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$375+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — LAX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/2110:30 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/196:00 amLAX - GIG
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$602
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/2110:30 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop17h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/139:00 amLAX - GIG
2 stops18h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$606
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/189:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop16h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/3112:05 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$649
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/199:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop27h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/3112:05 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$669
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 12/209:30 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop26h 10mDelta
Thu 1/88:25 amLAX - GIG
1 stop18h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/18$685
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/209:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop31h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/112:55 amLAX - GIG
1 stop27h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$694
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/179:30 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop17h 39mDelta
Wed 12/3110:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/16$695
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/2310:30 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/2910:50 amLAX - GIG
1 stop16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$697
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/179:30 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop17h 39mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/137:20 amLAX - GIG
1 stop20h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/16$698
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/185:40 pmSDU - LAX
1 stop17h 40mLATAM Airlines
Fri 12/2612:50 pmLAX - SDU
1 stop15h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$878
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/2211:45 amSDU - LAX
2 stops23h 30mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/3112:50 pmLAX - SDU
1 stop19h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$896
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/2211:45 amSDU - LAX
2 stops23h 30mLATAM Airlines
Mon 12/2912:50 pmLAX - SDU
1 stop25h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$898

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$496
(LATAM Airlines)

One-way from

$375
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$775
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles 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 December 18, 2025.
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

Mon 3/23

1:40 am-11:39 pm

1 stop25h 59m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

2:02 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 23m

$504

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/2

1:40 am-10:39 pm

1 stop25h 59m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

9:08 pm-12:30 am

1 stop22h 22m

$508

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/16

10:30 am-11:36 pm

1 stop17h 06m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/23

10:13 pm-12:25 am

1 stop22h 12m

$544

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/20

5:10 am-10:29 pm

1 stop22h 19m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

1:01 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 29m

$548

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/20

5:10 am-10:29 pm

1 stop22h 19m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

11:19 am-8:00 am

1 stop15h 41m

$568

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/29

9:30 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

8:25 am-8:20 am

1 stop18h 55m

$586

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/30

10:10 am-10:36 pm

1 stop17h 26m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

1:01 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 29m

$587

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/3

9:30 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

$589

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/3

9:30 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/20

7:20 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

$593

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

SDU - LAX

SDULAX

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 1/22

1:40 pm-6:20 am

2 stops21h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

10:30 am-1:00 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$598

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Deals found on 12/16

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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.
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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 December 12, 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 65 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles (average of $348). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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 December 18, 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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 2% versus a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?

How often are flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and American 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,893 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

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 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?

    For as low as $656, Copa Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro in 15h 15m. Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 6304 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $488, Copa Airlines will fly you from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $524 and $571, respectively. Copa Airlines is 29% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $352. Users have also found prices from $364 and $370 on Copa Airlines and United 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles (average of $348). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $646). 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 4 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

Discover the top 4 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$488Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$524Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$571Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$607Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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