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$279+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — GIG
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 23, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/2012:06 pm
LAX
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GIG
1 stop32h 19m
Copa Airlines
Fri 9/45:10 am
GIG
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LAX
1 stop21h 48m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/22$581
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/248:59 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops23h 06m
Delta
Thu 11/55:40 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop17h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$590
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/149:32 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops31h 13m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 8/168:00 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops27h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/22$591
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/189:32 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops29h 03m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 8/262:15 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops21h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/22$592
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:25 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop21h 55m
American Airlines
Sun 9/139:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$593
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2110:16 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops19h 59m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 9/277:55 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops27h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/21$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/79:02 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops19h 18m
American Airlines
Wed 9/169:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$597
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/219:32 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops20h 53m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 8/253:45 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops19h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/22$598
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/248:59 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops23h 06m
Delta
Wed 11/47:10 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops22h 24m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$600
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 11/119:04 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop29h 56m
Copa Airlines
Tue 11/171:35 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop25h 35m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/22$601
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/171:55 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop20h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 8/267:00 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops18h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/21$603
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/187:00 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops21h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 8/258:15 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops19h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$605

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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$581
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$279
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,119
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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 July 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 AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 10/9

1:51 am-7:55 am

1 stop26h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 10/22

1:30 am-12:39 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$581

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

1:51 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/19

10:30 am-12:39 pm

1 stop30h 09m

$581

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

2:19 am-7:55 am

1 stop25h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/24

1:30 am-10:58 pm

1 stop25h 28m

$581

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 11/24

1:05 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/8

10:30 am-11:52 am

1 stop30h 22m

$581

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 8/20

12:06 pm-12:25 am

1 stop32h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/3

1:30 am-10:58 pm

1 stop25h 28m

$581

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 11/17

12:50 am-8:00 am

1 stop26h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/23

5:05 am-3:52 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$601

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

1:51 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/6

5:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$618

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 11/2

12:51 am-9:35 am

1 stop27h 44m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/19

9:55 pm-9:48 am

1 stop16h 53m

$624

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 11/2

11:59 pm-9:35 am

1 stop28h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/19

9:55 pm-9:48 am

1 stop16h 53m

$624

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 8/21

3:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/26

2:55 pm-9:47 am

2 stops22h 52m

$630

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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?

Booking 72 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $827). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights typically cost between $872 and $1,132 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $581 on Copa Airlines (Aug 20-Aug 27).

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 July 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Copa Airlines, andLATAM 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,963 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

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.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,261 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,833 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

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 26h 04m. 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 Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, with prices starting at $452. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by GOL and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $608 and $638, respectively. Copa Airlines is currently priced 52% 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 $245 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $381 and American Airlines from $404 one-way.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $827). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$452Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$608Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$638Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$648Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$695Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$729Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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