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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from $354

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro departing on 4/16. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best Price Found

$354

Fastest flight time

15h 06m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $354. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $726.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro takes 15h 06m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and San Francisco Airport - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG), Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

August. The cheapest time of year to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco is August. Most expensive is December

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Rio de Janeiro?

Monday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Monday. The most expensive is typically Saturday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

In the afternoon. San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 31% more expensive at noon than in the afternoon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco?

LATAM Airlines. American Airlines, Avianca, and Copa Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl for the best San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights?

39 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro is approximately 39 days to departure

When traveling from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, the most popular airport to fly into is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The majority of travelers flying into Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San Francisco are departing from San Francisco Airport. When booking your trip to Rio de Janeiro, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when traveling to Rio de Janeiro, you can try San Jose Airport (in San Jose), Oakland Airport (in Oakland), or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (in Santa Rosa). You may be looking for an airport near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to land at when traveling from San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, located in Rio de Janeiro is a great option. In March, $726 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro which you can find when you fly SFO — GIG.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG)$726
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)$1,004
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG)$1,074
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)$1,289
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG)$938
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Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG)$1,638
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro by changing tabs
Copa Airlines
May 7
SFO7:56 pmSan Francisco
24h 18m
1 stop
GIG12:14 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 20
GIG1:24 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 16m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
Avianca
Sep 1
SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
2 stops
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sep 29
GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 30
SFO1:27 amSan Francisco
25h 38m
2 stops
GIG7:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 7
GIG1:24 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 16m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
GOL
Apr 9
SFO1:03 pmSan Francisco
23h 57m
2 stops
GIG5:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Apr 16
GIG8:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
31h 59m
2 stops
SFO12:04 amSan Francisco
American Airlines
Apr 19
SFO5:18 pmSan Francisco
32h 42m
2 stops
GIG6:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 1
GIG11:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 50m
2 stops
SFO10:50 pmSan Francisco
Aeromexico
Jun 14
SFO11:14 pmSan Francisco
31h 46m
2 stops
GIG11:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Jun 23
GIG6:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 29m
2 stops
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, view some of our deals below provided by American Airlines, Avianca and Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
Apr 16
SFO1:32 amSan Francisco
18h 53m
1 stop
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Avianca
Aug 13
SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
2 stops
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
American Airlines
Apr 2
SFO10:13 amSan Francisco
24h 57m
2 stops
GIG3:10 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Search last-minute flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco

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Copa Airlines
Apr 7
SFO1:32 amSan Francisco
18h 53m
1 stop
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 17
GIG10:33 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 07m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
Avianca
Apr 8
SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco
26h 20m
2 stops
GIG6:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 17
GIG7:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 15m
2 stops
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
GOL
Apr 9
SFO1:03 pmSan Francisco
23h 57m
2 stops
GIG5:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Apr 16
GIG8:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
31h 59m
2 stops
SFO12:04 amSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 2
SFO1:32 amSan Francisco
18h 53m
1 stop
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Apr 16
GIG10:47 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 57m
2 stops
SFO9:44 amSan Francisco
American Airlines
Mar 29
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
25h 46m
2 stops
GIG5:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Apr 11
GIG11:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 16m
2 stops
SFO9:16 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Apr 8
SFO5:14 amSan Francisco
23h 01m
1 stop
GIG8:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 17
GIG9:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 36m
1 stop
SFO6:41 pmSan Francisco

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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DeltaPriceFrom $351Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,402 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $500Free CancellationRating
7.8
3,084 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $645Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,470 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $648Free CancellationRating
7.5
4,098 reviews
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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $664Free CancellationRating
7.5
2,578 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $696Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,181 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $786Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,426 reviews
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AzulPriceFrom $980Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,026 reviews
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Aeromexico flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Aeromexico deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Aeromexico
Jun 14
SFO11:14 pmSan Francisco
31h 46m
2 stops
GIG11:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Jun 23
GIG6:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 29m
2 stops
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco
Aeromexico
May 7
SFO2:38 pmSan Francisco
41h 57m
2 stops
SDU12:35 pmRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
May 21
SDU6:05 amRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
35h 03m
2 stops
SFO1:08 pmSan Francisco
Aeromexico
Jun 21
SFO7:27 amSan Francisco
27h 38m
2 stops
GIG3:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Aug 7
GIG6:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 19m
2 stops
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco

Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Copa Airlines
May 7
SFO7:56 pmSan Francisco
24h 18m
1 stop
GIG12:14 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 20
GIG1:24 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 16m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
Apr 7
SFO1:32 amSan Francisco
18h 53m
1 stop
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 17
GIG10:33 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 07m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
May 6
SFO1:27 amSan Francisco
26h 13m
1 stop
GIG7:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 21
GIG10:33 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 07m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco

  • 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 18h 27m, 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.


Alternative routes for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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Fastest flight time35h 41m
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Fastest flight time43h 16m
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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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