Rio de Janeiro

$404+ 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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RIO
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/301:50 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/217:30 amGIG - LAX
3 stops34h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$868
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/2912:50 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/289:30 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops44h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$881
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:50 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops35h 35mAvianca
Tue 1/201:45 amGIG - LAX
2 stops25h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/26$894
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:20 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop38h 45mAir Canada
Wed 1/289:00 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop18h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 12/25$910
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2712:50 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop16h 55mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/313:10 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop20h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/24$1,003
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/288:30 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops23h 00mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/3011:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop35h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,056
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/3010:30 amLAX - SDU
2 stops21h 30mLATAM Airlines
Wed 1/212:00 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops21h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,170
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/311:35 pmLAX - SDU
2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/112:50 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops22h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,316
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:50 pmLAX - SDU
1 stop15h 35mLATAM Airlines
Sun 1/1110:30 amSDU - LAX
2 stops24h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,394
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/2912:50 pmLAX - SDU
1 stop19h 15mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/95:10 pmSDU - LAX
1 stop18h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,453
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:55 amLAX - SDU
2 stops20h 30mLATAM Airlines
Thu 1/18:05 pmSDU - LAX
1 stop15h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,473
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2712:50 pmLAX - SDU
1 stop19h 25mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/21:40 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops21h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,499

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$721
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$404
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,206
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 ($48 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 December 2025

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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 December 28, 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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Price

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Mon 1/5

12:50 pm-11:25 am

1 stop17h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 1/20

12:10 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops52h 50m

$719

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

12:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop17h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 2/24

6:05 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$744

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

3:05 pm-11:35 am

1 stop16h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/14

7:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$752

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

12:33 am-8:45 pm

3 stops39h 12m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/29

8:45 pm-10:00 pm

3 stops30h 15m

$763

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

1:50 pm-12:40 am

2 stops29h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/4

7:30 am-12:30 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$777

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Fri 3/27

11:30 am-1:10 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 4/4

2:15 pm-7:00 am

2 stops20h 45m

$782

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Mon 3/23

11:30 am-11:05 am

2 stops19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/29

8:20 pm-11:11 am

2 stops18h 51m

$782

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

10:30 am-11:05 am

2 stops19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 2/24

8:05 pm-6:20 am

1 stop15h 15m

$784

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 3/23

2:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/29

11:00 pm-12:59 am

1 stop29h 59m

$794

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

12:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop15h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/11

2:00 pm-7:50 am

2 stops21h 50m

$810

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 December 26, 2025.

Booking 69 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 $492). Flying from Los Angeles 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 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 December 28, 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 evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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.

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

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 88% 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.

Santiago (SCL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $773.

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 Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 57m.

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 Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 33m.

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 December 28, 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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?

    LATAM Airlines, Avianca, and American Airlines can get you from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in just under 16h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 35m. 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, United Airlines ($444), Delta ($514), and American Airlines ($518) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. These flights start at 46% 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 LATAM Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $323. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and Delta, 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?

    Museu de Arte de São Paulo, Vibra São Paulo, and Memorial da América Latina are the most popular attractions in Sao Paulo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Museu de Arte de São Paulo, Vibra São Paulo, and Memorial da América Latina can be accessed by traveling approximately 14.3 mi, 21.4 mi, and 13.4 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 $34 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 Bayside Marketplace. Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace are located about 6.2 mi, 6.4 mi, and 6.4 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 $27 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 $492). Flying from Los Angeles 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 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$514Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$518Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$584Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$608Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$628Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$669Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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