Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$407+ 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — GIG
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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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 December 12, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1411:35 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1710:20 amGIG - LAX
2 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$760
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/122:05 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop19h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/175:00 amGIG - LAX
2 stops18h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/9$900
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops24h 50mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/1711:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop35h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$986
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/142:05 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop27h 50mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/1710:50 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops36h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$987
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/142:05 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop38h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sun 12/215:05 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop18h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,005
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:50 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop20h 20mLATAM Airlines
Mon 12/2212:40 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,023
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/161:45 amGIG - LAX
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,029
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:45 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop33h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/259:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop18h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,039
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/1510:30 amLAX - GIG
1 stop15h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sun 12/213:00 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop20h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,048
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1312:52 amLAX - GIG
2 stops41h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/199:55 amGIG - LAX
1 stop17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,057

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$683
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$407
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,197
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight deals.
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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. 5% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 December 12, 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

Sun 1/18

1:25 am-9:00 am

2 stops26h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/3

9:10 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops29h 05m

$683

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

3:05 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

12:25 pm-7:15 am

2 stops22h 50m

$722

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

11:30 am-7:10 am

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

10:55 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop24h 22m

$726

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

6:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop34h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/13

8:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$741

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 3/26

8:25 am-7:20 am

2 stops18h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$775

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 2/20

7:20 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/13

7:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$820

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/18

12:35 pm-6:15 am

1 stop22h 40m

$820

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

11:59 pm-8:15 am

1 stop28h 16m

$407

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

12:25 pm-12:40 am

3 stops31h 15m

$413

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

6:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop33h 30m

$421

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 December.
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
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice 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

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 December 5, 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 $488). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $783). 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 December 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 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.

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 December 12, 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in just under 21h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 25m. Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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 flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, with prices starting at $444. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $514 and $518, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 48% 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 $323 on LATAM Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $379 and Delta from $383 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 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 $488). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $783). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$514Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$518Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$598Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$608Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$615Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$669Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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