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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 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RIO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 23, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2712:50 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop14h 35mLATAM Airlines
Sat 1/37:15 amGIG - LAX
1 stop15h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/22$756
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/278:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop19h 20mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/277:00 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops20h 04mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/20$796
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Fri 12/262:05 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops29h 00mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/69:30 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop21h 04mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/23$884
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/236:00 amLAS - GIG
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2910:30 pmGIG - LAS
1 stop27h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$917
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:45 amLAX - GIG
2 stops22h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sat 12/277:15 amGIG - LAX
1 stop15h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,069
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Wed 12/2411:20 amLAS - GIG
1 stop17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3110:30 pmGIG - LAS
1 stop18h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,076
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Mon 12/221:25 pmLAS - GIG
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/309:55 pmGIG - LAS
1 stop16h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,137
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:59 amLAS - GIG
1 stop24h 16mGOL
Mon 12/2910:30 pmGIG - LAS
1 stop18h 35mGOL
Deal found 12/22$1,149
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Tue 12/2312:15 pmLAS - GIG
2 stops29h 40mLATAM Airlines
Mon 12/297:15 amGIG - LAS
2 stops21h 44mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,153
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Sat 12/2712:50 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop16h 55mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/212:40 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,161
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:00 amLAX - GIG
1 stop19h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/159:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop30h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,172
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Fri 12/2612:50 pmLAX - SDU
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/318:05 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,181

Find 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 December 23, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$610
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One-way from

$334
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January

Average price

$1,192
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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 December 23, 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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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

11:31 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/8

8:00 pm-9:31 am

2 stops41h 31m

$660

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

11:31 pm-11:05 am

1 stop31h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

8:45 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops52h 37m

$663

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:10 pm-6:25 am

2 stops26h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/7

7:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$687

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 3/16

3:05 pm-11:35 am

1 stop16h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/23

5:15 pm-7:15 am

1 stop18h 00m

$720

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

8:30 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 1/27

8:05 pm-6:20 am

1 stop15h 15m

$747

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

12:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop17h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 1/27

7:40 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$752

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/6

11:55 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop24h 49m

$759

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/25

12:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop15h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/6

7:15 am-9:06 pm

2 stops18h 51m

$759

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/24

7:03 am-10:15 am

1 stop22h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/9

9:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$759

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/4

10:13 am-8:20 am

1 stop17h 07m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

9:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$762

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Best time to book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (average of $369). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $783). 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 December 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 16h 30m. Fly via Air Canada, Avianca, or LATAM Airlines to get the fastest option. California and Rio de Janeiro are separated by a distance of 6296 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 $323 on LATAM Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $334 and Copa Airlines from $379 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 Los Angeles - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont or San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (average of $369). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $783). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 8 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$392Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$411Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$518Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$565Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$590Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$608Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$625Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$669Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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