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

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

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

To save on the cost of your flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, book at least 40 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 30% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $782 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,001.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $663.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to GIG?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 2 airlines have flights from Sacramento Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day.

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lun. 9/112:16 pmSMF - GIG

2 stops20h 54mLATAM Airlines

lun. 9/812:50 pmGIG - SMF

2 stops26h 16mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$1,048

jue. 10/237:00 amSMF - GIG

2 stops28h 10mLATAM Airlines

vie. 10/312:00 pmGIG - SMF

2 stops24h 47mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,067

jue. 10/231:05 pmSMF - GIG

1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines

vie. 10/318:55 pmGIG - SMF

1 stop19h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,080

lun. 12/226:00 amSMF - GIG

2 stops19h 25mLATAM Airlines

mié. 1/79:30 pmGIG - SMF

1 stop18h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,100

lun. 9/17:00 amSMF - GIG

1 stop23h 15mDelta

lun. 9/89:00 pmGIG - SMF

1 stop18h 06mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$1,130

mié. 8/201:09 pmSMF - GIG

1 stop15h 06mUnited Airlines

mié. 8/279:05 pmGIG - SMF

2 stops30h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,135

mié. 8/2012:16 pmSMF - GIG

1 stop17h 59mDelta

mié. 8/275:15 amGIG - SMF

2 stops21h 35mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$1,136

lun. 12/2211:49 pmSMF - GIG

1 stop25h 26mAmerican Airlines

mié. 1/710:30 pmGIG - SMF

1 stop24h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,766

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lun. 9/112:16 pmSMF - GIG

2 stops20h 54mLATAM Airlines

lun. 9/812:50 pmGIG - SMF

2 stops26h 16mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$1,048

jue. 10/237:00 amSMF - GIG

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1 stop17h 27mDelta

Deal found 8/12

$1,080

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1 stop19h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$1,080

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2 stops21h 42mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$1,067

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1 stop23h 15mDelta

lun. 9/89:00 pmGIG - SMF

1 stop18h 06mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$1,130

lun. 12/226:00 amSMF - GIG

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mié. 1/79:30 pmGIG - SMF

1 stop18h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,100

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mié. 8/201:09 pmSMF - GIG

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Deal found 8/13

$1,135

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Deal found 8/14

$1,136

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2 stops26h 16mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$1,048

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1 stop23h 15mDelta

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1 stop18h 06mDelta

Deal found 8/14

$1,130

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mié. 10/17:00 amSMF - GIG

2 stops33h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$1,206

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1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/14

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6:00 am-6:25 am

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9:30 pm-11:25 am

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SMF - GIG

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$1,130

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SMF - GIG

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mié. 10/1

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$2,788

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Sacramento 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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United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,916 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

United Airlines

7.4

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8,916 reviews

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7.4

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8,916 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,916 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 2 airlines have flights from Sacramento Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $757 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $1,057. American Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Sacramento 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$757	Average$1,424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,057	Average$1,263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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