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$330+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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SFO — GIG
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Tue 2/10
Tue 2/17
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$635
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$330
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,088
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 11, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/102:30 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1611:25 amGIG - SFO
2 stops37h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$635
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:00 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/178:45 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops52h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$636
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:55 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops26h 25mAvianca
Tue 4/287:25 amGIG - SFO
2 stops20h 30mAvianca
Deal found 1/9$643
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 3/107:30 amSFO - GIG
2 stops23h 35mAir Canada
Sun 3/158:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 1/9$649
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Mon 3/96:52 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops36h 13mAir Canada
Sun 3/158:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 1/8$652
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/192:15 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops30h 10mAvianca
Fri 4/241:30 amGIG - SFO
2 stops26h 25mAvianca
Deal found 1/11$653
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Mon 2/236:52 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops36h 13mAir Canada
Sun 3/158:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 1/9$654
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Tue 2/242:30 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/178:45 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops52h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$656
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Mon 2/236:52 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops36h 13mAir Canada
Fri 3/138:00 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops29h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 1/9$658
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Mon 3/94:15 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/173:55 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$659
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Mon 2/236:52 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops36h 13mAir Canada
Tue 3/173:55 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops25h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 1/9$661
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/24:15 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop38h 50mAir Canada
Sun 3/88:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop29h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 1/9$682

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

1:20 pm-12:40 am

2 stops30h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/7

7:30 am-11:20 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$643

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

2:30 pm-11:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/23

1:45 am-11:40 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$701

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

11:10 pm-12:40 am

2 stops20h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/25

10:55 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$706

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

12:10 am-6:25 am

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/23

10:55 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop19h 51m

$706

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

4:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop38h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/30

9:00 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop27h 33m

$757

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

4:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop38h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

8:00 pm-10:54 am

1 stop18h 54m

$758

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

1:20 pm-12:40 am

2 stops30h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/23

10:30 pm-1:37 pm

1 stop20h 07m

$801

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:10 pm-12:40 am

2 stops20h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/8

7:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$816

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

1:35 am-6:25 am

2 stops23h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/5

1:45 am-12:00 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$838

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

6:55 am-11:21 pm

2 stops20h 26m

$841

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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 Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco-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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 11 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $364). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $853). 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 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from San Francisco 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,038 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
7.9
Good
8,038 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,038 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
7.9
Good
8,038 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
1,901 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,038 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,145 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,038 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
7.2
Good
11,100 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,038 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 7 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco 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.

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

    Airlines like Avianca fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in about 30h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 6607 mi between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Delta, at $361, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and Air Canada. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 67% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Avianca ($334), United Airlines ($609), and American Airlines ($652).

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $364). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $853). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$392Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$411Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$565Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$798Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$830Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$881Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,000Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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