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$334+ Cheap flights from California to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RIO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rio de Janeiro

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$562
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$334
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$737
From California to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from California to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/1312:30 pmLAS - GIG
1 stop14h 50mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/187:35 pmGIG - LAS
2 stops22h 21mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/14$562
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/117:00 amLAS - GIG
1 stop21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/2011:55 pmGIG - LAS
1 stop29h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$571
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/297:00 amLAS - GIG
1 stop21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/511:55 pmGIG - LAS
1 stop23h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$580
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sun 11/1611:30 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 10mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/2712:40 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/12$586
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/2811:35 amLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 10mDelta
Tue 11/115:05 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops18h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/13$588
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/291:00 amLAS - GIG
1 stop19h 25mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/51:30 amGIG - LAS
1 stop25h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$588
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/511:55 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops27h 25mLATAM Airlines
Sat 11/812:40 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/13$590
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/119:21 amLAS - GIG
2 stops21h 14mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/205:40 pmGIG - LAS
2 stops24h 16mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/13$590
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:45 amLAX - GIG
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Wed 11/123:55 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops24h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$591
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/262:30 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 05mDelta
Sun 12/79:30 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/13$592
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/2811:35 amLAX - SDU
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Tue 11/118:05 pmSDU - LAX
1 stop14h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/13$593
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/111:55 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops27h 25mLATAM Airlines
Fri 12/59:30 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop18h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/13$595

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Rio de Janeiro 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

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Return

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Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/29

11:13 am-10:15 am

1 stop19h 02m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/5

11:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop29h 04m

$582

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

11:35 am-10:45 am

2 stops19h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/11

5:05 pm-6:50 am

2 stops18h 45m

$588

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/28

1:00 am-4:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/4

1:30 am-10:29 pm

1 stop25h 59m

$588

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

11:35 am-9:25 am

2 stops17h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 11/11

8:05 pm-6:00 am

1 stop14h 55m

$593

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

8:05 am-2:20 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 11/3

1:45 pm-10:32 am

2 stops25h 47m

$630

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/30

8:50 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/6

10:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$680

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Thu 2/19

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/25

9:00 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$685

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Fri 10/31

1:50 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 11/11

8:05 pm-6:00 am

1 stop14h 55m

$698

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/29

11:02 pm-4:00 am

2 stops24h 58m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/4

1:30 am-10:29 pm

1 stop25h 59m

$709

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

11:59 pm-9:35 am

1 stop28h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

8:55 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$740

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Rio de Janeiro as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Rio de Janeiro in 19h 02m. Fly via American Airlines, Delta, or Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. California and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 6202 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $334 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $359 and LATAM Airlines from $363 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Rio de Janeiro?

    The most popular route from California to Rio de Janeiro is Los Angeles - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Los Angeles - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro 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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Top 7 airlines flying from California to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to Rio de Janeiro. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$392Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$477Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$503Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$508Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$533Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$598Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$613Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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