Rio de Janeiro

$299+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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LAX — RIO
Jun 28 — Jul 51
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in January or November, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 June 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$696
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$299
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$946
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. 3% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 June 23, 2025.

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Wed 10/89:15 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops34h 50mLATAM Airlines
Tue 10/146:15 amGIG - LAX
3 stops40h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/23$692
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Thu 8/146:20 amLAX - SDU
3 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/289:20 pmSDU - LAX
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$696
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/111:30 amLAX - SDU
2 stops19h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sun 9/78:20 pmSDU - LAX
1 stop14h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/20$704
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Fri 8/152:01 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops21h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/288:30 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$705
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Thu 9/252:50 pmLAX - GIG
3 stops35h 30mAvianca
Wed 10/17:25 amGIG - LAX
2 stops19h 05mAvianca
Deal found 6/21$725
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Fri 9/262:15 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop16h 00mDelta
Mon 10/136:25 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops20h 26mDelta
Deal found 6/20$729
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Thu 9/258:45 amLAX - GIG
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/139:05 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/20$730
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Wed 10/812:12 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop16h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/1411:00 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops20h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/22$734
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Tue 7/1512:30 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops22h 00mGOL
Wed 7/305:00 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops20h 30mGOL
Deal found 6/22$788
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Sat 8/231:55 pmLAX - SDU
1 stop19h 40mDelta
Tue 8/268:20 pmSDU - LAX
1 stop14h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/23$831
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Sat 9/131:45 amLAX - GIG
1 stop22h 10mCopa Airlines
Wed 9/241:27 amGIG - LAX
1 stop19h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/22$838
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Tue 11/1111:20 pmLAX - SDU
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/163:00 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops23h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/22$898

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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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Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

9:15 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/14

6:15 am-6:40 pm

3 stops40h 25m

$692

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

6:20 am-1:00 pm

3 stops26h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 8/28

9:20 pm-11:10 pm

3 stops29h 50m

$696

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

11:30 am-11:15 am

2 stops19h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 9/7

8:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop14h 40m

$704

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

2:01 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops21h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/28

8:30 pm-11:10 am

2 stops42h 40m

$705

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

2:50 pm-6:20 am

3 stops35h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/1

7:25 am-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$725

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

2:15 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/13

6:25 pm-10:51 am

2 stops20h 26m

$729

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

8:45 am-8:15 am

1 stop19h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/7

9:05 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$730

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

12:12 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 08m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/14

11:00 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops20h 54m

$734

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 7/15

12:30 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/30

5:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops20h 30m

$788

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

1:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 8/26

8:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop14h 40m

$831

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

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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 June 20, 2025.

Booking 43 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 June 23, 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 12% 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 Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 June 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Azul, Delta and LATAM Airlines from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

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.

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

    According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($697), Avianca ($744), and American Airlines ($780) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. These flights start at 12% 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 $358. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca 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 Atlanta?

    Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and Fox Theatre are the most popular attractions in Atlanta if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and Fox Theatre can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 8.6 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those looking to explore during their layover in Atlanta can rent a car from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $50 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 Wynwood Art District, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace. Wynwood Art District, Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace are located about 5.5 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 $22 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 June 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$507Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$514Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$543Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$545Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$554Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$628Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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