Rio de Janeiro

$332+ 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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RIO
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rio de Janeiro

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 May 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/256:00 am
LAX
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GIG
1 stop20h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 11/211:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops20h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$694
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/256:00 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops23h 25m
GOL
Tue 12/810:25 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop16h 31m
GOL
Deal found 5/13$696
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1410:15 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops21h 50m
Delta
Mon 9/216:35 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops20h 14m
Delta
Deal found 5/12$697
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 9/29:35 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops21h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 9/117:00 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops31h 49m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/13$700
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/73:55 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop16h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 6/89:10 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops37h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/13$704
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Sun 6/72:02 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop18h 28m
Copa Airlines
Mon 6/155:10 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop22h 12m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/10$706
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1110:15 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops20h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 11/157:25 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop40h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/12$707
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/262:02 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop22h 03m
Copa Airlines
Sat 9/261:30 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop25h 45m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/14$708
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Mon 6/2210:13 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop22h 17m
Copa Airlines
Thu 6/255:10 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop22h 12m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/11$710
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/2010:13 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop22h 17m
Copa Airlines
Thu 6/255:10 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 47m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/11$712
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/262:55 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop16h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 12/45:20 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/13$713
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/21:00 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop16h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 11/47:00 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/12$714

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 May 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$694
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$332
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$841
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights.
From California to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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

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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop22h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/15

10:25 pm-10:12 am

1 stop16h 47m

$734

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 9/21

1:45 pm-10:46 am

2 stops25h 01m

$794

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

5:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops43h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 9/21

1:45 pm-10:46 am

2 stops25h 01m

$806

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 9/20

1:51 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/28

5:10 am-4:47 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$816

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Sat 9/26

6:21 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops38h 49m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 10/4

8:15 pm-10:50 am

2 stops42h 35m

$835

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

6:00 am-6:15 am

1 stop19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/30

11:55 pm-11:12 am

1 stop16h 17m

$844

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

10:04 pm-12:25 am

1 stop22h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/28

5:10 am-10:58 pm

1 stop21h 48m

$862

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 5/27

1:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/11

12:15 pm-7:50 am

2 stops23h 35m

$876

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sat 6/6

2:30 am-4:05 am

1 stop21h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/15

5:10 am-11:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$880
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

1:10 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/19

9:05 pm-9:02 am

1 stop15h 57m

$908

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

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

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (average of $67). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,966). 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.

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

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 22h 14m. Fly via GOL, United Airlines, or Copa 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 $334 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $363 and Air Canada from $388 one-way.

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (average of $67). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,966). 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 May 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$365Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$392Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$415Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$620Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$623Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$669Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$729Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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