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$280+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RIO
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 2, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 11/511:05 am
LAX
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GIG
1 stop32h 25m
Copa Airlines
Thu 11/125:05 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop22h 24m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/30$581
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/279:25 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops22h 15m
Delta
Wed 11/1112:30 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop22h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$583
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/319:40 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops20h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 9/241:40 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop21h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/28$587
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/2811:35 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops23h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 11/1112:30 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop22h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/31$588
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/31:51 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop18h 34m
Copa Airlines
Thu 9/175:10 am
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop35h 29m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/28$589
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/109:24 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops30h 51m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 11/1612:30 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop22h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/1$590
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 10/139:25 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops23h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 11/41:00 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops22h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/30$591
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/59:00 pm
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops33h 15m
Delta
Thu 9/241:40 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop21h 35m
Delta
Deal found 7/30$593
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 9/611:05 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops19h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 9/237:55 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops27h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/30$595
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/2811:35 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops23h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 11/87:00 am
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops28h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/31$596
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/511:30 am
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop18h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 10/2611:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops19h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$597
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/273:55 pm
LAX
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GIG
1 stop16h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 9/31:40 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop22h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/30$599

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 August 2, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$581
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$280
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$816
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 10/13

2:19 am-4:05 am

1 stop21h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/7

1:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop15h 15m

$581

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

1:34 am-7:55 am

1 stop26h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 10/18

1:30 am-12:39 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$581

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

12:06 pm-7:55 am

1 stop15h 49m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/2

5:10 am-10:58 pm

1 stop21h 48m

$581
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 10/26

1:34 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/30

10:30 am-11:02 pm

1 stop16h 32m

$581

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

6:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/23

2:55 pm-9:35 am

2 stops22h 40m

$623

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 10/22

1:51 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 10/31

1:35 am-11:29 pm

1 stop25h 54m

$656

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 10/23

4:39 pm-9:35 am

1 stop36h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/1

9:55 pm-9:48 am

1 stop16h 53m

$675

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 9/17

10:04 pm-4:05 am

1 stop26h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/20

1:30 am-12:39 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$676

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 10/13

1:34 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/21

5:10 am-4:47 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$676

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 9/11

8:45 am-10:15 am

2 stops21h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/24

1:40 pm-7:15 am

1 stop21h 35m

$707

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (average of $855). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,287). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $687 and $970 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $581 on Copa Airlines (Nov 5-Nov 12).

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

Booking 37 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.

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 21h 46m. Fly via Copa Airlines, GOL, or Delta 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 $245 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $300 and Avianca from $334 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (average of $855). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,287). 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 August 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$365Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$392Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$608Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$614Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$620Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$638Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$656Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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