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$330+ Cheap flights from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — GIG
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Tue 2/10
Tue 2/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Round-trip from

$571
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$330
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$719
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Cheapest flights from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 11, 2026.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:05 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops37h 00mAir Canada
Wed 3/188:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop19h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 1/10$571
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/102:30 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1611:25 amGIG - SFO
2 stops37h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$635
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:00 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/178:45 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops52h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$636
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:55 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops26h 25mAvianca
Tue 4/287:25 amGIG - SFO
2 stops20h 30mAvianca
Deal found 1/9$643
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Tue 3/107:30 amSFO - GIG
2 stops23h 35mAir Canada
Sun 3/158:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 1/9$649
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 3/96:52 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops36h 13mAir Canada
Sun 3/158:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 1/8$652
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/192:15 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops30h 10mAvianca
Fri 4/241:30 amGIG - SFO
2 stops26h 25mAvianca
Deal found 1/11$653
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Mon 2/236:52 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops36h 13mAir Canada
Sun 3/158:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 1/9$654
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:30 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/178:45 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops52h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$656
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Mon 2/236:52 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops36h 13mAir Canada
Fri 3/138:00 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops29h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 1/9$658
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Mon 3/94:15 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/173:55 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$659
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Mon 2/236:52 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops36h 13mAir Canada
Tue 3/173:55 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops25h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 1/9$661

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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California

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Return

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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

1:20 pm-12:40 am

2 stops30h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/7

7:30 am-11:20 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$643

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Fri 3/20

7:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops23h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/25

9:30 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop19h 28m

$698

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

2:30 pm-11:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/23

1:45 am-11:40 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$701

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

11:10 pm-12:40 am

2 stops20h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/25

10:55 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$706

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

12:10 am-6:25 am

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/23

10:55 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop19h 51m

$706

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

9:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/14

5:20 pm-7:50 am

1 stop18h 30m

$717

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

2:02 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/11

5:10 am-5:08 pm

1 stop15h 58m

$719

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 5/7

10:13 pm-12:25 am

1 stop22h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/18

5:10 am-11:19 pm

1 stop22h 09m

$719

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 3/6

10:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

7:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$721

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Tue 3/24

7:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops23h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/30

9:00 pm-9:52 am

1 stop16h 52m

$733

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $364). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $785). 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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  • How long is the flight from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Departing from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport will take you 15h 15m. There are 6202 mi between California and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are LATAM Airlines ($323), Avianca ($334), and Copa Airlines ($379).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Ontario - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $364). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $785). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$361Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$392Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$523Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$565Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$603Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$608Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$644Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$669Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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