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$322+ 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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$495
(Delta)

One-way from

$322
(Avianca)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$798
From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to California
One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/205:50 amGIG - LAX
2 stops22h 46mDelta
Wed 9/311:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/12$500
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 MaxMilhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/135:15 amGIG - LAX
2 stops31h 54mLATAM Airlines
Mon 8/181:10 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop17h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/10$534
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 MaxMilhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:30 amSDU - LAX
2 stops30h 39mLATAM Airlines
Mon 8/181:55 pmLAX - SDU
1 stop15h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/10$540
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2811:00 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops28h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/711:41 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops28h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$589
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/203:55 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2812:30 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$608
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:55 amSDU - LAX
2 stops31h 10mAir Canada
Tue 9/3012:05 pmLAX - SDU
2 stops22h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 6/9$613
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/223:55 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops33h 40mAir Canada
Tue 11/410:55 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops35h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$615
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/227:55 amSDU - LAX
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2911:55 amLAX - SDU
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$618
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/72:45 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops34h 08mAir Canada
Tue 11/1110:45 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$619
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:25 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops23h 59mLATAM Airlines
Wed 9/38:55 amSFO - GIG
2 stops20h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/11$622
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:25 amGIG - SFO
2 stops19h 20mAvianca
Sat 9/202:30 amSFO - GIG
2 stops17h 55mAvianca
Deal found 6/12$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 9/169:05 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/225:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$628

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to California that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/20

5:50 am-12:36 am

2 stops22h 46m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

11:30 am-9:35 am

2 stops18h 05m

$500

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/13

5:15 am-9:09 am

2 stops31h 54m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/18

1:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 05m

$534

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

SDU - LAX

SDULAX

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 8/13

6:30 am-9:09 am

2 stops30h 39m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/18

1:55 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 40m

$540

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/28

11:00 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops28h 33m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/7

11:41 pm-8:20 am

2 stops28h 39m

$589

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/20

3:55 pm-11:05 am

2 stops23h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

12:30 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$608

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

SDU - LAX

SDULAX

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 9/18

7:55 am-11:05 am

2 stops31h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

12:05 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$613

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/22

3:55 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

7:45 am-3:05 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$615

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

SDU - LAX

SDULAX

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 10/22

7:55 am-11:05 am

2 stops31h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/29

11:55 am-2:20 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$618

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/7

2:45 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops34h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

10:45 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$619

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/22

6:25 pm-2:24 pm

2 stops23h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

8:55 am-9:35 am

2 stops20h 40m

$622

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/12

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to California (average of $246). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rio de Janeiro to California as you normally would.

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to California, such as Azul, Delta and LATAM Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

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  • 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 $322 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $351 and United Airlines from $356 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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.

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to California (average of $246). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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 to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$524Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$537Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$588Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$690Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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