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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from $328

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8:25 am - 7:05 amSFO-GIG
42h 40m2 stops
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3:55 pm - 9:22 pmGIG-SFO
33h 27m2 stops
$630Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 20
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2:30 pm - 11:05 amSFO-GIG
16h 35m1 stop
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11:25 am - 9:22 pmGIG-SFO
37h 57m2 stops
$644Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 20
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11:10 pm - 12:40 amSFO-GIG
20h 30m2 stops
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1:45 am - 11:40 pmGIG-SFO
25h 55m2 stops
$645Avianca
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Sat, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 20
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8:25 am - 8:35 pmSFO-GIG
32h 10m2 stops
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3:55 pm - 1:30 pmGIG-SFO
25h 35m2 stops
$646Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
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4:15 pm - 11:05 amSFO-GIG
38h 50m1 stop
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8:00 pm - 3:35 pmGIG-SFO
23h 35m2 stops
$655Air Canada
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Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
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8:32 am - 11:05 amSFO-GIG
22h 33m2 stops
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3:55 pm - 9:22 pmGIG-SFO
33h 27m2 stops
$659Air Canada
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Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 20
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1:35 am - 6:25 amSFO-GIG
23h 50m2 stops
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7:30 am - 11:40 pmGIG-SFO
20h 10m2 stops
$675Avianca
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Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 24
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9:08 am - 8:20 amSFO-GIG
18h 12m2 stops
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3:00 pm - 9:44 amGIG-SFO
23h 44m2 stops
$759LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 7
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6:00 am - 9:25 amSFO-GIG
22h 25m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 10:30 amGIG-SFO
18h 00m1 stop
$760LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 7
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12:43 am - 2:35 pmSFO-SDU
32h 52m2 stops
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2:55 pm - 5:50 pmSDU-SFO
31h 55m2 stops
$1,193United Airlines
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Avianca flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Avianca deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Avianca
Feb 28
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
2 stops
GIG12:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 20
GIG1:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 55m
2 stops
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
$645
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Avianca
Mar 3
SFO1:35 amSan Francisco
23h 50m
2 stops
GIG6:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 24
GIG7:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 10m
2 stops
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
$675
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Avianca
Feb 28
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
2 stops
GIG12:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 6
GIG1:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 35m
2 stops
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
$686
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Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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Air Canada
Mar 11
SFO4:15 pmSan Francisco
38h 50m
1 stop
GIG11:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 18
GIG8:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 35m
2 stops
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco
$655
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Air Canada
Mar 10
SFO8:32 amSan Francisco
22h 33m
2 stops
GIG11:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 20
GIG3:55 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
33h 27m
2 stops
SFO9:22 pmSan Francisco
$659
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Air Canada
Mar 10
SFO2:30 pmSan Francisco
16h 35m
1 stop
GIG11:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mar 18
GIG8:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 30m
1 stop
SFO1:30 pmSan Francisco
$660
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2, 2025.
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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

8:25 am-7:05 am

2 stops42h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/20

3:55 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops33h 27m

$630

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

2:30 pm-11:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/20

11:25 am-9:22 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$644

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

11:10 pm-12:40 am

2 stops20h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/20

1:45 am-11:40 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$645

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

8:25 am-8:35 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/26

3:55 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$646

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

4:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop38h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

8:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$655

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

8:32 am-11:05 am

2 stops22h 33m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/20

3:55 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops33h 27m

$659

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

1:35 am-6:25 am

2 stops23h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/24

7:30 am-11:40 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$675

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

9:08 am-8:20 am

2 stops18h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/7

3:00 pm-9:44 am

2 stops23h 44m

$759

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

6:00 am-9:25 am

2 stops22h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/7

9:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop18h 00m

$760

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

12:43 am-2:35 pm

2 stops32h 52m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/1

2:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,193

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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 Francisco is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $879, 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 Francisco averaging around $890.

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

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $965. 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, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,278.

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 Francisco to Rio de Janeiro when you can find flight prices for as low as $766. 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 $1,309 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,118 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 $1,013 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 17% 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 2025, prices for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 9% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro by plane?

    San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro are 6620.2 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 16h 35m, 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.

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  • 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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AviancaPriceFrom $392Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,469 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $411Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,998 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $565Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,388 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $798Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,561 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $827Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,033 reviews
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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $830Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,874 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,000Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,993 reviews
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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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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