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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California from $333

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6:40 am - 7:20 am
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16h 35m1 stop
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28h 40m2 stops
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1:50 pm - 4:20 pm
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Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, May 6
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LAX
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6:00 am - 8:20 am
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GIG
22h 20m1 stop
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Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Mar 8
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GIG
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LAX
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25h 59m1 stop
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GIG
22h 22m1 stop
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SAN
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Delta Logo
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LATAM Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California

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LATAM Airlines
Feb 3
GIG9:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 00m
2 stops
LAX6:20 amLos Angeles
Feb 23
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
21h 20m
1 stop
GIG8:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$497
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LATAM Airlines
Mar 24
GIG6:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
28h 40m
2 stops
LAX7:20 amLos Angeles
May 6
LAX1:50 pmLos Angeles
22h 30m
1 stop
GIG4:20 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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LATAM Airlines
Jan 26
GIG7:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
15h 45m
1 stop
LAX6:00 pmLos Angeles
Feb 7
LAX10:55 pmLos Angeles
27h 15m
2 stops
GIG7:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$533
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American Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California

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American Airlines
Feb 20
GIG11:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 59m
1 stop
LAX10:54 pmLos Angeles
Mar 8
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
22h 20m
1 stop
GIG8:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
$499
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American Airlines
Mar 1
GIG11:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 59m
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LAX10:54 pmLos Angeles
Mar 15
LAX7:05 amLos Angeles
23h 10m
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GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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American Airlines
Mar 3
GIG11:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 51m
2 stops
LAX2:46 pmLos Angeles
Mar 19
LAX11:25 amLos Angeles
18h 50m
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GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/12

6:40 am-7:20 am

2 stops28h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

10:45 am-7:20 am

1 stop16h 35m

$497

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/24

6:40 am-7:20 am

2 stops28h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

1:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$498

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/20

11:55 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop27h 59m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop22h 20m

$499

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/20

11:55 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

6:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop23h 00m

$504

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/2

1:40 am-10:39 pm

1 stop25h 59m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

9:08 pm-12:30 am

1 stop22h 22m

$508

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

9:30 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop23h 01m

San Diego

Tue 3/31

9:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 20m

$590

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

9:30 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop29h 39m

San Diego

Tue 3/31

9:25 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 50m

$592

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

5:10 am-6:14 pm

1 stop17h 04m

San Diego

Wed 4/1

9:18 pm-12:25 am

1 stop23h 07m

$628

Rio de JaneiroSacramento

GIG - SMF

GIGSMF

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/1

9:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/8

1:30 pm-9:35 am

2 stops39h 05m

$1,094

Rio de JaneiroSacramento

GIG - SMF

GIGSMF

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/5

9:55 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops24h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/9

5:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops24h 35m

$1,111

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The cheapest day to depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $702. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Friday is $875.

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Fastest flight time

15h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California takes 15h 45m
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7.6
1,558 reviews
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1,893 reviews
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