

LAX1:51 amLos Angeles

22h 14m

1 stop

GIG4:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Aug 29

GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

LAX11:15 pmLos Angeles

$755

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Air Canada

Oct 31

SFO8:30 amSan Francisco

22h 35m

1 stop

GIG11:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Nov 12

GIG2:50 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 14m

2 stops

SFO11:04 amSan Francisco

$803

Air Canada

Oct 31

SFO10:35 amSan Francisco

20h 30m

2 stops

GIG11:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Nov 18

GIG9:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 15m

1 stop

SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco

$874

Air Canada

Nov 2

SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco

32h 20m

1 stop

GIG12:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Nov 15

GIG3:15 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

35h 07m

2 stops

SFO9:22 pmSan Francisco

$892

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Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 8/26

10:31 am-10:25 am

2 stops19h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/1

2:15 pm-9:30 am

2 stops23h 15m

$739

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

9:30 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 9/26

8:15 pm-7:45 am

2 stops39h 30m

$740

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 5/18

10:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop22h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/10

5:10 am-6:40 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$750

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Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sat 5/30

2:30 am-12:25 am

1 stop17h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 6/13

5:10 am-4:57 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$752

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

2:15 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/21

7:20 am-12:50 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$773

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

11:55 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/27

1:35 am-10:35 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$776

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

11:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 10/20

1:45 pm-10:39 am

2 stops24h 54m

$857

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 9/2

8:19 am-12:25 am

2 stops36h 06m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/21

5:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$865

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/24

6:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/6

9:05 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop25h 46m

$904

OntarioRio de Janeiro

ONT - GIG

ONTGIG

Ontario

Mon 6/22

6:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops33h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/6

9:05 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops29h 32m

$1,167

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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 $270, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of August is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from California averaging around $281.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $952 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 $865 on momondo.

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As of May 2026, there are 8 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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Delta	PriceFrom $342	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,458 reviews	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $354	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,580 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $392	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,523 reviews	Search Avianca flights
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LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $623	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,918 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
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American Airlines	PriceFrom $729	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,668 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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