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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from $334

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11:40 am - 3:05 pmSFO-GIG
23h 25m2 stops
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3:55 pm - 11:11 amGIG-SFO
23h 16m2 stops
$590
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mié., sep. 17 - mié., sep. 24
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11:45 pm - 3:05 pmSFO-GIG
35h 20m2 stops
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3:55 pm - 9:22 pmGIG-SFO
34h 27m2 stops
$609
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lun., oct. 20 - dom., nov. 2
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11:40 am - 2:20 pmSFO-SDU
22h 40m2 stops
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11:25 am - 9:40 pmSDU-SFO
38h 15m2 stops
$614Air Canada
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mié., sep. 17 - mié., sep. 24
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8:25 am - 2:20 pmSFO-SDU
24h 55m2 stops
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2:55 pm - 9:22 pmSDU-SFO
35h 27m2 stops
$618
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dom., feb. 8 - dom., feb. 22
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8:25 am - 2:20 pmSFO-SDU
24h 55m2 stops
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11:25 am - 10:54 amSDU-SFO
28h 29m2 stops
$620Air Canada
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mar., feb. 17 - mar., feb. 24
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12:05 am - 6:20 amSFO-GIG
26h 15m2 stops
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1:30 am - 10:45 pmGIG-SFO
25h 15m2 stops
$652Avianca
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mar., oct. 14 - mar., oct. 21
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2:20 pm - 12:25 amSFO-GIG
30h 05m2 stops
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1:30 am - 10:45 pmGIG-SFO
25h 15m2 stops
$653Avianca
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mié., sep. 17 - mar., sep. 23
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2:30 am - 12:25 amSFO-GIG
41h 55m2 stops
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7:25 am - 10:45 pmGIG-SFO
19h 20m2 stops
$669Avianca
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mar., ago. 26 - mié., sep. 17
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7:25 am - 10:45 amSFO-GIG
23h 20m2 stops
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12:50 pm - 11:55 amGIG-SFO
27h 05m2 stops
$696LATAM Airlines
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mar., sep. 30 - mié., oct. 1
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7:15 am - 3:10 pmSFO-GIG
27h 55m2 stops
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7:40 pm - 2:33 pmGIG-SFO
22h 53m2 stops
$776LATAM Airlines
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jue., oct. 23 - dom., oct. 26

Avianca flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Avianca deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Avianca
Oct 14
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
26h 15m
2 stops
GIG6:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Oct 21
GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 15m
2 stops
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
$652
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Avianca
Sep 17
SFO2:20 pmSan Francisco
30h 05m
2 stops
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sep 23
GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 15m
2 stops
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
$653
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Avianca
Aug 26
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco
41h 55m
2 stops
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sep 17
GIG7:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 20m
2 stops
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
$669
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LATAM Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best LATAM Airlines deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
LATAM Airlines
Sep 30
SFO7:25 amSan Francisco
23h 20m
2 stops
GIG10:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Oct 1
GIG12:50 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 05m
2 stops
SFO11:55 amSan Francisco
$696
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LATAM Airlines
Aug 25
SFO8:55 amSan Francisco
21h 20m
2 stops
GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Aug 27
GIG5:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 34m
2 stops
SFO10:49 pmSan Francisco
$701
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LATAM Airlines
Aug 24
SFO3:45 pmSan Francisco
37h 50m
2 stops
GIG9:35 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Aug 26
GIG9:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
SFO10:10 amSan Francisco
$727
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

mié. 9/17

11:40 am-3:05 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 9/24

3:55 pm-11:11 am

2 stops23h 16m

$590

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

lun. 10/20

11:45 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 11/2

3:55 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops34h 27m

$609

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

mié. 9/17

11:40 am-2:20 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mié. 9/24

11:25 am-9:40 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$614

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

dom. 2/8

8:25 am-2:20 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

dom. 2/22

2:55 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$618

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

mar. 2/17

8:25 am-2:20 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mar. 2/24

11:25 am-10:54 am

2 stops28h 29m

$620

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

mar. 10/14

12:05 am-6:20 am

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 10/21

1:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$652

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

mié. 9/17

2:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops30h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 9/23

1:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$653

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

mar. 8/26

2:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops41h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 9/17

7:25 am-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$669

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

mar. 9/30

7:25 am-10:45 am

2 stops23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 10/1

12:50 pm-11:55 am

2 stops27h 05m

$696

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

jue. 10/23

7:15 am-3:10 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 10/26

7:40 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$776

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $850, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $906.

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 $1,108 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 $975 on momondo.

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

As of August 2025, prices for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 23% 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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  • 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 17h 55m, 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 $685Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,411 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $736Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $745Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,512 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $753Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,981 reviews
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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $808Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,844 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $983Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,930 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