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Cheap flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro from $344

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12:45 pm - 12:05 pmSAN-GIG
42h 20m2 stops
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9:00 pm - 5:24 pmGIG-SAN
25h 24m2 stops
$685Air Canada
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Fri, Feb 6 - Wed, Mar 4
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12:45 pm - 12:05 pmSAN-GIG
42h 20m2 stops
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9:00 pm - 11:03 amGIG-SAN
43h 03m2 stops
$760Air Canada
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Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Mar 6
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9:59 am - 2:15 pmSAN-GIG
23h 16m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 6:18 pmGIG-SAN
25h 48m1 stop
$772LATAM Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Wed, Dec 10
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9:59 am - 10:45 amSAN-GIG
19h 46m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 3:23 pmGIG-SAN
22h 53m2 stops
$776LATAM Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Wed, Dec 10
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10:30 pm - 8:20 amSAN-GIG
28h 50m1 stop
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12:30 pm - 9:57 amGIG-SAN
26h 27m2 stops
$778LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
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12:24 pm - 6:25 amSAN-GIG
37h 01m2 stops
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12:05 pm - 12:02 pmGIG-SAN
28h 57m2 stops
$782LATAM Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
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8:00 am - 12:30 amSAN-GIG
35h 30m2 stops
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10:55 pm - 7:46 pmGIG-SAN
25h 51m1 stop
$787Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 30
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5:10 pm - 12:30 amSAN-GIG
26h 20m2 stops
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10:55 pm - 7:46 pmGIG-SAN
25h 51m1 stop
$826Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
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10:25 pm - 10:45 amSAN-SDU
31h 20m2 stops
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8:25 pm - 11:45 amSDU-SAN
43h 20m2 stops
$999GOL
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Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Mar 11
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10:25 pm - 10:45 amSAN-SDU
31h 20m2 stops
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6:00 am - 12:16 pmSDU-SAN
35h 16m2 stops
$1,340GOL
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LATAM Airlines flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM Airlines
Dec 9
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
21h 05m
1 stop
GIG8:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Dec 10
GIG7:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 57m
2 stops
SAN12:02 pmSan Diego
$700
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LATAM Airlines
Dec 8
SAN9:59 amSan Diego
17h 26m
2 stops
GIG8:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Dec 10
GIG9:30 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 24m
1 stop
SAN9:54 amSan Diego
$766
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LATAM Airlines
Nov 29
SAN9:59 amSan Diego
23h 16m
2 stops
GIG2:15 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Dec 10
GIG9:30 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 48m
1 stop
SAN6:18 pmSan Diego
$772
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Copa Airlines flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

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Copa Airlines
Mar 16
SAN9:18 pmSan Diego
23h 12m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 21
GIG1:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 34m
1 stop
SAN6:14 pmSan Diego
$858
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Copa Airlines
Feb 11
SAN8:17 pmSan Diego
23h 13m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Feb 24
GIG1:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 33m
1 stop
SAN5:13 pmSan Diego
$958
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Copa Airlines
Dec 7
SAN8:12 pmSan Diego
23h 18m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Dec 13
GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 07m
1 stop
SAN5:37 pmSan Diego
$1,163
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro 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 November 26, 2025.
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San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Fri 2/6

12:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops42h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/4

9:00 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$685

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Fri 2/6

12:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops42h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/6

9:00 pm-11:03 am

2 stops43h 03m

$760

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Sat 11/29

9:59 am-2:15 pm

2 stops23h 16m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/10

9:30 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop25h 48m

$772

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Sat 11/29

9:59 am-10:45 am

2 stops19h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/10

9:30 pm-3:23 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$776

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Tue 1/20

10:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/27

12:30 pm-9:57 am

2 stops26h 27m

$778

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Sun 12/7

12:24 pm-6:25 am

2 stops37h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/14

12:05 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops28h 57m

$782

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops35h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/30

10:55 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop25h 51m

$787

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Sat 1/17

5:10 pm-12:30 am

2 stops26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/24

10:55 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop25h 51m

$826

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - SDU

SANSDU

San Diego

Thu 1/22

10:25 pm-10:45 am

2 stops31h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/11

8:25 pm-11:45 am

2 stops43h 20m

$999

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - SDU

SANSDU

San Diego

Mon 2/9

10:25 pm-10:45 am

2 stops31h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-12:16 pm

2 stops35h 16m

$1,340

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Diego is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $477, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $688.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Diego. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $1,103. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from San Diego because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,276.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Rio de Janeiro?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,036. Flying to Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Rio de Janeiro, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,285 per ticket.

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

You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Rio de Janeiro flight.

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Fastest flight time

16h 24m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro takes 16h 24m
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  • How far is San Diego to Rio de Janeiro by plane?

    The distance between San Diego and Rio de Janeiro is about 6199.9 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 16h 09m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Rio de Janeiro are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

    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 San Diego Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

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DeltaPriceFrom $797Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,998 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,038Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,046 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,064Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Rio de Janeiro

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 8.1 mi from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport