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$359+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — LAX
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 mayo 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$541
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$359
(Priceline)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$717
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mié. 5/288:05 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops19h 15mAmerican Airlines
mié. 6/411:10 amLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$541
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 5/89:05 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop25h 43mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/1012:56 amLAX - GIG
1 stop27h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$548
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2210:00 amGIG - LAX
1 stop30h 53mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/411:50 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$549
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/81:05 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/1112:05 pmLAX - SDU
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$565
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 5/265:00 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops34h 07mAir Canada
jue. 6/510:30 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops40h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$569
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mié. 5/147:55 amSDU - LAX
2 stops43h 12mAir Canada
mar. 6/310:30 pmLAX - SDU
2 stops37h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$571
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2911:00 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops36h 00mLATAM Airlines
jue. 6/54:15 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop21h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/29$585
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 9/181:30 amGIG - LAX
2 stops25h 00mAvianca
jue. 9/2512:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 55mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$587
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mié. 5/281:21 amGIG - LAX
1 stop26h 19mCopa Airlines
mié. 6/42:10 amLAX - GIG
1 stop21h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$597
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
lun. 8/2512:50 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 10mDelta
lun. 9/229:30 amLAX - GIG
1 stop20h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/30$635
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/138:00 amSDU - LAX
2 stops27h 10mLATAM Airlines
lun. 5/261:50 pmLAX - SDU
2 stops22h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/29$647
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
dom. 6/11:00 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops35h 19mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/46:20 amLAX - SDU
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$673

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 5/28

8:05 pm-11:20 am

2 stops19h 15m

Los Angeles

mié. 6/4

11:10 am-10:15 am

2 stops19h 05m

$541

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 5/22

10:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop30h 53m

Los Angeles

mié. 6/4

11:50 pm-12:25 am

2 stops20h 35m

$549

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 5/26

5:00 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops34h 07m

Los Angeles

jue. 6/5

10:30 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$569

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

SDU - LAX

SDULAX

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

lun. 5/26

7:55 am-11:05 am

2 stops31h 10m

Los Angeles

dom. 6/1

8:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$569

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

SDU - LAX

SDULAX

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mié. 5/14

7:55 am-7:50 pm

2 stops39h 55m

Los Angeles

dom. 5/25

12:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$571

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 5/29

11:00 pm-7:00 am

2 stops36h 00m

Los Angeles

jue. 6/5

4:15 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$585

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 9/18

1:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Los Angeles

jue. 9/25

12:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops19h 55m

$587

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 5/28

1:21 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 19m

Los Angeles

mié. 6/4

2:10 am-3:50 am

1 stop21h 40m

$597

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 8/25

12:50 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 10m

Los Angeles

lun. 9/22

9:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop20h 45m

$635

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 10/1

9:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop16h 00m

Los Angeles

mar. 10/14

12:56 am-8:15 am

1 stop27h 19m

$640

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Compare providers for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

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 Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Rio de Janeiro-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Rio de Janeiro-Los Angeles 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 Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 RIO to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mayo 1, 2025.

When flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated mayo 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Azul, Delta and LATAM Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
777 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles. 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 into for flights to Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro. Booking flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $541, American Airlines will fly you from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $548 and $569, respectively. American Airlines is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $359. Users have also found prices from $362 and $365 on United Airlines and Copa Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles 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 Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 3 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles. 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$524Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$582Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$588Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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