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$358+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — GIG
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Thu 4/23
Thu 4/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 24, 2026.

This Sembo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Sembo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1711:55 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/210:20 am
GIG
-
SFO
1 stop35h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$760
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1611:55 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops20h 35m
Avianca
Fri 10/307:30 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops19h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 3/21$764
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/42:30 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops33h 05m
Avianca
Thu 8/201:35 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops25h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/23$769
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/227:45 am
SFO
-
GIG
3 stops36h 45m
Avianca
Fri 7/34:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/23$779
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/152:30 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/309:30 pm
GIG
-
SFO
1 stop18h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$783
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/122:15 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops30h 15m
Avianca
Thu 8/274:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
3 stops41h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 3/23$786
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/811:55 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops20h 35m
Avianca
Mon 9/144:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops48h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/23$792
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/182:15 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops21h 20m
Avianca
Fri 4/241:35 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops26h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 3/22$795
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/411:55 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops20h 35m
Avianca
Thu 6/117:20 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops19h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/23$796
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sat 4/1811:55 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2210:40 am
GIG
-
SFO
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$798
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/411:55 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops35h 40m
Avianca
Sun 8/164:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
3 stops41h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 3/23$799
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/12:15 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/45:20 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops53h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$800

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

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 March 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$760
(Sembo)

One-way from

$358
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,061
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 March 24, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

1:12 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/13

5:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$949

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

8:21 pm-12:25 am

1 stop24h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/2

5:10 am-6:10 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$949

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

4:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop35h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/30

9:05 pm-10:42 am

1 stop17h 37m

$954

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

6:54 pm-8:15 am

1 stop33h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/23

9:05 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$954

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

5:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/11

9:05 pm-12:15 am

1 stop31h 10m

$1,043

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

12:45 am-8:15 am

1 stop27h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/26

9:05 pm-12:15 am

1 stop31h 10m

$1,057

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

5:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/26

1:20 pm-9:25 am

2 stops24h 05m

$1,108

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

11:45 pm-6:05 am

2 stops26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/17

9:00 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$1,202

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

8:16 pm-12:30 am

1 stop24h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/11

5:10 am-5:59 pm

1 stop16h 49m

$1,205

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

12:45 am-8:15 am

1 stop27h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/22

9:05 pm-11:39 am

1 stop18h 34m

$1,221

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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 Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-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 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 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 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.

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

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 $382). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $845). 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 March 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines,LATAM Airlines, andUnited 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,911 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,464 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,487 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,505 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 8 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 Copa Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in about 22h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 42m. There are 6607 mi between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Delta, at $342, 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 GOL. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 68% 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), Air Canada ($388), and American Airlines ($588).

  • 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 $382). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $845). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 8 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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$392Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$415Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$565Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$798Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$808Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$948Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$988Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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