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

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco departing on 8/26. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Air Canada Logo
9:00 pm - 1:51 pm
GIG
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SFO
45h 51m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
4:40 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
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GIG
38h 25m
1 stop
$738Air Canada
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18
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9:00 pm - 3:40 pm
GIG
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SFO
23h 40m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
4:40 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
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GIG
38h 25m
1 stop
$738Air Canada
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18
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9:00 pm - 9:20 pm
GIG
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SFO
29h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
4:40 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
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GIG
38h 25m
1 stop
$739Air Canada
Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 10
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9:00 pm - 1:51 pm
GIG
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SFO
21h 51m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
4:40 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
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GIG
38h 25m
1 stop
$739Air Canada
Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 10
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10:30 am - 11:40 pm
GIG
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
12:33 am - 12:30 am
SFO
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GIG
18h 57m
1 stop
$779Copa Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 10
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1:35 am - 11:12 pm
GIG
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SFO
26h 37m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
12:33 am - 8:00 am
SFO
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GIG
26h 27m
1 stop
$779Copa Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:30 am - 11:12 pm
GIG
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SFO
17h 42m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
12:33 am - 12:30 am
SFO
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GIG
18h 57m
1 stop
$779Copa Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Sun, Dec 6
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10:55 pm - 3:10 pm
GIG
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SFO
21h 15m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:50 pm
SFO
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GIG
28h 50m
2 stops
$799LATAM Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Feb 7
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4:10 pm - 9:59 am
GIG
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SFO
22h 49m
2 stops
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9:00 am - 4:50 pm
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26h 50m
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$799LATAM Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Feb 7
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9:00 pm - 2:52 pm
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21h 52m
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3:30 pm - 10:15 am
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GIG
14h 45m
1 stop
$805LATAM Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 23

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Copa Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

Our best Copa Airlines deals on Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Oct 21
GIG10:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
Oct 25
SFO1:31 amSan Francisco
18h 59m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$779
Copa Airlines
Sep 24
GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 00m
1 stop
SFO6:10 pmSan Francisco
Oct 8
SFO8:21 pmSan Francisco
27h 44m
1 stop
GIG4:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$799
Copa Airlines
Oct 6
GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
Nov 11
SFO7:36 pmSan Francisco
27h 24m
1 stop
GIG4:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$826

GOL flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

Our best GOL deals on Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco flight tickets
GOL
Nov 3
GIG10:25 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
29h 19m
1 stop
SFO10:44 pmSan Francisco
Nov 7
SFO12:04 pmSan Francisco
37h 11m
1 stop
GIG6:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$791
GOL
Aug 19
GIG6:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
42h 33m
2 stops
SFO8:33 pmSan Francisco
Aug 22
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
22h 15m
2 stops
GIG2:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$807
GOL
Sep 18
GIG10:10 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
29h 49m
1 stop
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
Sep 29
SFO12:30 pmSan Francisco
21h 40m
2 stops
GIG2:10 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$828

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2026.
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Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/15

9:00 pm-1:51 pm

2 stops45h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 11/18

4:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$738

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/15

9:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 11/18

4:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$738

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/24

9:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop29h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 2/10

4:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$739

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/24

9:00 pm-1:51 pm

2 stops21h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 2/10

4:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$739
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Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/29

10:30 am-11:40 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

12:33 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 57m

$779

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/23

1:35 am-11:12 pm

1 stop26h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 12/7

12:33 am-8:00 am

1 stop26h 27m

$779

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/23

10:30 am-11:12 pm

1 stop17h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

12:33 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 57m

$779

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/21

10:55 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 2/7

7:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$799

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/21

4:10 pm-9:59 am

2 stops22h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 2/7

9:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$799

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/15

9:00 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops21h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 10/23

3:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 45m

$805

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $727 to $1,077.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $738.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of September, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $723.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Rio de Janeiro when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $844 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Rio de Janeiro for as low as $697 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco flight.

How have Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2026, prices for Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco flights are approximately 18% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

16h 49m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco takes 16h 49m
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

  • How far is Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco by plane?

    There are 6619.3 mi between Rio de Janeiro and San Francisco. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 16h 49m.

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

    Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco?

Best airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $603Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,967 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $687Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,559 reviews
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