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$400+ 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — LAX
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
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 August 3, 2026.

This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/17:05 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 9/811:30 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop25h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/3$618
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/32:15 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops21h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 9/811:30 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop25h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/31$623
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 10/307:10 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops29h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 11/610:05 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops31h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/31$634
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/37:20 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops19h 20m
Avianca
Tue 9/82:40 pm
LAX
-
GIG
3 stops20h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/31$638
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Thu 10/152:15 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops20h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 11/610:05 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops31h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/2$640
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/251:35 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop25h 27m
Copa Airlines
Thu 11/511:05 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop32h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/30$641
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Thu 8/277:20 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops19h 20m
Avianca
Tue 9/81:00 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops19h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 8/1$643
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2711:55 pm
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop16h 01m
GOL
Tue 11/1011:49 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops22h 01m
GOL
Deal found 7/30$719
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 11/159:00 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops52h 32m
Air Canada
Wed 11/184:40 pm
SFO
-
GIG
1 stop38h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/30$737
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 11/259:00 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops30h 57m
Air Canada
Sat 12/58:10 am
SFO
-
GIG
1 stop22h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/30$741
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 11/35:05 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/122:00 pm
SFO
-
GIG
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$746
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 11/35:05 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/712:00 pm
SFO
-
GIG
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$749

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 August 3, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$618
(LATAM Airlines)

One-way from

$400
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$853
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($170 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 August 3, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/1

7:10 am-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

11:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$638

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/26

5:05 am-11:02 pm

1 stop21h 57m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/5

1:15 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 15m

$641

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 10/25

1:35 am-11:02 pm

1 stop25h 27m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/5

11:05 am-12:30 am

1 stop32h 25m

$641

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/20

5:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/26

1:34 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 56m

$641
Quickest round-trip

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 10/31

1:35 am-12:50 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/7

12:30 am-12:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

$641

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/26

5:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/4

2:19 am-4:05 am

1 stop21h 46m

$641

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/19

10:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

11:04 am-12:30 am

1 stop32h 26m

$641

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/17

5:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

12:06 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 49m

$641

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/6

5:10 am-4:47 pm

1 stop15h 37m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/25

1:52 am-4:00 am

1 stop22h 08m

$661

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/26

11:55 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop22h 29m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/6

8:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$697

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to California (average of $625). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $943). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Rio de Janeiro to California flights typically cost between $682 and $1,016 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $618 on LATAM Airlines (Sep 1-Sep 8).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to California?

Booking 14 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 August 3, 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
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
7.6
Good
1,564 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
7.4
Good
1,968 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

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 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 $314 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $332 and United Airlines from $338 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Los Angeles or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to California (average of $625). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $943). 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 5 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to California

Discover the top 5 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 August 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$279Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$487Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$490Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$538Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$595Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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