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7:36 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 54m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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5:05 am - 5:25 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
17h 20m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$788Copa Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Fri, Feb 26
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7:36 pm - 4:00 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 24m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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5:05 am - 5:25 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
17h 20m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$788Copa Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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9:54 am - 10:20 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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7:10 am - 11:21 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 11m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$790LATAM Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 12
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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
$799Avianca
Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 13
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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
$799Avianca
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11
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8:00 am - 8:20 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:25 pm - 11:09 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
17h 44m1 stop Miami
$800American Airlines
Sun, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 7
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11:44 am - 5:20 pmSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 36m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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12:30 pm - 5:02 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
32h 32m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$800LATAM Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27
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6:00 am - 10:15 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:05 pm - 3:59 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
23h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$800Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Nov 6
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6:00 am - 10:15 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
9:05 pm - 3:59 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
23h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$801Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Nov 6
American Airlines Logo
8:33 am - 9:25 amSFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 52m1 stop Miami
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11:55 pm - 4:11 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 16m2 stops Miami Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$805American Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 6

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Avianca flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

Our best Avianca deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight tickets
Avianca
Oct 24
SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco
20h 35m
2 stops
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 6
GIG7:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18h 55m
2 stops
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
$799
Avianca
Oct 20
SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco
20h 35m
2 stops
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 10
GIG7:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 10m
2 stops
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
$809
Avianca
Jan 28
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
2 stops
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Feb 2
GIG7:45 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18h 55m
2 stops
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
$825

Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Sep 14
SFO1:12 amSan Francisco
26h 43m
1 stop
GIG7:55 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sep 23
GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
$788
Copa Airlines
Sep 13
SFO1:12 amSan Francisco
19h 13m
1 stop
GIG12:25 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sep 23
GIG10:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco
$800
Copa Airlines
Oct 25
SFO8:36 pmSan Francisco
31h 24m
1 stop
GIG8:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 7
GIG5:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 07m
1 stop
SFO11:12 pmSan Francisco
$814

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SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 12/30

7:36 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/26

5:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$788

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

7:36 pm-4:00 am

1 stop27h 24m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/8

5:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$788

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 11/6

9:54 am-10:20 am

2 stops19h 26m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/12

7:10 am-11:21 pm

2 stops21h 11m

$790

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

11:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/13

7:45 am-9:40 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$799

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

11:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/11

7:45 am-9:40 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$799
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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 2/28

8:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/7

10:25 pm-11:09 am

1 stop17h 44m

$800

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

11:44 am-5:20 pm

2 stops25h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/27

12:30 pm-5:02 pm

2 stops32h 32m

$800

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/6

9:05 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop23h 54m

$800

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/6

9:05 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop23h 54m

$801

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 10/25

8:33 am-9:25 am

1 stop20h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/6

11:55 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops21h 16m

$805

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,013 to $1,831.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $788.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $756. If you are unable to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport during the month of August, then departing from San Francisco during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $915.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for around $1,177 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San Francisco for as low as $798 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight.

How have San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights are approximately 100% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$415

Fastest flight time

15h 51m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $415. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $788.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 15h 51m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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

    Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is 6612.3 mi away from San Francisco. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 15h 51m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport refresh daily.

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

    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–Galeão Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

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DeltaPriceFrom $342Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,570 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $660Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,555 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $670Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,583 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $719Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,552 reviews
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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $739Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,988 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $750Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,290 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $948Free CancellationRating
7.1
12,050 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $987Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,172 reviews
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