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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego from $420

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Copa Airlines Logo
1:27 am - 5:50 pmGIG-SAN
20h 23m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:08 pm - 12:25 amSAN-GIG
23h 17m1 stop
$588Copa Airlines
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jue., sep. 18 - dom., sep. 28
American Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 11:26 amGIG-SAN
23h 31m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:15 amSAN-GIG
19h 00m2 stops
$609American Airlines
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mié., oct. 15 - mié., nov. 5
Delta Logo
9:00 pm - 11:09 pmGIG-SAN
30h 09m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 8:20 amSAN-GIG
28h 50m1 stop
$1,025Delta
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mar., oct. 14 - mié., nov. 5
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 3:42 pmGIG-SAN
22h 37m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:47 pm - 9:35 amSAN-GIG
14h 48m1 stop
$1,027United Airlines
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mié., oct. 15 - mié., nov. 5
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 6:32 pmGIG-SAN
32h 57m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 9:25 amSAN-GIG
22h 10m2 stops
$1,032Delta
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mié., oct. 15 - mié., nov. 5
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 6:10 pmGIG-SAN
25h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:47 pm - 9:35 amSAN-GIG
14h 48m1 stop
$1,033United Airlines
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mié., oct. 15 - mié., nov. 5
LATAM Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 3:19 pmSDU-SAN
22h 59m2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 3:00 pmSAN-SDU
24h 00m2 stops
$1,103LATAM Airlines
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mar., oct. 7 - dom., oct. 19
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 12:06 pmGIG-SAN
24h 01m2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:20 amSAN-GIG
21h 05m2 stops
$1,125LATAM Airlines
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vie., nov. 28 - vie., ene. 2
Air Canada Logo
11:25 am - 11:31 amSDU-SAN
28h 06m2 stops
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8:10 am - 2:20 pmSAN-SDU
26h 10m2 stops
$1,210Air Canada
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vie., sep. 19 - mar., sep. 30
Air Canada Logo
11:25 am - 11:18 amSDU-SAN
28h 53m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:10 pm - 2:20 pmSAN-SDU
21h 10m2 stops
$1,384Air Canada
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mié., ene. 7 - mié., ene. 21

United Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on Rio de Janeiro to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 15
GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 37m
1 stop
SAN3:42 pmSan Diego
Nov 5
SAN1:47 pmSan Diego
14h 48m
1 stop
GIG9:35 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$1,027
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United Airlines
Oct 15
GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
SAN6:10 pmSan Diego
Nov 5
SAN1:47 pmSan Diego
14h 48m
1 stop
GIG9:35 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$1,033
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United Airlines
Sep 19
GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 49m
1 stop
SAN1:54 pmSan Diego
Sep 30
SAN8:00 amSan Diego
20h 15m
1 stop
GIG8:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$1,064
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Delta flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Our best Delta deals on Rio de Janeiro to San Diego flight tickets
Delta
Oct 14
GIG9:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30h 09m
1 stop
SAN11:09 pmSan Diego
Nov 5
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
28h 50m
1 stop
GIG8:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$1,025
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Delta
Oct 15
GIG1:35 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
32h 57m
2 stops
SAN6:32 pmSan Diego
Nov 5
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
22h 10m
2 stops
GIG9:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$1,032
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Delta
Oct 15
GIG1:35 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 13m
2 stops
SAN9:48 amSan Diego
Nov 5
SAN8:00 amSan Diego
20h 25m
2 stops
GIG9:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$1,039
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 9/18

1:27 am-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 23m

San Diego

dom. 9/28

9:08 pm-12:25 am

1 stop23h 17m

$588

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 10/15

3:55 pm-11:26 am

2 stops23h 31m

San Diego

mié. 11/5

6:15 am-6:15 am

2 stops19h 00m

$609

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 10/14

9:00 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop30h 09m

San Diego

mié. 11/5

10:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

$1,025

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 10/15

9:05 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop22h 37m

San Diego

mié. 11/5

1:47 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 48m

$1,027

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 10/15

1:35 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops32h 57m

San Diego

mié. 11/5

6:15 am-9:25 am

2 stops22h 10m

$1,032

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 10/15

9:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop25h 05m

San Diego

mié. 11/5

1:47 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 48m

$1,033

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mar. 10/7

8:20 pm-3:19 pm

2 stops22h 59m

San Diego

dom. 10/19

11:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,103

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 11/28

5:05 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops24h 01m

San Diego

vie. 1/2

6:15 am-8:20 am

2 stops21h 05m

$1,125

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

vie. 9/19

11:25 am-11:31 am

2 stops28h 06m

San Diego

mar. 9/30

8:10 am-2:20 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,210

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mié. 1/7

11:25 am-11:18 am

2 stops28h 53m

San Diego

mié. 1/21

12:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$1,384

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $1,146. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $1,192. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,072. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,192.

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Best Price Found

$420

Fastest flight time

16h 26m

Direct flights

None

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro in the past 72 hours is $420. The best round-trip flight deal from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $588.
The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego takes 16h 26m
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport - San Diego Airport.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)
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  • How far is Rio de Janeiro to San Diego by plane?

    The distance between Rio de Janeiro and San Diego is about 6199.9 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 16h 26m.

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

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    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 Rio de Janeiro to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport 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.

Best airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

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Free Cancellation
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $704Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $737Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,896 reviews
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