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$271+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG) to California

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GIG — LAX
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$477
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$271
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$676
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This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/241:29 amGIG - SAN
1 stop20h 15mCopa Airlines
dom. 8/108:58 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop23h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/288:05 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops19h 15mAmerican Airlines
mié. 6/411:10 amLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$541
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/89:05 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop25h 43mUnited Airlines
dom. 5/118:15 amLAX - GIG
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$548
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jue. 5/2210:00 amGIG - LAX
1 stop30h 53mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/212:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$549
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lun. 5/265:00 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops34h 07mAir Canada
jue. 6/510:30 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops40h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$569
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jue. 5/2911:00 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops36h 00mLATAM Airlines
jue. 6/54:15 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop21h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/29$585
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jue. 9/181:30 amGIG - LAX
2 stops25h 00mAvianca
jue. 9/2512:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 55mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$587
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/281:21 amGIG - LAX
1 stop26h 19mCopa Airlines
jue. 6/512:14 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop15h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$597
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mar. 9/29:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop25h 52mDelta
mié. 9/243:15 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop15h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/28$628
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mar. 9/309:59 amGIG - SFO
1 stop17h 41mCopa Airlines
sáb. 10/111:28 amSFO - GIG
1 stop18h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$630
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sáb. 11/17:00 amGIG - SFO
2 stops21h 46mLATAM Airlines
mar. 11/186:00 amSFO - GIG
2 stops19h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/28$636
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
jue. 11/610:25 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop27h 27mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/117:25 amSFO - GIG
1 stop21h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$637

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 7/24

1:29 am-5:44 pm

1 stop20h 15m

San Diego

dom. 8/10

8:58 pm-12:15 am

1 stop23h 17m

$477

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 5/28

8:05 pm-11:20 am

2 stops19h 15m

Los Angeles

mié. 6/4

11:10 am-10:15 am

2 stops19h 05m

$541

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 5/22

10:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop30h 53m

Los Angeles

lun. 6/2

12:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops19h 55m

$549

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 5/26

5:00 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops34h 07m

Los Angeles

jue. 6/5

10:30 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$569

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 5/29

11:00 pm-7:00 am

2 stops36h 00m

Los Angeles

jue. 6/5

4:15 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$585

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 9/18

1:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Los Angeles

jue. 9/25

12:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops19h 55m

$587

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 5/28

1:21 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 19m

Los Angeles

jue. 6/5

12:14 pm-8:00 am

1 stop15h 46m

$597

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 9/2

9:00 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop25h 52m

San Francisco

mié. 9/24

3:15 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 00m

$628

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 9/30

9:59 am-11:40 pm

1 stop17h 41m

San Francisco

sáb. 10/11

1:28 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 57m

$630

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 9/2

9:00 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

San Francisco

mié. 9/24

8:55 am-10:15 am

2 stops21h 20m

$641

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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 $327). 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 abril 29, 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.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 abril 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to California by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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  • 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 $271. Delta flights start at $356 while deals on LATAM Airlines start at $359 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 $327). 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$524Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$582Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$588Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$690Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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