Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$364+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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SAN — GIG
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/161:02 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop16h 13m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 3/177:35 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops23h 19m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/25$650
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 3/147:00 am
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop22h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 3/197:35 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops23h 19m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/23$699
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 10/27:00 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops26h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 10/67:00 am
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops31h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/25$718
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/102:09 pm
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops36h 16m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 3/177:35 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops23h 19m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/24$751
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2410:20 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop29h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 3/32:00 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops27h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/26$752
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 9/207:00 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops23h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 10/317:00 am
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops32h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/26$768
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:17 pm
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops21h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/510:55 pm
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$775
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/169:18 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop23h 12m
Copa Airlines
Tue 3/311:35 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop20h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/25$790
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/169:18 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/311:30 am
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops21h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$797

Find flight deals from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$650
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$364
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$863
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights.
From San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($192 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 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 San Diego 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 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 3/16

9:18 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/31

1:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$790

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 3/11

9:18 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

1:40 am-6:14 pm

1 stop20h 34m

$830

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 3/16

10:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops17h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/1

11:30 am-12:58 pm

2 stops29h 28m

$846

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Tue 3/17

6:15 am-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/6

9:00 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop25h 51m

$982

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Thu 3/19

1:02 pm-9:15 am

1 stop16h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/9

9:00 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop23h 31m

$982

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 3/18

1:02 pm-9:15 am

1 stop16h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/6

9:00 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop25h 51m

$982

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 3/18

10:30 pm-6:25 am

2 stops27h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/9

7:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$982

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 3/18

8:00 am-7:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/10

7:00 am-9:52 am

2 stops30h 52m

$1,018

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Thu 3/19

6:15 am-7:20 am

1 stop21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/10

7:00 am-9:52 am

2 stops30h 52m

$1,018

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Tue 3/10

1:53 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 42m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

8:55 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop23h 43m

$1,057

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 San Diego-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 San Diego-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-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 San Diego-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 San Diego-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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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $477). Flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,142). 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 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.

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

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San Diego; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the San Diego airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

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

    For as low as $846, Copa Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San Diego in 17h 20m. The distance between San Diego and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is about 6196 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Copa Airlines, at $477, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and LATAM Airlines. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $477). Flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,142). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$477Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$600Average$1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$656Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,038Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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