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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco from $393

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7:20 am - 10:35 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
19h 15m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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11:55 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 35m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado
$744Avianca
Wed, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 8
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9:55 pm - 7:59 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
27h 04m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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8:55 am - 9:35 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$746United Airlines
Sun, Feb 21 - Tue, Mar 9
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 7:31 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 36m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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8:01 am - 10:15 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$746Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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7:10 am - 10:34 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 24m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Salt Lake City
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6:00 am - 10:15 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$746Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
Delta Logo
9:05 pm - 5:11 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:15 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$746Delta
Thu, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 28
Copa Airlines Logo
1:35 am - 5:25 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 50m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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7:36 pm - 8:00 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
31h 24m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$747Copa Airlines
Wed, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 28
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9:35 am - 10:49 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
30h 14m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles
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11:59 pm - 9:50 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
28h 51m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl
$747LATAM Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 8
Avianca Logo
7:20 am - 10:35 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
19h 15m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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11:55 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 35m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado
$747Avianca
Wed, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 8
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1:35 am - 5:25 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 50m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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7:55 pm - 8:00 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
32h 05m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$748Copa Airlines
Thu, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 15
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5:05 am - 11:12 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
23h 07m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
Copa Airlines Logo
12:33 am - 8:00 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 27m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$748Copa Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 29

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Delta flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
Dec 3
GIG7:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 24m
2 stops
SFO10:34 pmSan Francisco
Dec 6
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
23h 15m
1 stop
GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$746
Delta
Apr 7
GIG5:30 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 34m
2 stops
SFO11:04 amSan Francisco
Apr 15
SFO4:15 pmSan Francisco
20h 25m
2 stops
GIG4:40 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$752
Delta
Nov 11
GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 41m
1 stop
SFO12:46 pmSan Francisco
Dec 3
SFO7:05 amSan Francisco
28h 35m
2 stops
GIG4:40 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$812

United Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 5
GIG9:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
28h 06m
1 stop
SFO9:01 pmSan Francisco
Nov 8
SFO12:45 amSan Francisco
27h 50m
1 stop
GIG9:35 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$748
United Airlines
Nov 10
GIG9:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 15m
1 stop
SFO5:10 pmSan Francisco
Nov 28
SFO5:00 amSan Francisco
23h 35m
1 stop
GIG9:35 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$759
United Airlines
Nov 9
GIG9:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 07m
1 stop
SFO3:02 pmSan Francisco
Dec 2
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
28h 36m
1 stop
GIG9:35 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$782

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Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SFO San Francisco

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/31

7:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops19h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 4/8

11:55 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 35m

$744

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SFO San Francisco

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/21

9:55 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop27h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 3/9

8:55 am-9:35 am

1 stop19h 40m

$746

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SFO San Francisco

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/3

10:55 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop25h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

8:01 am-10:15 am

1 stop21h 14m

$746

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SFO San Francisco

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/3

7:10 am-10:34 pm

2 stops20h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

$746

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SFO San Francisco

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/18

9:05 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop25h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 2/28

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

$746

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SFO San Francisco

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/17

1:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 2/28

7:36 pm-8:00 am

1 stop31h 24m

$747

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SFO San Francisco

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/24

9:35 am-10:49 am

2 stops30h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

11:59 pm-9:50 am

2 stops28h 51m

$747

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SFO San Francisco

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/31

7:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops19h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 4/8

11:55 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 35m

$747

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SFO San Francisco

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/25

1:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/15

7:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop32h 05m

$748

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SFO San Francisco

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/9

5:05 am-11:12 pm

1 stop23h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 11/29

12:33 am-8:00 am

1 stop26h 27m

$748

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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 low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $806 to $1,042.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $744.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of April, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $821.

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 $878 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 $723 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 1% 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 October 2026, prices for Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco flights are approximately 14% more expensive 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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Best Price Found

$393

Fastest flight time

17h 13m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Rio de Janeiro in the past 72 hours is $393. The best round-trip flight deal from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $744.
The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco takes 17h 13m
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 17h 13m.

  • 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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Free Cancellation
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $687Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,553 reviews
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