Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$371+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — GIG
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in January or March, 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$611
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$371
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$882
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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. 3% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 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 October 27, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:55 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops27h 25mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/25:10 amGIG - LAX
2 stops22h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/27$651
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:45 amLAX - GIG
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Wed 12/103:55 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$656
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/312:45 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops40h 20mLATAM Airlines
Mon 11/1011:50 amGIG - LAX
1 stop23h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/25$667
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1012:45 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop15h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/169:30 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop16h 33mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/26$680
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:45 amLAX - GIG
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/93:55 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops24h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$685
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:45 amLAX - GIG
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Mon 12/83:55 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$691
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:45 amLAX - GIG
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/18:45 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops42h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/24$697
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Sun 11/98:30 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop28h 55mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/163:40 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops19h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/26$700
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2710:55 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops36h 55mLATAM Airlines
Thu 12/45:05 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop18h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/25$704
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2212:50 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop16h 55mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/275:40 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop18h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/26$707

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 12/2

12:47 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 43m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/11

5:10 am-10:44 pm

1 stop22h 34m

$874

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

12:52 am-4:00 am

1 stop22h 08m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/11

9:55 am-10:44 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$874

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 11/24

12:47 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 43m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/7

9:55 am-10:44 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$874

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/30

12:52 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 38m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/10

9:55 am-10:34 pm

1 stop17h 39m

$874

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/23

12:52 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 38m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/2

9:55 am-10:44 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$874

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 11/24

10:30 am-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/2

5:05 pm-6:50 am

2 stops18h 45m

$884

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

10:30 am-10:45 am

2 stops19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/7

12:10 pm-6:15 am

2 stops23h 05m

$884

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

2:05 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$385

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

12:52 am-6:55 am

2 stops25h 03m

$385

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops20h 00m

$385

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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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 October 24, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $491). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 October 27, 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 11% 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

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 October 27, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Copa Airlines can get you from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in just under 18h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 6296 mi.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, with prices starting at $507. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and LATAM Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $508 and $568, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 Panama City?

    Most Panama City visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal can be accessed by traveling approximately 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Panama City Tocumen Intl for an average daily rate of $12 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $491). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$507Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$508Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$568Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$571Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$608Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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