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8:25 am - 2:50 pmSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 25m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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9:00 pm - 3:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
23h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$841Air Canada
Thu, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 24
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8:25 am - 2:50 pmSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 25m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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9:00 pm - 4:06 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
24h 06m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl
$841Air Canada
Thu, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 24
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11:00 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 30m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado
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7:45 am - 9:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 55m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl
$888Avianca
Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Mar 3
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11:00 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 30m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado
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7:45 am - 9:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 55m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl
$888Avianca
Wed, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 10
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4:40 pm - 12:05 pmSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
38h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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3:05 pm - 11:05 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 00m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$924Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 11
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11:30 pm - 12:05 pmSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
31h 35m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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3:05 pm - 1:10 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
27h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$940Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 2
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8:00 am - 10:15 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:55 pm - 12:40 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 45m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$968LATAM Airlines
Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Feb 6
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11:53 am - 10:15 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:55 pm - 12:57 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
19h 02m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$968LATAM Airlines
Mon, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 2
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11:12 am - 9:25 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 13m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami
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11:00 pm - 12:15 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 15m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
$986American Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 2
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12:15 pm - 9:25 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 10m1 stop Miami
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10:30 pm - 10:21 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
16h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$986American Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 2

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Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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Copa Airlines
Nov 22
SFO12:33 amSan Francisco
26h 27m
1 stop
GIG8:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Dec 15
GIG10:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 57m
1 stop
SFO11:17 pmSan Francisco
$1,080
Copa Airlines
Nov 19
SFO12:33 amSan Francisco
18h 57m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 27
GIG5:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 20m
1 stop
SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco
$1,210
Copa Airlines
Nov 23
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 10m
2 stops
SDU1:10 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Dec 1
SDU6:55 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
20h 30m
2 stops
SFO10:25 amSan Francisco
$1,214

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 13
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
17h 40m
2 stops
GIG6:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 26
GIG11:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 50m
2 stops
SFO3:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,033
American Airlines
Nov 22
SFO1:32 pmSan Francisco
15h 43m
1 stop
GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Dec 1
GIG11:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 04m
2 stops
SFO4:59 pmSan Francisco
$1,055
American Airlines
Nov 21
SFO11:53 pmSan Francisco
25h 37m
1 stop
GIG6:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 30
GIG11:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 50m
2 stops
SFO3:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,104

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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 2/11

8:25 am-2:50 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/24

9:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$841

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 2/11

8:25 am-2:50 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/24

9:00 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops24h 06m

$841

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 2/17

11:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/3

7:45 am-9:40 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$888

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 3/3

11:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/10

7:45 am-9:40 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$888

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 3/1

4:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/11

3:05 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 00m

$924

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 2/22

11:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/2

3:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$940

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 1/16

8:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/6

10:55 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$968

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 2/22

11:53 am-10:15 am

1 stop17h 22m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/2

10:55 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop19h 02m

$968

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 1/20

11:12 am-9:25 am

2 stops17h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/2

11:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$986
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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 1/20

12:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/2

10:30 pm-10:21 am

1 stop16h 51m

$986

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $758 to $1,107.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $841.

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

The cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $932, 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 Francisco averaging around $961.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around $1,194 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco for as low as $1,105 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight.

How have San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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Best Price Found

$438

Fastest flight time

16h 39m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $438. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $841.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro takes 16h 39m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro.

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

  • How far is San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro by plane?

    San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro are 6619.3 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 16h 39m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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DeltaPriceFrom $342Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,722 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $603Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,555 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $698Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,545 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $720Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,894 reviews
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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $800Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,971 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $884Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,336 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $930Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,235 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $981Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,487 reviews
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