Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$369+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — GIG
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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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 October 27, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Wed 11/127:00 amSAN - GIG
2 stops28h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/169:30 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop25h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/25$707
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sat 11/2912:16 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop15h 04mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/1011:30 amGIG - SAN
2 stops29h 32mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/25$782
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 12/87:10 amSAN - GIG
2 stops30h 35mLATAM Airlines
Tue 2/249:30 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops30h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/27$786
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/712:00 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops23h 15mLATAM Airlines
Wed 11/125:20 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 42mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/25$860
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/68:00 amSAN - GIG
1 stop19h 20mLATAM Airlines
Fri 11/2810:10 amGIG - SAN
2 stops39h 11mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/27$873
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:30 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop28h 50mLATAM Airlines
Thu 12/113:20 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops22h 56mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/25$875
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/610:00 amSAN - GIG
2 stops25h 15mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/2711:30 amGIG - SAN
2 stops27h 22mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/27$890
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Mon 11/248:10 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop23h 20mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/79:55 amGIG - SAN
1 stop36h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/25$953
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:05 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop37h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sat 11/16:55 amGIG - SAN
2 stops31h 53mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/25$955

Cheap 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$707
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$369
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,075
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. 12% potential increase in price ($167 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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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San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 11/12

9:59 am-8:25 am

2 stops17h 26m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/16

9:30 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$711

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Tue 1/6

8:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/11

9:30 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop19h 48m

$1,040

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 12/3

8:12 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 18m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/13

1:30 am-5:37 pm

1 stop21h 07m

$1,049

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 11/17

8:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/23

1:30 am-5:03 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$1,050

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Tue 1/6

8:37 pm-12:30 am

2 stops22h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

1:40 am-6:14 pm

1 stop20h 34m

$1,066

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 11/12

8:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/15

1:30 am-5:03 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$1,105

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 12/8

1:53 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 42m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/24

9:55 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop23h 43m

$1,115

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Fri 12/26

6:15 am-9:35 am

2 stops22h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/3

9:55 pm-11:03 am

1 stop18h 08m

$1,117

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Thu 1/8

4:10 pm-12:30 am

2 stops27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/31

1:40 am-5:13 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$1,146

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 12/8

4:57 pm-8:55 pm

3 stops46h 58m

$369

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 San Diego-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 San Diego-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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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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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 October 27, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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 October 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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 3 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 $711, LATAM Airlines can have you in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San Diego in 17h 26m. 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?

    Delta, at $801, 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 United Airlines and American Airlines. These flights start at 31% 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 3 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$801Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$851Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,049Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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