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$306+ 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — LAX
May 30 — Jun 61
Sat 5/30
Sat 6/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 30, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/171:30 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop21h 00m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/3110:00 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop22h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$540
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Wed 5/137:00 am
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops30h 39m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 6/101:02 pm
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops23h 33m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/26$554
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1910:30 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop36h 00m
Copa Airlines
Wed 6/310:00 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop26h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$558
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/227:00 am
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops30h 43m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 6/1110:43 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops25h 37m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/27$561
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/199:00 pm
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop16h 39m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 6/110:53 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops26h 27m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/28$563
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/191:30 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop21h 00m
Copa Airlines
Wed 6/310:00 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop26h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$568
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/111:40 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops23h 59m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 6/28:00 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops29h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/27$575
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/65:10 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop17h 20m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/2710:00 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop29h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/27$600
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/261:30 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop21h 00m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/2710:00 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop29h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/27$602
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 6/112:20 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops25h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 6/166:00 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops31h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/29$610
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:00 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops31h 25m
GOL
Mon 8/316:25 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops36h 45m
GOL
Deal found 4/25$628
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/53:15 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops23h 41m
GOL
Mon 2/112:57 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops26h 08m
GOL
Deal found 4/27$631

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 April 30, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$540
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$306
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$720
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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 April 30, 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

Wed 9/9

11:10 am-9:50 am

2 stops26h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

2:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$639

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/30

5:10 am-10:58 pm

1 stop21h 48m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

1:51 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 14m

$640

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/15

5:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

12:06 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 49m

$640

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/15

1:30 am-10:58 pm

1 stop25h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

1:51 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 34m

$640

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/28

2:55 pm-9:36 am

2 stops22h 41m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/1

12:25 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$647

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/16

11:55 am-9:25 am

2 stops25h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

1:52 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$649

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/28

11:10 am-9:27 am

2 stops26h 17m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/14

12:15 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$649

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/8

1:30 am-10:58 pm

1 stop25h 28m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

1:51 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 14m

$697

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/8

5:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/19

10:04 pm-12:25 am

1 stop22h 21m

$717

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/25

5:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San Diego

Fri 10/9

9:07 pm-12:25 am

1 stop23h 18m

$720

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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.

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 $194). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,937). 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?

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 April 30, 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
8,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
8,464 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
1,578 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
1,911 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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

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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 21h 48m. 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 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 $194). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,937). 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 April 30, 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$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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