Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$353+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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SFO — GIG
Jun 9 — Jun 161
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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 May 10, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/232:15 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops21h 20m
Avianca
Mon 10/51:35 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops25h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/8$773
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/172:15 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops21h 20m
Avianca
Thu 8/271:35 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops25h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/5$783
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/182:15 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops21h 20m
Avianca
Mon 8/314:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops33h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 5/5$792
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/137:45 am
SFO
-
GIG
3 stops27h 50m
Avianca
Mon 7/271:35 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops26h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 5/8$793
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Fri 11/207:30 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops47h 35m
Air Canada
Fri 11/272:50 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/7$798
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 8/117:45 am
SFO
-
GIG
3 stops36h 45m
Avianca
Mon 8/241:35 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops25h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/7$799
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/172:15 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops21h 20m
Avianca
Sun 8/301:35 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops39h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 5/5$800
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/132:15 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops36h 00m
Avianca
Wed 8/261:35 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops25h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 5/6$802
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 10/317:30 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops23h 35m
Air Canada
Thu 11/122:50 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops25h 14m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/6$803
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/117:45 am
SFO
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GIG
3 stops27h 50m
Avianca
Fri 8/211:35 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops26h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 5/5$809

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 May 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$773
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$353
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,099
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

7:45 am-3:35 pm

3 stops51h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/13

7:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$874

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 10/12

5:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/26

8:55 pm-10:42 am

1 stop17h 47m

$1,102
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

10:29 am-10:15 am

1 stop18h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/7

10:25 pm-11:08 am

1 stop17h 43m

$1,143

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

8:21 pm-12:25 am

1 stop24h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/30

5:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,160

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

1:12 am-12:25 am

1 stop19h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/21

5:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,165

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

Sat 9/12

1:30 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,165

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

1:59 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops20h 06m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/21

10:10 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop28h 48m

$1,199

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 7/3

1:12 am-1:10 am

1 stop19h 58m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/9

5:10 am-5:59 pm

1 stop16h 49m

$1,205

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

7:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/22

10:10 pm-12:51 am

1 stop30h 41m

$1,212

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

6:00 am-3:35 pm

3 stops29h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/13

6:50 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops31h 45m

$1,238

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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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Estimated round-trip price
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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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 2 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 $746). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,380). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco 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 May 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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

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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 11.0 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 Avianca, United Airlines, and GOL fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in about 18h 46m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 33h 04m. 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 69% 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 Azul ($442).

  • 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 $746). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,380). 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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$392Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$415Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$630Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$830Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$987Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$988Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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