How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 44 days in advance, which can save you up to 14% on flights from Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 44 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $642. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $869.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from Santa Barbara. Prices for January average $795 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $506. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a January flight can save you 43% on your journey compared to booking in December

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

When flying from Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Santa Barbara; 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 0 airlines have flights from the Santa Barbara airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.

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Cheapest in	January
Average price	$945

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Sun 7/278:12 amSBA - GIG

2 stops44h 03mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/39:05 pmGIG - SBA

2 stops28h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$1,180

Sun 7/278:15 amSBA - GIG

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Sun 8/312:50 pmGIG - SBA

2 stops35h 33mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$2,184

Sun 7/2712:10 pmSBA - GIG

2 stops22h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/34:05 pmGIG - SBA

3 stops24h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$2,563

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Sun 7/278:12 amSBA - GIG

2 stops44h 03mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/39:05 pmGIG - SBA

2 stops28h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$1,180

Sun 7/278:15 amSBA - GIG

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Sun 8/312:50 pmGIG - SBA

2 stops35h 33mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$2,184

Sun 7/2712:10 pmSBA - GIG

2 stops22h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/34:05 pmGIG - SBA

3 stops24h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$2,563

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Sun 7/278:12 amSBA - GIG

2 stops44h 03mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/39:05 pmGIG - SBA

2 stops28h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$1,180

Sun 7/278:15 amSBA - GIG

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Sun 8/312:50 pmGIG - SBA

2 stops35h 33mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$2,184

Sun 7/2712:10 pmSBA - GIG

2 stops22h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/34:05 pmGIG - SBA

3 stops24h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$2,563

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Santa Barbara

Sun 7/27

8:12 am-8:15 am

2 stops44h 03m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/3

9:05 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops28h 16m

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Santa BarbaraRio de Janeiro

SBA - GIG

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Santa Barbara

Sun 7/27

8:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop22h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/3

12:50 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops35h 33m

$2,184

Santa BarbaraRio de Janeiro

SBA - GIG

SBAGIG

Santa Barbara

Sun 7/27

12:10 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/3

4:05 pm-12:26 pm

3 stops24h 21m

$2,563

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

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

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

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

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

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

8,790 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

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

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
Santa Barbara (SBA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Santa Barbara; 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 0 airlines have flights from the Santa Barbara airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. It is only a 8.0 mi journey to Santa Barbara (SBA) from Santa Barbara’s city center.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Santa Barbara 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.

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