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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego from $371

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1:25 am - 5:50 pmGIG-SAN
20h 25m1 stop
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9:12 pm - 12:25 amSAN-GIG
23h 13m1 stop
$528Copa Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 10
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7:00 am - 11:24 pmGIG-SAN
20h 24m2 stops
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12:00 pm - 10:15 amSAN-GIG
18h 15m1 stop
$540LATAM Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 10
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 8:19 pmGIG-SAN
34h 44m2 stops
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6:15 am - 10:45 amSAN-GIG
23h 30m2 stops
$596Delta
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 5
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 3:22 pmGIG-SAN
29h 47m2 stops
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8:00 am - 10:45 amSAN-GIG
21h 45m2 stops
$597Delta
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 5
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 6:10 pmGIG-SAN
25h 05m1 stop
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6:47 pm - 9:35 amSAN-GIG
33h 48m2 stops
$620United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 5
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10:10 am - 10:40 amGIG-SAN
29h 30m2 stops
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10:40 pm - 8:00 amSAN-GIG
28h 20m2 stops
$645
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Wed, Dec 24 - Fri, Jan 9
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10:10 am - 10:40 amGIG-SAN
29h 30m2 stops
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10:40 pm - 8:00 amSAN-GIG
28h 20m2 stops
$646
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Wed, Dec 24 - Fri, Jan 9
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 6:10 pmGIG-SAN
25h 05m1 stop
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1:47 pm - 9:35 amSAN-GIG
14h 48m1 stop
$745United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 5
Air Canada Logo
11:25 am - 11:38 amSDU-SAN
29h 13m2 stops
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12:25 pm - 2:20 pmSAN-SDU
20h 55m2 stops
$1,543Air Canada
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Mon, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 31
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11:25 am - 11:38 amSDU-SAN
29h 13m2 stops
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12:25 pm - 2:20 pmSAN-SDU
20h 55m2 stops
$1,796Air Canada
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Tue, Dec 23 - Fri, Jan 9

Copa Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Our best Copa Airlines deals on Rio de Janeiro to San Diego flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Sep 25
GIG1:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 25m
1 stop
SAN5:50 pmSan Diego
Oct 10
SAN9:12 pmSan Diego
23h 13m
1 stop
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$528
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Copa Airlines
Oct 24
GIG5:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 52m
1 stop
SAN5:57 pmSan Diego
Oct 31
SAN5:55 pmSan Diego
26h 35m
2 stops
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$622
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Copa Airlines
Oct 14
GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 27m
1 stop
SAN5:57 pmSan Diego
Nov 5
SAN8:10 pmSan Diego
23h 20m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$628
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LATAM Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Our best LATAM Airlines deals on Rio de Janeiro to San Diego flight tickets
LATAM Airlines
Sep 26
GIG7:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 24m
2 stops
SAN11:24 pmSan Diego
Oct 10
SAN12:00 pmSan Diego
18h 15m
1 stop
GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$540
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LATAM Airlines
Oct 24
GIG7:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30h 48m
2 stops
SAN9:48 amSan Diego
Oct 31
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
30h 35m
2 stops
GIG4:50 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$601
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LATAM Airlines
Sep 26
GIG7:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30h 30m
2 stops
SAN9:30 amSan Diego
Oct 10
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
36h 40m
2 stops
GIG3:10 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$636
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Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/25

1:25 am-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 25m

San Diego

Fri 10/10

9:12 pm-12:25 am

1 stop23h 13m

$528

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/26

7:00 am-11:24 pm

2 stops20h 24m

San Diego

Fri 10/10

12:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop18h 15m

$540

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/15

1:35 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops34h 44m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

6:15 am-10:45 am

2 stops23h 30m

$596

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/15

1:35 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops29h 47m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

8:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops21h 45m

$597

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/15

9:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop25h 05m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

6:47 pm-9:35 am

2 stops33h 48m

$620

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/24

10:10 am-10:40 am

2 stops29h 30m

San Diego

Fri 1/9

10:40 pm-8:00 am

2 stops28h 20m

$645

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/24

10:10 am-10:40 am

2 stops29h 30m

San Diego

Fri 1/9

10:40 pm-8:00 am

2 stops28h 20m

$646

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/15

9:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop25h 05m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

1:47 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 48m

$745

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 12/22

11:25 am-11:38 am

2 stops29h 13m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:25 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$1,543

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 12/23

11:25 am-11:38 am

2 stops29h 13m

San Diego

Fri 1/9

12:25 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$1,796

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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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  • 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 52m.

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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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $704Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $737Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,937 reviews
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