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$329+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — LAX
nov. 28 — dic. 51
vie. 11/28
vie. 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/251:30 amGIG - LAX
1 stop15h 32mCopa Airlines
mié. 12/39:04 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop22h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/27$488
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/1310:20 amGIG - LAX
1 stop24h 55mLATAM Airlines
mié. 11/262:30 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops20h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$489
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/22:00 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop21h 20mLATAM Airlines
lun. 12/810:30 amLAX - GIG
1 stop25h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/26$491
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/186:40 amGIG - LAX
2 stops28h 40mLATAM Airlines
mar. 12/26:15 amLAX - GIG
1 stop21h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/27$496
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/221:30 amGIG - LAX
1 stop26h 14mCopa Airlines
vie. 12/512:52 amLAX - GIG
1 stop18h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$508
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/135:10 amGIG - LAX
1 stop35h 52mCopa Airlines
mar. 11/2512:47 amLAX - GIG
1 stop18h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/29$516
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/811:55 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops18h 47mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/317:00 amLAX - GIG
1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$524
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mar. 12/25:15 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop18h 00mLATAM Airlines
mar. 12/92:05 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop27h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/28$531
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/41:30 amGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 47mCopa Airlines
mar. 12/912:36 amSFO - GIG
1 stop22h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$618
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/1211:55 pmGIG - LAS
1 stop26h 48mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/167:00 amLAS - GIG
1 stop21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$619
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mié. 12/109:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop20h 06mDelta
mié. 12/318:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/27$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/49:55 pmGIG - LAS
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/113:41 pmLAS - GIG
1 stop36h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$625

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California flight deals. Data was last updated octubre 29, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$485
(LATAM Airlines)

One-way from

$329
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$621
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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 11/23

1:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop15h 32m

Los Angeles

jue. 12/4

12:52 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 38m

$488

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 11/25

1:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop15h 32m

Los Angeles

mar. 12/2

12:47 am-4:00 am

1 stop22h 13m

$488

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 11/23

9:55 am-10:44 pm

1 stop17h 49m

Los Angeles

vie. 12/5

12:52 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 38m

$488

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 11/18

1:30 am-10:34 pm

1 stop26h 04m

Los Angeles

sáb. 11/29

10:36 pm-12:30 am

1 stop20h 54m

$548

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 12/3

1:30 am-10:44 pm

1 stop26h 14m

Los Angeles

lun. 12/8

9:04 pm-12:30 am

1 stop22h 26m

$548

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 11/26

9:55 am-10:34 pm

1 stop17h 39m

Los Angeles

lun. 12/1

9:04 pm-12:30 am

1 stop22h 26m

$558

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 3/16

5:10 am-6:14 pm

1 stop17h 04m

San Diego

mié. 4/1

9:16 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 14m

$588

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 3/25

9:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop16h 50m

San Diego

dom. 3/29

9:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 35m

$590

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 3/16

9:30 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop27h 26m

San Diego

mié. 4/1

6:20 am-9:35 am

2 stops23h 15m

$597

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 2/11

9:55 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop24h 59m

San Francisco

dom. 2/22

7:10 pm-9:35 am

1 stop33h 25m

$620

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California (average of $427). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $658). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated octubre 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California, such as Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,871 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

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  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California?

    A quick flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California can take about 15h 32m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $488. Airlines will cover a distance of 6296 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Copa Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $329. Delta flights start at $333 while deals on United Airlines start at $333 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California consider Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - San Francisco or Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California that include hotel bookings?

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California (average of $427). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $658). 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 4 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$488Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$571Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$583Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$595Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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