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$336+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — LAX
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 28, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1112:40 pm
GIG
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LAX
1 stop22h 20m
Delta
Mon 3/231:15 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop16h 00m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$486
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/91:40 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop25h 59m
Copa Airlines
Thu 3/122:06 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop18h 24m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/26$490
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/99:30 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop18h 45m
Delta
Wed 3/259:25 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop19h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/129:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop29h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 3/95:19 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop36h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$493
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 3/102:30 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops20h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 3/246:00 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop21h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/26$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 10/2611:00 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop24h 34m
American Airlines
Fri 11/67:00 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop18h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$500
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Booking.com 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
Tue 3/310:30 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops19h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/25$501
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/210:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops24h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 3/1111:30 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop25h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/26$502
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 3/102:30 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops20h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 3/189:35 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops17h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/26$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/2711:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops20h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1012:59 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops17h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/311:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops19h 52m
American Airlines
Thu 3/1912:59 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops17h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/257:45 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops19h 19m
American Airlines
Wed 3/41:34 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop15h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$509

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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$486
(Delta)

One-way from

$336
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$662
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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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to California that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/11

12:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/25

7:00 am-7:20 am

1 stop20h 20m

$486

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/22

10:40 am-11:19 pm

1 stop16h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

2:02 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 23m

$490

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

10:10 am-11:39 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

12:19 pm-8:00 am

1 stop15h 41m

$490

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-12:25 am

1 stop18h 23m

$490

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/26

5:10 am-10:39 pm

1 stop22h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

1:06 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 24m

$490

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/11

1:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

2:06 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 24m

$490

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

10:10 am-11:39 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

2:01 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 29m

$490

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/24

5:10 am-11:19 pm

1 stop22h 09m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

2:02 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 23m

$490

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/1

10:40 am-11:19 pm

1 stop16h 39m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

2:37 am-12:25 am

1 stop17h 48m

$490

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/21

5:10 am-11:36 pm

1 stop22h 26m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/28

12:17 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 38m

$490

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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 $314). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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 January 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to California, such as Delta, LATAM Airlines, and Copa Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
1,915 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
1,560 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
9,208 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

Related info for your journey

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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 15h 15m. Rio de Janeiro and California are separated by a distance of 6304 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 $338 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $342 and Copa Airlines from $351 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 - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, 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 $314). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$279Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$490Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$524Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$533Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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