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$403+ 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — LAX
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 22, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/157:20 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops18h 50m
Avianca
Mon 5/2512:15 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops20h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/18$539
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.
Fri 5/14:40 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops33h 30m
Avianca
Sat 5/1612:15 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops26h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/22$570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/59:05 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop18h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 8/1711:40 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop16h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$577
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/241:45 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops24h 30m
Avianca
Wed 5/1312:15 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops26h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/17$583
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:10 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop35h 50m
Copa Airlines
Sat 5/912:17 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop15h 38m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$587
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/75:10 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop21h 48m
Copa Airlines
Sun 10/181:51 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop22h 14m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$590
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/194:40 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops48h 20m
Avianca
Tue 6/92:40 pm
LAX
-
GIG
3 stops29h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 3/18$591
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/79:05 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop28h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 8/1612:51 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop27h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$595
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/66:00 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/2612:45 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$598
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:20 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops18h 50m
Avianca
Wed 5/271:00 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops19h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 3/18$599
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1711:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop23h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 12/22:06 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop14h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Mon 3/2310:30 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 06m
American Airlines
Tue 4/71:51 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops18h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$602

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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$539
(Avianca)

One-way from

$403
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$562
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/6

10:30 am-11:19 pm

1 stop16h 49m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

2:30 am-12:25 am

1 stop17h 55m

$590

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/9

5:10 am-10:58 pm

1 stop21h 48m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

1:51 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 34m

$590

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/1

5:10 am-11:19 pm

1 stop22h 09m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

2:02 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 03m

$635

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/1

5:10 am-11:19 pm

1 stop22h 09m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

2:02 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 23m

$640

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/13

5:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 9/25

1:51 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 14m

$640

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/10

1:25 am-11:15 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

12:06 pm-7:40 am

1 stop15h 34m

$685

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/1

10:40 am-11:19 pm

1 stop16h 39m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

2:09 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 16m

$735

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/3

10:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/7

1:51 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 14m

$740

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/1

5:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/7

1:51 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 14m

$740

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/1

5:10 am-4:47 pm

1 stop15h 37m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

1:51 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 14m

$750

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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 March 13, 2026.

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 15 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 $314). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $491.

What’s the fastest layover option from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 24m.

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 March 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Copa Airlines, andLATAM 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,916 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 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 $590, Copa Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro in 21h 48m. Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 6296 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 $279, 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 United Airlines and LATAM Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $490 and $533, respectively. Copa Airlines is 58% 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $370. Users have also found prices from $373 and $423 on American 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles (average of $314). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$279Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$490Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$533Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$595Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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