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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from $319

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1:35 am - 6:25 amSFO-GIG
23h 50m2 stops
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6:20 pm - 11:20 pmGIG-SFO
34h 00m3 stops
$663Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 23
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2:30 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-GIG
16h 35m1 stop
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8:45 pm - 9:22 pmGIG-SFO
53h 37m2 stops
$710Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
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10:00 pm - 6:25 amSFO-GIG
27h 25m2 stops
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3:20 pm - 12:46 pmGIG-SFO
26h 26m2 stops
$727LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
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2:20 pm - 12:25 amSFO-GIG
30h 05m2 stops
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1:30 am - 11:55 pmGIG-SFO
26h 25m2 stops
$728Avianca
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Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 29
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1:35 am - 6:25 amSFO-GIG
23h 50m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 10:38 amGIG-SFO
18h 08m1 stop
$736Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 25
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1:35 am - 6:25 amSFO-GIG
23h 50m2 stops
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5:15 pm - 10:04 amGIG-SFO
21h 49m2 stops
$741Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 25
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12:15 pm - 10:15 amSFO-GIG
17h 00m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 10:04 amGIG-SFO
19h 29m2 stops
$760LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 10
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1:35 am - 6:25 amSFO-GIG
23h 50m2 stops
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1:45 am - 11:20 pmGIG-SFO
50h 35m2 stops
$774Avianca
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 22
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8:25 am - 2:30 pmSFO-SDU
25h 05m2 stops
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11:20 am - 9:22 pmSDU-SFO
39h 02m2 stops
$984Air Canada
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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8:25 am - 2:20 pmSFO-SDU
24h 55m2 stops
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11:25 am - 9:22 pmSDU-SFO
38h 57m2 stops
$985Air Canada
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LATAM Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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LATAM Airlines
Feb 7
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
20h 10m
2 stops
GIG7:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Feb 11
GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
40h 24m
2 stops
SFO9:39 pmSan Francisco
$727
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LATAM Airlines
Feb 7
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
29h 50m
1 stop
GIG8:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Feb 10
GIG6:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
32h 19m
2 stops
SFO10:04 amSan Francisco
$738
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LATAM Airlines
Feb 5
SFO12:15 pmSan Francisco
17h 00m
1 stop
GIG10:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Feb 10
GIG7:35 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 29m
2 stops
SFO10:04 amSan Francisco
$760
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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
Apr 20
SFO2:20 pmSan Francisco
30h 05m
2 stops
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Apr 29
GIG1:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 25m
2 stops
SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco
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Avianca
Jan 31
SFO1:35 amSan Francisco
23h 50m
2 stops
GIG6:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Feb 22
GIG1:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
50h 35m
2 stops
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
$774
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Avianca
Apr 19
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
20h 20m
2 stops
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Apr 30
GIG7:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 30m
2 stops
SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco
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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 14, 2025.
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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

1:35 am-6:25 am

2 stops23h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/23

6:20 pm-11:20 pm

3 stops34h 00m

$663

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

2:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/24

8:45 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops53h 37m

$710

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-6:25 am

2 stops27h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/24

3:20 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$727

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

2:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops30h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/29

1:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$728

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

1:35 am-6:25 am

2 stops23h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/25

9:30 pm-10:38 am

1 stop18h 08m

$736

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

1:35 am-6:25 am

2 stops23h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/25

5:15 pm-10:04 am

2 stops21h 49m

$741

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

12:15 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/10

7:35 pm-10:04 am

2 stops19h 29m

$760

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

1:35 am-6:25 am

2 stops23h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/22

1:45 am-11:20 pm

2 stops50h 35m

$774

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

8:25 am-2:30 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 2/9

11:20 am-9:22 pm

2 stops39h 02m

$984

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

8:25 am-2:20 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 2/25

11:25 am-9:22 pm

2 stops38h 57m

$985

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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 $873, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of August is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $933.

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 week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around $1,125 when searching week 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 $910 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.

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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
2,476 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $411Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $565Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,450 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $798Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,565 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $827Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,051 reviews
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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $830Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,876 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,000Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,017 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