What airlines fly to California?

LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California?

Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California?

Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California?

As of October 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California.

How old do you have to be to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to California 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 California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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5:30 pm - 9:49 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 19m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:00 am - 10:15 amSAN San Diego-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$629Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 26

5:30 pm - 9:49 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 19m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:20 pm - 4:40 pmSAN San Diego-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Lima J Chavez Intl

$638LATAM Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 26

5:05 am - 5:15 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SAN San Diego

17h 10m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

10:30 pm - 12:30 amSAN San Diego-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 00m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$641Copa Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 27

7:45 am - 9:25 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 40m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

11:15 pm - 12:30 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20h 15m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

$642Avianca

Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 11

7:45 am - 9:25 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 40m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

12:00 am - 12:30 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20h 30m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

$642Avianca

Mon, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 17

9:05 pm - 11:30 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

30h 25m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:57 am - 9:35 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

28h 38m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$643United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

9:55 pm - 7:55 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:59 pm - 9:35 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

28h 36m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$644United Airlines

Fri, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 6

11:00 pm - 2:20 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:25 am - 10:15 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

17h 50m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$652American Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 11

10:55 am - 6:15 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

24h 20m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

11:59 pm - 10:15 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

29h 16m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$653LATAM Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

5:05 am - 12:39 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

35h 34m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

11:05 am - 4:00 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

35h 55m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$660Copa Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 7

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1:35 am - 1:00 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

39h 25m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Guatemala City La Aurora

1:00 am - 6:15 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 15m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

$695Avianca

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 19

1:35 am - 1:00 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

39h 25m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado San José Juan Santamaria Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

1:00 am - 6:15 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 15m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

$701Avianca

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 19

9:05 pm - 11:30 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

30h 25m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:39 pm - 9:35 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

36h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$744United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 23

9:05 pm - 9:02 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

15h 57m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:45 am - 9:35 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$744United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 26

4:45 pm - 7:40 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 55m2 stops Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

1:55 pm - 11:30 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

16h 35m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$748LATAM Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Nov 7

2:15 pm - 7:40 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

21h 25m2 stops Foz do Iguaçu Cataratas Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

2:55 pm - 5:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22h 25m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$844LATAM Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 23

11:10 am - 9:55 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 45m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami

8:02 am - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

21h 23m1 stop Miami

$919American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 26

11:10 am - 9:55 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 45m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami

9:00 pm - 6:00 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

29h 00m1 stop Miami

$934American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 26

1:30 am - 10:58 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

25h 28m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

11:05 am - 12:30 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

32h 25m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$936Copa Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Nov 7

5:10 am - 10:58 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LAX Los Angeles

21h 48m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

9:04 pm - 4:00 amLAX Los Angeles-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 56m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$936Copa Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Nov 7

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Avianca flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California

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Avianca

Nov 5

GIG7:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 40m

2 stops

LAX9:25 pmLos Angeles

Nov 9

LAX11:00 pmLos Angeles

20h 30m

2 stops

GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$641

Avianca

Mar 1

GIG7:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 40m

2 stops

LAX9:25 pmLos Angeles

Mar 11

LAX11:15 pmLos Angeles

20h 15m

2 stops

GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$642

Avianca

Mar 1

GIG7:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

18h 40m

2 stops

LAX9:25 pmLos Angeles

Mar 11

LAX11:15 pmLos Angeles

20h 15m

2 stops

GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$643

GOL flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California

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GOL

Mar 1

GIG11:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

27h 59m

1 stop

LAX10:54 pmLos Angeles

Mar 8

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

36h 45m

1 stop

GIG6:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$653

GOL

Feb 21

GIG11:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

30h 04m

1 stop

LAX12:59 amLos Angeles

Mar 3

LAX1:45 pmLos Angeles

35h 30m

1 stop

GIG6:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$654

GOL

Oct 26

GIG11:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

28h 41m

1 stop

LAX12:36 amLos Angeles

Nov 6

LAX6:34 amLos Angeles

27h 16m

2 stops

GIG2:50 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$660

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GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SAN San Diego

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/11

5:30 pm-9:49 am

2 stops21h 19m

San Diego

Thu 11/26

8:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

$629

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SAN San Diego

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/11

5:30 pm-9:49 am

2 stops21h 19m

San Diego

Thu 11/26

1:20 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$638

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Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - SAN San Diego

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/16

5:05 am-5:15 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San Diego

Fri 11/27

10:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

$641

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - LAX Los Angeles

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/1

7:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/11

11:15 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 15m

$642

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - LAX Los Angeles

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/8

7:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/17

12:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops20h 30m

$642

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - LAX Los Angeles

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/22

9:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/25

12:57 am-9:35 am

1 stop28h 38m

$643

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - LAX Los Angeles

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/26

9:55 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/6

11:59 pm-9:35 am

1 stop28h 36m

$644

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - LAX Los Angeles

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/1

11:00 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/11

11:25 am-10:15 am

1 stop17h 50m

$652

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - LAX Los Angeles

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/2

10:55 am-6:15 am

1 stop24h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/16

11:59 pm-10:15 am

2 stops29h 16m

$653

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - LAX Los Angeles

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/29

5:05 am-12:39 pm

1 stop35h 34m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/7

11:05 am-4:00 am

1 stop35h 55m

$660

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of February is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport averaging around $698.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $779 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for as low as $605 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California flight.

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Best Price Found	$433
Fastest flight time	15h 47m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $433. The best round-trip flight deal from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $629.

The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California takes 15h 47m

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California. There are no popular flight routes from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California?
As of October 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to California 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 California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California

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Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $279	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,546 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $487	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,634 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,289 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $538	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,978 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $595	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,129 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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