What airlines fly to California?

LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines and United 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 52% 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, Delta, and LATAM Airlines 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 April 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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5:10 am - 6:40 pm

GIG

SAN

17h 30m

1 stop

10:00 pm - 12:30 am

SAN

GIG

22h 30m

1 stop

$540Copa Airlines

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10

5:20 pm - 11:16 am

GIG

SAN

21h 56m

2 stops

6:15 am - 10:15 am

SAN

GIG

24h 00m

1 stop

$551LATAM Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

7:00 am - 9:39 am

GIG

SAN

30h 39m

2 stops

8:00 am - 10:15 am

SAN

GIG

22h 15m

1 stop

$552LATAM Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

7:00 am - 9:39 am

GIG

SAN

30h 39m

2 stops

6:15 am - 10:15 am

SAN

GIG

24h 00m

1 stop

$554LATAM Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

5:20 pm - 12:38 pm

GIG

SAN

47h 18m

2 stops

1:50 pm - 6:10 am

SAN

GIG

36h 20m

2 stops

$574Delta

Tue, May 19 - Sat, May 30

1:30 am - 11:40 pm

GIG

SFO

26h 10m

1 stop

1:12 am - 12:25 am

SFO

GIG

19h 13m

1 stop

$598Copa Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12

11:55 am - 9:34 am

GIG

ONT

25h 39m

2 stops

11:59 pm - 8:20 am

ONT

GIG

28h 21m

2 stops

$1,224American Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31

9:05 pm - 12:12 pm

GIG

ONT

19h 07m

2 stops

5:45 am - 8:15 am

ONT

GIG

22h 30m

1 stop

$1,226United Airlines

Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jul 14

9:05 pm - 10:59 pm

GIG

ONT

29h 54m

2 stops

9:39 am - 8:15 am

ONT

GIG

42h 36m

2 stops

$1,251United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

10:10 pm - 10:43 pm

GIG

SJC

28h 33m

2 stops

6:00 am - 8:20 am

SJC

GIG

22h 20m

2 stops

$1,303American Airlines

Sun, Jun 7 - Sat, Jun 20

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American Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California

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American Airlines

Jun 5

GIG10:10 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26h 59m

2 stops

LAX9:09 pmLos Angeles

Jun 9

LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles

26h 05m

2 stops

GIG8:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$685

American Airlines

Sep 28

GIG2:50 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 04m

2 stops

LAS9:54 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Oct 1

LAS11:47 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

18h 38m

2 stops

GIG10:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$779

American Airlines

Jun 2

GIG10:10 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

28h 15m

1 stop

LAS10:25 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Jun 9

LAS2:02 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

20h 03m

2 stops

GIG2:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$825

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

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GOL

Jun 13

GIG11:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26h 26m

2 stops

LAX9:36 amLos Angeles

Jun 23

LAX6:31 amLos Angeles

23h 49m

2 stops

GIG10:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$615

GOL

May 19

GIG8:15 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 18m

2 stops

LAX11:33 amLos Angeles

Jun 4

LAX6:31 amLos Angeles

33h 34m

2 stops

GIG8:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$616

GOL

May 19

GIG8:15 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

19h 18m

2 stops

LAX11:33 amLos Angeles

Jun 13

LAX11:17 pmLos Angeles

31h 03m

2 stops

GIG10:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$617

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Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/3

5:10 am-6:40 pm

1 stop17h 30m

San Diego

Wed 6/10

10:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop22h 30m

$540

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/7

5:20 pm-11:16 am

2 stops21h 56m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

6:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop24h 00m

$551

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-9:39 am

2 stops30h 39m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

8:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

$552

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-9:39 am

2 stops30h 39m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

6:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop24h 00m

$554

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/19

5:20 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops47h 18m

San Diego

Sat 5/30

1:50 pm-6:10 am

2 stops36h 20m

$574

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/6

1:30 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

1:12 am-12:25 am

1 stop19h 13m

$598

Rio de JaneiroOntario

GIG - ONT

GIGONT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/23

11:55 am-9:34 am

2 stops25h 39m

Ontario

Mon 8/31

11:59 pm-8:20 am

2 stops28h 21m

$1,224

Rio de JaneiroOntario

GIG - ONT

GIGONT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/17

9:05 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops19h 07m

Ontario

Tue 7/14

5:45 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 30m

$1,226

Rio de JaneiroOntario

GIG - ONT

GIGONT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/1

9:05 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops29h 54m

Ontario

Mon 10/5

9:39 am-8:15 am

2 stops42h 36m

$1,251

Rio de JaneiroSan Jose

GIG - SJC

GIGSJC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/7

10:10 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops28h 33m

San Jose

Sat 6/20

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops22h 20m

$1,303

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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 $613.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $712 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 $591 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	15h 58m
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The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California takes 15h 58m

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 April 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $279	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,580 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $487	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,434 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,612 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $538	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,910 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $595	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,646 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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