Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) from $457

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SAN — GIG
jun. 22 — jun. 291

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated junio 17, 2024.

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December

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Round-trip from

$737

One-way from

$559
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
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From San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Leaving on a Thursday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 34% on the overall cost on flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, book at least 52 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 18% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,016 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,018.

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

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San Diego. Users have commonly found prices around $1,192 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $828. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to GIG?

When flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,263,674 searches. Prices were last updated on junio 17, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
mar. 7/168:39 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops31h 36mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/139:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops17h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,069
mar. 7/163:59 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop36h 16mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/139:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,078
jue. 7/49:15 amSAN - GIG
1 stop17h 35mLATAM Airlines
mar. 7/912:50 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops32h 46mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,111
mié. 7/108:39 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops31h 36mUnited Airlines
mié. 7/179:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,115
lun. 7/159:54 amSAN - GIG
2 stops27h 56mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/2211:00 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,121
jue. 7/41:39 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop14h 36mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/99:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,124
lun. 7/1512:34 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops26h 51mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/2211:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,135
mié. 7/1010:30 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop28h 20mLATAM Airlines
mié. 7/178:50 amGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 42mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,166
lun. 7/1510:48 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops27h 12mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/2211:00 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops20h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,199

San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,263,674 searches. Data last updated junio 17, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
jue. 10/171:55 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/278:55 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop18h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$951
jue. 10/1710:25 amSAN - GIG
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/278:55 pmGIG - SAN
3 stops22h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$955
mar. 8/1311:00 amSAN - GIG
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/112:35 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$980
jue. 8/810:04 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops20h 16mGOL
dom. 8/116:00 amGIG - SAN
2 stops20h 15mGOL
Deal found 6/17$994
vie. 10/181:55 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/278:55 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop18h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$998
mié. 9/258:30 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops27h 15mCopa Airlines
mar. 10/15:15 amGIG - SAN
2 stops22h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,000
vie. 10/188:00 amSAN - GIG
1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/278:55 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops22h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,002
mar. 8/1311:06 amSAN - GIG
2 stops31h 34mLATAM Airlines
mié. 9/118:50 amGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 28mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,016
mar. 8/136:15 amSAN - GIG
1 stop20h 35mDelta
mié. 9/118:50 amGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/16$1,018

One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,263,674 searches. Data last updated junio 17, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from San Diego, there is a search form available above.
mié. 8/79:57 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops46h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$457
jue. 8/89:57 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops28h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$460
mié. 10/98:50 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops26h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/16$489
mié. 10/96:07 pmSAN - GIG
3 stops47h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$497
vie. 8/98:39 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops23h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/17$559
mié. 8/77:45 amSAN - GIG
1 stop20h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/17$572
jue. 8/86:15 amSAN - GIG
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/17$577
vie. 8/911:59 amSAN - GIG
1 stop16h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/17$601
mié. 10/99:15 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$602

Find flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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, Cheapflights users made 3,263,674 searches. Data last updated junio 17, 2024.

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San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

jue. 10/17

1 stop14h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 10/27

1 stop18h 08m

$951

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

jue. 10/17

1 stop17h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 10/27

3 stops22h 01m

$955

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

mar. 8/13

2 stops24h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 9/11

2 stops23h 40m

$980

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

jue. 8/8

2 stops20h 16m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 8/11

2 stops20h 15m

$994

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

mié. 9/25

2 stops27h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 10/1

2 stops22h 44m

$1,000

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

mar. 8/13

2 stops31h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 9/11

1 stop17h 28m

$1,016

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

mar. 8/13

1 stop20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 9/11

1 stop17h 28m

$1,018

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

mar. 8/13

2 stops34h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 9/11

1 stop17h 28m

$1,022

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

jue. 10/17

2 stops22h 27m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 10/27

2 stops21h 59m

$1,035

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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIO

Temperature

69.8 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated junio 17, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
2,491 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.5
Good
2,294 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.5
Good
1,248 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San Diego; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the San Diego airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $951, but on average you can expect to pay $1,020.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $951, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include GOL and Copa Airlines. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    $489 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Copa Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $572 and $577, respectively.

  • What does SAN to GIG mean?

    SAN stands for San Diego Airport, while GIG stands for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/17.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $677). Flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$628Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$907Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$982Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,054Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,221Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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