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$283+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG) to California

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GIG — LAX
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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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 February 3, 2026.

This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/267:35 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 3/1111:30 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop25h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/3$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 3/88:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop30h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 3/177:20 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop22h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$490
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/179:30 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 54m
Delta
Tue 3/247:45 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops19h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$493
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 2/2611:30 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop23h 50m
Delta
Wed 3/117:45 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop21h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$494
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/106:40 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops28h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 3/241:15 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/2$496
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/56:40 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops28h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 3/1110:30 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop18h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/2$497
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 2/269:30 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop25h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 3/711:55 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop26h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/1$499
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/265:10 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop22h 29m
Copa Airlines
Thu 3/1212:19 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop15h 41m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/3$500
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/37:15 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops32h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 3/101:15 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/2$502
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/121:45 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops21h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 5/269:15 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops27h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/2$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/411:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops19h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 3/1110:30 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop17h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$504
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 3/1811:00 pm
GIG
-
SFO
1 stop18h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 3/2510:03 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops18h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$596

Find 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$488
(Vliegwinkel)

One-way from

$283
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$645
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From Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California
One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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

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Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

9:30 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop25h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

9:25 am-9:15 am

1 stop19h 50m

$490

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/12

5:10 am-11:39 pm

1 stop22h 29m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/22

2:06 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 24m

$490

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

9:30 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop19h 54m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

7:45 am-7:20 am

2 stops19h 35m

$493

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/4

5:10 am-11:19 pm

1 stop22h 09m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

2:02 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 03m

$550

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/27

9:55 pm-9:26 am

1 stop16h 31m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

7:20 am-9:35 am

1 stop22h 15m

$571

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/27

9:55 pm-9:26 am

1 stop16h 31m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

8:20 am-9:35 am

1 stop20h 15m

$571

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

10:10 am-11:39 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/23

2:09 am-4:05 am

1 stop21h 56m

$590

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/4

1:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

12:19 pm-8:00 am

1 stop15h 41m

$590

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/5

10:30 pm-11:18 am

1 stop17h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

2:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 15m

$596

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/6

8:55 am-7:45 am

2 stops26h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/18

9:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop20h 45m

$596

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California (average of $314). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $633). 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.

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 February 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California, such as LATAM Airlines, Copa 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.

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken

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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 22h 29m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $490. 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $338. LATAM Airlines flights start at $342 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $351 one-way.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California (average of $314). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $633). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$279Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$490Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$524Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$533Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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