Rio de Janeiro

$318+ 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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RIO
Jun 15 — Jun 221
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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 May 16, 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.
Fri 11/67:00 am
LAX
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GIG
1 stop18h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 11/158:50 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops19h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$670
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sat 11/77:35 am
LAX
-
GIG
2 stops17h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 11/158:50 pm
GIG
-
LAX
2 stops19h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$675
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/110:15 pm
LAX
-
SDU
2 stops29h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 12/88:15 pm
SDU
-
LAX
1 stop14h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/15$682
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
-
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 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.
Mon 10/512:15 pm
LAX
-
GIG
1 stop17h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 10/149:55 pm
GIG
-
LAX
1 stop23h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$703
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 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
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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

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 May 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$669
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$318
(oojo)

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 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. 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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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 May 16, 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

12:17 pm-12:25 am

1 stop32h 08m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/3

1:30 am-11:22 pm

1 stop25h 52m

$769

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 7/6

2:19 am-4:05 am

1 stop21h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/4

1:25 am-10:58 pm

1 stop25h 33m

$773

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 8/14

10:31 am-8:20 am

1 stop17h 49m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/28

2:50 pm-9:25 am

2 stops22h 35m

$859

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 6/23

12:17 pm-12:30 am

1 stop32h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/22

5:10 am-11:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$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

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 7/17

10:04 pm-1:10 am

1 stop23h 06m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/28

5:10 am-11:22 pm

1 stop22h 12m

$908

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Mon 5/25

1:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 6/13

8:15 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$914
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 6/21

12:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop15h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/28

10:10 pm-11:08 am

1 stop16h 58m

$929

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 7/15

1:51 am-1:25 am

1 stop19h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/8

5:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$940

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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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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?

Booking 63 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 $270). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

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 May 16, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Copa Airlines, andLATAM 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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?

    Copa Airlines, GOL, and Delta can get you from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in just under 17h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 19m. 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, Copa Airlines ($434), GOL ($608), and United Airlines ($669) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. These flights start at 52% 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 $363. However, be on the lookout for offers from United 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, Praça da República, 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, Praça da República, and Memorial da América Latina can be accessed by traveling approximately 14.3 mi, 12.9 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 $36 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, Bayside Marketplace, and Bayfront Park. Kaseya Center, Bayside Marketplace and Bayfront Park 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 $26 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 $270). Flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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 May 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$434Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$608Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$669Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$729Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$750Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$777Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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