How long does it take to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

The flight from California to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Santa Ana (a popular airport in California) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport), then the flight time is 14h 10m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 15h 06m.

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As of November 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.

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The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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10:10 am - 10:35 amLAX Los Angeles-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

19h 25m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Brasilia

6:55 pm - 7:45 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-LAX Los Angeles

16h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$788LATAM Airlines

Tue, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 23

10:10 am - 5:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

26h 15m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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25h 40m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$788LATAM Airlines

Wed, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 14

9:30 pm - 10:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

20h 30m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:05 pm - 7:30 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-LAX Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Sao Paulo Congonhas

$788LATAM Airlines

Thu, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 25

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9:25 am - 7:45 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-LAX Los Angeles

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$788LATAM Airlines

Wed, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 14

1:55 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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Thu, May 6 - Thu, May 13

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Fri, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 27

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Thu, May 6 - Thu, May 13

12:00 pm - 10:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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6:55 pm - 6:45 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-LAX Los Angeles

16h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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Sat, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 9

12:35 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

15h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:55 pm - 6:00 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-LAX Los Angeles

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$838Delta

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 26

12:35 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

15h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:55 pm - 6:00 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-LAX Los Angeles

28h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Lima J Chavez Intl

$838Delta

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12:35 pm - 5:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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6:20 am - 9:32 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-LAX Los Angeles

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Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

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12:35 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Dec 13

12:35 pm - 5:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

23h 50m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

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Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

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23h 03m2 stops Orlando Brasilia

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Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

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21h 47m2 stops Brasilia Orlando

$1,200GOL

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

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Dec 6

LAX7:00 amLos Angeles

25h 10m

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SDU1:10 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Dec 12

SDU6:30 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

21h 54m

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LAX11:24 amLos Angeles

$1,003

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Dec 5

LAX9:20 pmLos Angeles

34h 50m

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SDU1:10 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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SDU6:30 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

21h 54m

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Nov 23

SFO8:33 amSan Francisco

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Nov 26

LAX12:35 pmLos Angeles

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16h 50m

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Jan 22

LAX10:10 amLos Angeles

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12:35 pm-9:25 am

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The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $503. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $788.

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As of November 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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