Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$436+ 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — GIG
Feb 18 — Feb 251
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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 February 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$849
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$436
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$884
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. 21% potential increase in price ($332 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($132 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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

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 February 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Thu 3/136:30 amSAN - GIG
1 stop21h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/209:30 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop24h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/12$849
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/302:05 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/65:45 amGIG - SAN
3 stops29h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$860
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/3012:48 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops38h 22mGOL
Sun 4/69:00 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops41h 58mGOL
Deal found 2/13$941
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Mon 3/36:15 amSAN - GIG
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Mon 3/1010:55 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop25h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/13$999
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Mon 3/36:15 amSAN - GIG
1 stop21h 05mLATAM Airlines
Mon 3/1010:55 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/13$1,003
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Sun 5/47:25 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops24h 50mCopa Airlines
Thu 6/191:21 amGIG - SAN
2 stops25h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/13$1,039
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/298:45 amSAN - GIG
2 stops19h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/69:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops19h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/13$1,043
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2210:40 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop31h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/2911:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/12$4,023
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2512:40 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops23h 10mAir Canada
Wed 4/23:55 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 2/12$4,241
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/257:10 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop31h 45mIberia
Tue 4/14:50 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop29h 10mIberia
Deal found 2/12$12,648

Find flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl within your budget

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 February 13, 2025.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Thu 3/13

6:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/20

9:30 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop24h 41m

$849

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Sun 3/30

2:05 pm-12:25 am

2 stops30h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 4/6

5:45 am-7:41 am

3 stops29h 56m

$860

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Sun 3/30

12:48 pm-7:10 am

2 stops38h 22m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 4/6

9:00 pm-10:58 am

2 stops41h 58m

$941

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 3/3

6:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/10

10:55 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop25h 21m

$999

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 3/3

6:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/10

10:55 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,003

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Sun 5/4

7:25 pm-12:15 am

2 stops24h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/19

1:21 am-10:28 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$1,039

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Tue 4/29

8:45 am-8:15 am

2 stops19h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/6

9:05 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops19h 57m

$1,043

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Sat 3/22

10:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/29

11:00 pm-12:53 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$4,023

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Tue 3/25

12:40 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/2

3:55 pm-11:48 am

2 stops23h 53m

$4,241

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Tue 3/25

7:10 pm-6:55 am

1 stop31h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/1

4:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$12,648

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Deals found on 2/13

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 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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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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

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 February 13, 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 40% versus a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 February 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them