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$354+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — LAX
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to California

Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/199:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop30h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:45 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop33h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$590
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Thu 12/189:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop16h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:45 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop33h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$591
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/1711:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop21h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3112:50 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop15h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$599
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/1711:55 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops19h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/138:10 amLAX - GIG
1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$603
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Fri 12/195:10 amGIG - SFO
1 stop23h 07mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/212:42 amSFO - GIG
1 stop18h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/13$681
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/1511:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop23h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/129:50 amLAX - GIG
1 stop17h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$693
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Fri 12/195:10 amGIG - SFO
1 stop23h 07mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/912:42 amSFO - GIG
1 stop18h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/13$722
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/2110:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop29h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$761
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:55 amGIG - SFO
2 stops22h 02mLATAM Airlines
Sat 1/106:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop21h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/13$770
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/241:30 amGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 47mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/912:42 amSFO - GIG
1 stop18h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/12$825
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop28h 20mLATAM Airlines
Thu 1/2912:15 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop17h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/14$829
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sun 12/2110:30 pmGIG - LAS
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/127:30 amLAS - GIG
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$847

Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rio de Janeiro to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 15, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$499
(LATAM Airlines)

One-way from

$354
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$775
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/2

1:40 am-10:39 pm

1 stop25h 59m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

9:08 pm-12:30 am

1 stop22h 22m

$524

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/12

11:30 am-7:50 am

2 stops24h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/26

6:00 am-7:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

$527

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/20

5:10 am-10:29 pm

1 stop22h 19m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

1:06 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 24m

$548

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/25

1:45 am-10:36 pm

1 stop25h 51m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

1:06 am-4:05 am

1 stop21h 59m

$564

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/28

7:45 pm-10:12 am

2 stops19h 27m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

$565

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

10:55 pm-12:11 am

1 stop29h 16m

San Diego

Tue 3/31

10:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 45m

$590

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

10:55 pm-12:11 am

1 stop29h 16m

San Diego

Fri 3/20

10:30 pm-7:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

$590

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

9:30 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop27h 06m

San Diego

Fri 3/20

10:30 pm-7:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

$591

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

10:55 pm-12:11 am

1 stop29h 16m

San Diego

Thu 3/19

9:25 pm-7:20 am

1 stop29h 55m

$591

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/13

9:30 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop25h 21m

San Diego

Tue 3/17

8:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops21h 15m

$591

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Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to California?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to California (average of $348). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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 RIO to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro 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 December 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Rio de Janeiro to California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to California?

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 December 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro 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
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,891 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

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  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to California?

    Departing from Rio de Janeiro to California will take you 24h 20m. Rio de Janeiro and California are separated by a distance of 6296 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $351 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $352 and LATAM Airlines from $354 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rio de Janeiro to California?

    While some choose either Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - Los Angeles or Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Rio de Janeiro to California.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to California (average of $348). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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 to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$488Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$524Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$571Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$607Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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