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Cheap flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro from $444

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8:10 am - 3:05 pmSAN-GIG
26h 55m2 stops
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3:55 pm - 11:38 amGIG-SAN
23h 43m2 stops
$703
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 29
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10:00 am - 4:20 pmSAN-GIG
25h 20m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 9:57 amGIG-SAN
17h 27m1 stop
$716LATAM Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 16
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12:25 pm - 3:10 pmSAN-GIG
21h 45m2 stops
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9:00 pm - 11:38 amGIG-SAN
19h 38m1 stop
$731Air Canada
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 14
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12:25 pm - 2:20 pmSAN-SDU
21h 55m2 stops
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11:25 am - 11:38 amSDU-SAN
28h 13m2 stops
$817Air Canada
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Thu, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 29
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8:16 pm - 12:30 amSAN-GIG
23h 14m1 stop
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1:40 am - 6:14 pmGIG-SAN
20h 34m1 stop
$838Copa Airlines
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Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Mar 10
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9:08 pm - 12:25 amSAN-GIG
23h 17m1 stop
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5:05 am - 5:57 pmGIG-SAN
16h 52m1 stop
$872Copa Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 6
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10:30 pm - 8:55 amSAN-SDU
29h 25m2 stops
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8:25 pm - 10:15 pmSDU-SAN
30h 50m2 stops
$1,405GOL
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Sun, Feb 22 - Tue, Feb 24
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10:30 pm - 8:55 amSAN-SDU
29h 25m2 stops
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8:25 pm - 10:15 pmSDU-SAN
30h 50m2 stops
$1,460GOL
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Sun, Feb 22 - Tue, Feb 24
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6:15 am - 9:35 amSAN-SDU
22h 20m2 stops
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8:05 pm - 1:05 pmSDU-SAN
22h 00m2 stops
$5,052Delta
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Sat, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 16
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8:00 am - 1:15 pmSAN-SDU
24h 15m2 stops
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8:05 pm - 3:38 pmSDU-SAN
24h 33m2 stops
$6,231Delta
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Mon, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 18

Copa Airlines flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San Diego to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Jan 6
SAN8:16 pmSan Diego
23h 14m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 10
GIG1:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 34m
1 stop
SAN6:14 pmSan Diego
$838
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Copa Airlines
Sep 22
SAN9:08 pmSan Diego
23h 17m
1 stop
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Oct 6
GIG5:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 52m
1 stop
SAN5:57 pmSan Diego
$872
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Copa Airlines
Feb 13
SAN8:17 pmSan Diego
23h 13m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Feb 17
GIG1:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 33m
1 stop
SAN5:13 pmSan Diego
$878
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LATAM Airlines flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM Airlines
Nov 12
SAN10:00 amSan Diego
25h 20m
2 stops
GIG4:20 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 16
GIG9:30 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 27m
1 stop
SAN9:57 amSan Diego
$716
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LATAM Airlines
Nov 12
SAN10:00 amSan Diego
17h 25m
2 stops
GIG8:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 16
GIG9:30 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 54m
2 stops
SAN3:24 pmSan Diego
$721
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LATAM Airlines
Nov 12
SAN7:00 amSan Diego
25h 15m
2 stops
GIG1:15 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 16
GIG9:30 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 27m
1 stop
SAN9:57 amSan Diego
$736
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San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Tue 10/21

8:10 am-3:05 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/29

3:55 pm-11:38 am

2 stops23h 43m

$703

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 11/12

10:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/16

9:30 pm-9:57 am

1 stop17h 27m

$716

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 12/1

12:25 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/14

9:00 pm-11:38 am

1 stop19h 38m

$731

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - SDU

SANSDU

San Diego

Thu 10/23

12:25 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 10/29

11:25 am-11:38 am

2 stops28h 13m

$817

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Tue 1/6

8:16 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

1:40 am-6:14 pm

1 stop20h 34m

$838

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 9/22

9:08 pm-12:25 am

1 stop23h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/6

5:05 am-5:57 pm

1 stop16h 52m

$872

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - SDU

SANSDU

San Diego

Sun 2/22

10:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops29h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 2/24

8:25 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,405

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - SDU

SANSDU

San Diego

Sun 2/22

10:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops29h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 2/24

8:25 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,460

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - SDU

SANSDU

San Diego

Sat 11/29

6:15 am-9:35 am

2 stops22h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 12/16

8:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$5,052

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - SDU

SANSDU

San Diego

Mon 12/1

8:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 12/18

8:05 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$6,231

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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 $709.

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 44% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Rio de Janeiro flight.

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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 15m.

  • 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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Free Cancellation
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $477Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,515 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $697Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,943 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $717Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $853Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,979 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