Cheap flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro from $372

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9:08 pm - 12:25 amSAN-GIG
23h 17m1 stop
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1:27 am - 5:50 pmGIG-SAN
20h 23m1 stop
$493Copa Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 21
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9:12 pm - 12:25 amSAN-GIG
23h 13m1 stop
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1:30 am - 5:03 pmGIG-SAN
20h 33m1 stop
$496Copa Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 2
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9:03 pm - 12:15 amSAN-GIG
23h 12m1 stop
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9:00 pm - 3:48 pmGIG-SAN
22h 48m2 stops
Fri, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 11
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4:44 pm - 12:15 amSAN-GIG
27h 31m2 stops
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5:05 am - 5:44 pmGIG-SAN
16h 39m1 stop
Sat, Aug 9 - Fri, Aug 15
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12:25 pm - 2:20 pmSAN-SDU
21h 55m2 stops
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7:50 am - 11:18 amSDU-SAN
31h 28m2 stops
$1,106Air Canada
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Thu, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 29
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12:10 pm - 2:20 pmSAN-SDU
21h 10m2 stops
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3:00 pm - 11:18 amSDU-SAN
25h 18m2 stops
$1,181Air Canada
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 30
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12:09 pm - 2:30 pmSAN-SDU
22h 21m2 stops
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8:25 pm - 8:29 pmSDU-SAN
52h 04m2 stops
$1,368LATAM Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Fri, Sep 5
United Airlines Logo
2:11 pm - 2:20 pmSAN-SDU
20h 09m2 stops
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3:00 pm - 11:40 amSDU-SAN
24h 40m2 stops
$1,392United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 9:35 amSAN-SDU
19h 35m2 stops
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8:20 pm - 3:25 pmSDU-SAN
23h 05m2 stops
$1,498LATAM Airlines
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Fri, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 11
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5:42 pm - 5:45 pmSAN-SDU
43h 03m2 stops
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3:00 pm - 12:08 pmSDU-SAN
26h 08m2 stops
$1,676United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 26 - Sun, Jan 11

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
Sep 3
SAN9:08 pmSan Diego
23h 17m
1 stop
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sep 21
GIG1:27 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 23m
1 stop
SAN5:50 pmSan Diego
Copa Airlines
Oct 22
SAN9:12 pmSan Diego
23h 13m
1 stop
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 2
GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 33m
1 stop
SAN5:03 pmSan Diego
Copa Airlines
Oct 22
SAN9:12 pmSan Diego
23h 13m
1 stop
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 3
GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 53m
1 stop
SAN5:03 pmSan Diego

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
United Airlines
Jul 17
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
22h 00m
1 stop
GIG8:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Aug 4
GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
31h 10m
2 stops
SAN12:15 amSan Diego
United Airlines
Jul 16
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
22h 00m
2 stops
GIG8:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Aug 5
GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
29h 09m
2 stops
SAN10:14 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Jul 16
SAN11:58 amSan Diego
16h 17m
1 stop
GIG8:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Jul 20
GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 56m
2 stops
SAN8:01 pmSan Diego

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $917, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $997.

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 53% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Rio de Janeiro flight.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$372

Fastest flight time

16h 33m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $372. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $493.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro takes 16h 33m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Diego Airport - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and San Diego Airport - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.
There are 2 airports near Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG), Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)

  • 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 18h 06m.

  • 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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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $477Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,474 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $697Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,846 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $717Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $853Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,952 reviews
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