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$473+ 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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — RIO
Jun 12 — Jun 191
Fri 6/12
Fri 6/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

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 May 13, 2026.

This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/178:19 pm
SMF
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GIG
2 stops31h 56m
United Airlines
Mon 9/79:05 pm
GIG
-
SMF
2 stops26h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$925
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/187:45 am
SMF
-
GIG
2 stops20h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 9/79:05 pm
GIG
-
SMF
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$953
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/215:15 am
SMF
-
GIG
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 9/79:05 pm
GIG
-
SMF
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$955
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/106:00 am
SMF
-
GIG
2 stops46h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 9/99:05 pm
GIG
-
SMF
2 stops30h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$972
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2511:13 am
SMF
-
GIG
2 stops17h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 9/92:50 pm
GIG
-
SMF
2 stops23h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$973
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Fri 11/204:05 pm
SMF
-
GIG
2 stops39h 00m
Azul
Sun 12/69:00 pm
GIG
-
SMF
2 stops47h 22m
Azul
Deal found 5/10$979
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/87:03 pm
SMF
-
GIG
2 stops33h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 9/159:05 pm
GIG
-
SMF
1 stop29h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$990
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/174:17 pm
SMF
-
GIG
2 stops35h 58m
United Airlines
Wed 9/99:05 pm
GIG
-
SMF
2 stops29h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,005
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/254:15 pm
SMF
-
GIG
2 stops36h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 9/79:05 pm
GIG
-
SMF
1 stop29h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,020
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/272:00 pm
SMF
-
GIG
2 stops38h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 9/79:05 pm
GIG
-
SMF
2 stops25h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,025
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/187:45 am
SMF
-
GIG
2 stops20h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 9/99:05 pm
GIG
-
SMF
2 stops29h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,033
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/245:20 am
SMF
-
SDU
2 stops31h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 9/281:45 pm
SDU
-
SMF
2 stops26h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,201

Find 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 May 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$972
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$473
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,054
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
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From Sacramento Intl to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($345 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/29

6:47 pm-8:15 am

2 stops33h 28m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/7

9:05 pm-10:56 am

2 stops41h 51m

$1,085

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/27

4:19 pm-8:15 am

2 stops35h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 7/4

9:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops44h 00m

$1,099

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/23

6:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops46h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/30

9:05 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops28h 07m

$1,137

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/10

6:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops46h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/9

9:05 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop29h 18m

$1,153

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/25

6:59 pm-8:15 am

2 stops33h 16m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/2

9:05 pm-3:17 pm

2 stops46h 12m

$1,161

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - SDU

SMFSDU

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/9

8:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 6/16

1:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,211

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - SDU

SMFSDU

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/9

2:24 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 6/15

1:45 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,230

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/17

6:35 am-4:20 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/8

4:10 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$1,244

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/1

4:19 pm-8:15 am

2 stops35h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 7/4

9:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops44h 00m

$1,274

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - SDU

SMFSDU

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/23

5:15 am-4:45 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 6/30

1:45 pm-11:51 am

2 stops26h 06m

$1,286

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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  • 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 0 different airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro in 22h 21m. Fly via United Airlines or Avianca to get the fastest option. The distance between Sacramento and Rio de Janeiro is about 6607 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

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