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$956+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — RIO
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lun. 8/4
lun. 8/11
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$965
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$956
(KAYAK)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,116
From Sacramento Intl to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 30, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/88:30 amSMF - GIG
2 stops25h 25mAir Canada
mar. 9/302:45 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops33h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$965
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/2010:05 amSMF - GIG
2 stops20h 10mLATAM Airlines
mié. 8/275:50 amGIG - SMF
2 stops21h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,026
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/231:05 pmSMF - GIG
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
vie. 10/318:55 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop19h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,080
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/129:33 amSMF - SDU
3 stops31h 52mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/196:20 amSDU - SMF
3 stops30h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,115
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/511:15 pmSMF - GIG
2 stops31h 00mDelta
vie. 9/57:00 amGIG - SMF
2 stops32h 06mDelta
Deal found 7/28$1,159
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/156:00 amSMF - GIG
2 stops22h 20mAmerican Airlines
vie. 8/2211:00 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops22h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,184
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/412:01 pmSMF - GIG
3 stops44h 39mMultiple Airlines
lun. 8/119:40 pmGIG - SMF
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,318
This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/43:20 pmSMF - GIG
2 stops29h 05mCopa Airlines
vie. 10/241:30 amGIG - SMF
2 stops20h 33mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,364
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/47:00 amSMF - SDU
2 stops22h 35mLATAM Airlines
sáb. 10/258:20 pmSDU - SMF
2 stops18h 37mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/28$4,855

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

lun. 9/8

8:30 am-1:55 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 9/30

2:45 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$965

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

mié. 8/20

10:05 am-10:15 am

2 stops20h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 8/27

5:50 am-10:50 pm

2 stops21h 00m

$1,026

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

jue. 10/23

1:05 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 10/31

8:55 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop19h 36m

$1,080

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - SDU

SMFSDU

Sacramento Intl

vie. 9/12

9:33 am-9:25 pm

3 stops31h 52m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

vie. 9/19

6:20 am-8:38 am

3 stops30h 18m

$1,115

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

vie. 8/15

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops22h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 8/22

11:00 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$1,184

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 10/4

3:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops29h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 10/24

1:30 am-6:03 pm

2 stops20h 33m

$1,364

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

vie. 12/26

4:05 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 12/31

2:00 pm-6:56 pm

3 stops33h 56m

$1,685

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - SDU

SMFSDU

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 10/4

7:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops22h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

sáb. 10/25

8:20 pm-10:57 am

2 stops18h 37m

$4,855

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

vie. 8/8

6:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$956

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - SDU

SMFSDU

Sacramento Intl

vie. 8/8

6:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops23h 35m

$964

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Deals found on 7/28

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

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Sacramento 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.

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 julio 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines, and Copa Airlines from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,822 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Rio de Janeiro should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro from 2 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $965. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by LATAM Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,026 and $1,080, respectively. Air Canada is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for LATAM Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $956. Users have also found prices from $985 and $1,083 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Sacramento 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 julio 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$757Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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