Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

Houston (IAH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 44m.

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

American Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and GOL are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro?

Panama City (PTY) was the most common stop: 35% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?

LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro from Los Angeles according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rio de Janeiro. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via Sao Paulo (GRU) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $674.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights connecting via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 16m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Rio de Janeiro are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

As of July 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Los Angeles 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.

$246 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $954 to $1,180. The lowest price recently found on this route was $667.

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6:25 am - 8:05 pm

LAX

GIG

33h 40m

2 stops

2:55 pm - 9:47 am

GIG

LAX

22h 52m

2 stops

$667GOL

Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 21

10:30 am - 10:15 am

LAX

GIG

43h 45m

2 stops

12:15 pm - 7:00 pm

GIG

LAX

34h 45m

2 stops

$668LATAM Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 25

12:01 pm - 9:55 am

LAX

GIG

17h 54m

1 stop

10:10 pm - 3:31 pm

GIG

LAX

21h 21m

2 stops

$671American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

9:32 am - 11:20 am

LAX

SDU

21h 48m

2 stops

9:20 pm - 7:40 am

SDU

LAX

38h 20m

2 stops

$672LATAM Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24

10:51 am - 10:20 am

LAX

GIG

19h 29m

2 stops

9:55 pm - 8:28 pm

GIG

LAX

26h 33m

1 stop

$673American Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 16

2:19 am - 12:25 am

LAX

GIG

18h 06m

1 stop

5:10 am - 4:47 pm

GIG

LAX

15h 37m

1 stop

$674Copa Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20

2:19 am - 12:25 am

LAX

GIG

18h 06m

1 stop

5:10 am - 4:47 pm

GIG

LAX

15h 37m

1 stop

$675Copa Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20

9:32 am - 1:10 pm

LAX

SDU

23h 38m

2 stops

6:10 am - 9:45 pm

SDU

LAX

43h 35m

2 stops

$676LATAM Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

11:00 am - 9:55 am

LAX

GIG

18h 55m

1 stop

2:45 pm - 9:35 am

GIG

LAX

22h 50m

2 stops

$676GOL

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

7:23 pm - 8:15 am

LAX

GIG

32h 52m

1 stop

9:05 pm - 6:07 pm

GIG

LAX

25h 02m

1 stop

$683United Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

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American Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

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American Airlines

Sep 17

LAX12:01 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

17h 54m

1 stop

GIG9:55 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 21

GIG10:10 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 21m

2 stops

LAX3:31 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$671

American Airlines

Sep 4

LAX11:45 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

28h 35m

1 stop

GIG8:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 13

GIG9:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 16m

1 stop

LAX1:11 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$704

American Airlines

Aug 17

LAX6:05 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

23h 50m

1 stop

GIG9:55 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Aug 31

GIG8:15 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 04m

2 stops

LAX11:19 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$712

Delta flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

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Delta

Aug 21

LAX9:32 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

18h 33m

2 stops

GIG8:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 3

GIG5:35 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 15m

1 stop

LAX7:50 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$725

Delta

Sep 10

LAX9:30 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

27h 05m

2 stops

GIG4:35 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sep 18

GIG7:35 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

15h 25m

1 stop

LAX7:00 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$732

Delta

Aug 19

LAX9:32 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

23h 38m

2 stops

SDU1:10 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Aug 29

SDU6:00 amRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

19h 45m

2 stops

LAX9:45 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$753

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Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/10

6:25 am-8:05 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/21

2:55 pm-9:47 am

2 stops22h 52m

$667

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

10:30 am-10:15 am

2 stops43h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/25

12:15 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$668

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/17

12:01 pm-9:55 am

1 stop17h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/21

10:10 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops21h 21m

$671

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/18

9:32 am-11:20 am

2 stops21h 48m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 8/24

9:20 pm-7:40 am

2 stops38h 20m

$672

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/5

10:51 am-10:20 am

2 stops19h 29m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/16

9:55 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop26h 33m

$673

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Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

2:19 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 06m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/20

5:10 am-4:47 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$674

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

2:19 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 06m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/20

5:10 am-4:47 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$675

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/19

9:32 am-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 38m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 8/26

6:10 am-9:45 pm

2 stops43h 35m

$676

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/19

11:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop18h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/26

2:45 pm-9:35 am

2 stops22h 50m

$676

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 8/20

7:23 pm-8:15 am

1 stop32h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/27

9:05 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop25h 02m

$683

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro?

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

The cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Los Angeles is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $266, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from Los Angeles averaging around $270.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around $961 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 Los Angeles for as low as $856 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro flight.

How have Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 17% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro takes 15h 34m

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How far is Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro by plane?
The distance between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro is about 6301.6 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 15h 34m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Rio de Janeiro are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
As of July 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Los Angeles 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.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is LATAM Airlines (55% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Copa Airlines (19%), Delta (9%), and American Airlines (8%).

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Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $452	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,568 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
GOL	PriceFrom $608	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,252 reviews	Search GOL flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $669	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,938 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $695	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,452 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $714	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,783 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $745	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,949 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights

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