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$340+ 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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — LAX
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sun 4/19
Sun 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to California

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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 March 20, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sun 4/261:35 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop20h 55m
Copa Airlines
Mon 5/410:00 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop22h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/16$490
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 5/157:20 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops18h 50m
Avianca
Mon 5/2512:15 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops20h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/18$539
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/14:40 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops33h 30m
Avianca
Sat 5/1612:15 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops20h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/20$570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 6/59:05 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop18h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 8/1711:40 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop16h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$577
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 5/21:30 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop21h 00m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/1010:00 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop22h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/19$580
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/241:45 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops24h 30m
Avianca
Wed 5/1312:15 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops26h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/17$583
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/1812:20 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops25h 23m
Delta
Tue 6/91:05 pm
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops23h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/19$583
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:10 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop35h 50m
Copa Airlines
Sat 5/912:17 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop15h 38m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$587
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 10/75:10 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop21h 48m
Copa Airlines
Sun 10/182:19 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop21h 46m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/16$590
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/194:40 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops48h 20m
Avianca
Tue 6/92:40 pm
LAX
-
GIG
3 stops29h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 3/18$591
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/127:00 am
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops30h 43m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 5/278:00 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops28h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/19$592
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 11/1711:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop27h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 12/26:00 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop19h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$594

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 March 20, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$490
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$340
(Avianca)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$562
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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 March 20, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/20

7:00 am-11:16 am

2 stops32h 16m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

1:05 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$583

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/1

5:10 am-11:19 pm

1 stop22h 09m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

2:02 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 23m

$640

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/13

5:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 9/25

1:51 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 14m

$640

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/16

5:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

12:06 pm-7:40 am

1 stop15h 34m

$670
Quickest round-trip

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 Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

2:02 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 23m

$690

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/20

5:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

2:19 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 06m

$690

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/12

5:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

8:16 pm-12:25 am

1 stop24h 09m

$695

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 4/26

1:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 55m

San Diego

Mon 5/4

6:05 pm-12:25 am

2 stops26h 20m

$714

Rio de JaneiroLas Vegas

GIG - LAS

GIGLAS

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/25

9:05 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops27h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/29

12:59 am-8:15 am

1 stop27h 16m

$720

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/16

5:10 am-4:47 pm

1 stop15h 37m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

1:51 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 14m

$720

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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 $659). 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 March 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to California, such as Delta,Copa Airlines, andLATAM 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
8,304 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
8,304 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,304 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
1,573 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,304 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
7.4
Good
1,915 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,304 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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 19h 15m. Rio de Janeiro and California are separated by a distance of 6607 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 $314 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $338 and LATAM Airlines from $342 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 Los Angeles or Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Los Angeles 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 $659). 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$279Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$490Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$533Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$595Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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