Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$308+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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LAX — GIG
jun. 17 — jun. 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$664
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$308
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,017
From Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/101:55 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop15h 40mLATAM Airlines
mié. 9/177:00 amGIG - LAX
1 stop15h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/10$664
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/162:50 pmLAX - GIG
3 stops35h 30mAvianca
jue. 9/251:30 amGIG - LAX
2 stops25h 40mAvianca
Deal found 6/10$694
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/226:00 amLAX - GIG
3 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/92:45 pmGIG - LAX
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$695
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/228:00 amLAX - GIG
1 stop22h 15mDelta
jue. 10/27:00 amGIG - LAX
1 stop15h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/10$720
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/197:00 amLAX - GIG
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/2611:55 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops18h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$734
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mar. 9/2312:56 amLAX - GIG
1 stop27h 19mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/299:05 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$740
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mar. 11/1812:44 amLAX - GIG
1 stop22h 04mCopa Airlines
mié. 11/2610:52 amGIG - LAX
1 stop16h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/9$795

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

mié. 9/10

1:55 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 9/17

7:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$664

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

mié. 9/10

8:05 am-11:00 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 9/17

3:55 pm-4:08 pm

3 stops28h 13m

$698

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

mar. 8/19

2:50 pm-12:25 am

3 stops29h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 8/26

7:25 am-12:30 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$730

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

mié. 9/10

8:50 am-8:15 am

1 stop19h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 10/8

9:05 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$740

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

mar. 8/19

2:50 pm-12:25 am

3 stops29h 35m

$308

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

jue. 8/21

1:59 am-11:05 am

2 stops29h 06m

$310

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

mar. 8/19

4:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$349

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

sáb. 8/23

5:25 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 50m

$399

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

lun. 8/4

11:53 am-8:20 am

1 stop16h 27m

$529

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

mar. 7/8

4:15 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$538

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 LAX to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, with prices starting at $664. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Avianca and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $730 and $740, respectively. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $308 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $349 and United Airlines from $399 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Miami?

    Most Miami visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Wynwood Art District, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace. Wynwood Art District, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.5 mi, 6.4 mi, and 6.4 mi, respectively from Miami. Travelers can rent a car at Miami for an average daily rate of $21 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 6 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$510Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$514Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$524Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$545Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$547Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$628Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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