Rio de Janeiro

$362+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RIO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in January or March, booked 3 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$603
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$362
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$745
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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1012:45 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop15h 40mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/1112:40 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/28$604
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/32:05 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop16h 30mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/97:35 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop15h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$688
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/1412:45 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop17h 00mLATAM Airlines
Mon 11/1712:40 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$689
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/112:50 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/129:30 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops40h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$697
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/38:20 amLAX - GIG
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/93:55 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops24h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$699
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:05 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop16h 30mLATAM Airlines
Mon 12/86:00 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops41h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/28$700
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1010:30 amLAX - SDU
2 stops19h 35mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/112:00 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops21h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/28$704
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/1012:45 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop17h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/1611:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop35h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$714
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/275:45 amLAX - GIG
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/105:10 pmGIG - LAX
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$715
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Wed 11/1212:45 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop17h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sat 11/157:15 amGIG - LAX
1 stop15h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/29$721
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/252:30 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop37h 50mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/212:25 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/28$732
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/210:30 amLAX - SDU
2 stops22h 55mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/62:00 pmSDU - LAX
1 stop21h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/28$755

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

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Price

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

4:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/1

3:45 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$607

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

1:10 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/5

9:55 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$731

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

10:30 am-7:10 am

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/14

6:45 am-11:40 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$732

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

2:01 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 29m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/19

1:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$768

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

1:25 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/4

1:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$814

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

12:38 am-6:25 am

3 stops24h 47m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/4

1:45 am-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$817

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

1:06 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 24m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/7

10:10 am-10:39 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$829

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

1:06 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 24m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/31

1:40 am-5:03 pm

1 stop19h 23m

$829

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

11:06 am-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 04m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-9:59 pm

2 stops19h 59m

$841

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

9:31 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops19h 54m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 2/20

5:40 pm-10:01 am

2 stops21h 21m

$841

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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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 3 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro (average of $491). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 LAX to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

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

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

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 78% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

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

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

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $645.

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

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 55m.

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

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 45m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles 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.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro from Los Angeles; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Los Angeles airport to Rio de Janeiro. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city center.

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

    United Airlines, Delta, and Copa Airlines can get you from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in just under 15h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 04m. There are 6296 mi between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($507), Delta ($508), and LATAM Airlines ($568) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is GOL, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $387. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Sao Paulo?

    Vibra São Paulo, Museu de Arte de São Paulo, and Edifício Copan are the most popular attractions in Sao Paulo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Vibra São Paulo, Museu de Arte de São Paulo, and Edifício Copan can be accessed by traveling approximately 21.4 mi, 14.3 mi, and 13.0 mi, respectively from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Sao Paulo can rent a car from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl for about $32 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Miami?

    Most Miami visitors opt to spend their time at Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, and Wynwood Art District. Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park and Wynwood Art District are located about 6.2 mi, 6.4 mi, and 5.5 mi, respectively from Miami if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Miami can rent one for about $21 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro (average of $491). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 6 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$507Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$508Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$568Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$571Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$608Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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