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$296+ 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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$428
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$296
(123 Milhas)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$636
From Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 9/255:05 amGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 07mCopa Airlines
Tue 10/71:46 amLAX - GIG
1 stop18h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$428
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 9/241:25 amGIG - LAX
1 stop15h 05mCopa Airlines
Sat 10/1112:06 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop15h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$448
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1710:05 amGIG - LAX
1 stop30h 25mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/2312:06 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop15h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$449
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/141:30 amGIG - LAX
1 stop25h 32mCopa Airlines
Sat 10/2510:05 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop22h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$470
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/161:30 amGIG - LAX
1 stop15h 00mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/2410:05 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop22h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$472
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 10/159:05 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop29h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/277:30 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop34h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$490
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 10/149:05 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop30h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/277:30 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop34h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$491
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 11/186:40 amGIG - LAX
2 stops28h 40mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/26:15 amLAX - GIG
1 stop21h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/11$495
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/154:50 amGIG - LAX
2 stops23h 41mDelta
Mon 10/2711:35 amLAX - GIG
1 stop25h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/11$496
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:15 amGIG - LAX
2 stops22h 18mDelta
Mon 10/279:15 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop15h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/10$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 10/2810:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop26h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:00 amLAX - GIG
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$499
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 9/251:25 amGIG - SAN
1 stop20h 25mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/109:12 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop23h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$528

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/21

9:05 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

12:55 am-9:35 am

1 stop28h 40m

$491

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/15

9:05 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

7:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop34h 05m

$491

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/15

4:50 am-12:31 am

2 stops23h 41m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

9:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$497

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/10

5:05 am-11:02 pm

1 stop21h 57m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

2:01 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 24m

$518

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/6

5:05 am-11:02 pm

1 stop21h 57m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

12:06 pm-8:00 am

1 stop15h 54m

$518

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/25

1:25 am-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 25m

San Diego

Fri 10/10

9:12 pm-12:25 am

1 stop23h 13m

$528

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/2

5:05 am-11:12 pm

1 stop22h 07m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

10:05 pm-12:25 am

1 stop22h 20m

$538

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/29

9:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop30h 48m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

3:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop37h 05m

$565

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/21

9:05 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

7:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop33h 05m

$565

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/16

9:05 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop30h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/25

4:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop37h 20m

$570

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 11, 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
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,847 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

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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 21h 57m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $518. 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 Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $318. Copa Airlines flights start at $319 while deals on Delta start at $339 one-way.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$524Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$524Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$588Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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