Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$410+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — GIG
Feb 22 — Mar 11
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Cheap 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 January 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Wed 3/49:38 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops18h 47m
American Airlines
Mon 3/3011:10 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop29h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$720
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 4/233:55 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops20h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 4/2512:20 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops23h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/23$725
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/21:50 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop15h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 9/96:05 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop17h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/23$727
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 1/2412:20 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop15h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 2/59:20 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops26h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/23$729
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/96:00 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops20h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 3/169:30 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop17h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/22$734
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 4/81:50 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop16h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 4/245:05 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop17h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/22$735
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 3/61:06 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops24h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1910:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop27h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$736
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 5/2711:35 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop24h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 6/15:20 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/21$737
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Thu 5/710:13 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop22h 12m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/171:30 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/22$739
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 4/3010:19 pm
LAX
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GIG
1 stop22h 06m
Copa Airlines
Mon 5/185:10 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop22h 09m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/23$740

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 January 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$720
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$410
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$770
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights.
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. 6% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 23, 2026.
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

Sat 2/21

8:30 pm-6:25 am

1 stop28h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/24

6:05 am-6:20 am

1 stop29h 15m

$793

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

11:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/21

5:20 pm-7:50 am

1 stop18h 30m

$817

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

9:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/22

1:40 pm-7:45 am

1 stop22h 05m

$817

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

9:55 pm-6:05 am

2 stops28h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$821

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

6:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/24

5:20 pm-7:50 am

1 stop18h 30m

$821

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

10:55 pm-6:05 am

2 stops27h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/24

5:20 pm-7:50 am

1 stop18h 30m

$821

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

7:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/21

5:20 pm-7:50 am

1 stop18h 30m

$821

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

9:25 am-4:30 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/22

5:20 pm-7:50 am

1 stop18h 30m

$821

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

10:59 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops37h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/9

7:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$822

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 3/23

3:05 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/30

5:20 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$827

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Gurufare the most. Gurufare 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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Estimated round-trip price
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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 January 16, 2026.

Booking 73 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 $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.

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 January 23, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

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

    LATAM Airlines and Delta can get you from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in just under 24h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h. 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 $518 and $523, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 50% 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 $362 on LATAM Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $390 and American Airlines from $394 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 $15 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 $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 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 January 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$444Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$518Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$523Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$554Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$608Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$654Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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