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$853+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — RIO
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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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 July 25, 2024.

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November

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December

Average price

$1,265

Round-trip from

$853
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From Sacramento Intl to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 12%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

December is one of the best times of the year to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Sacramento. Prices for December average $1,250 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $945. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November. Opting for a December flight can save you 13% on your journey compared to booking in November

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to RIO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/25:33 amSMF - GIG
1 stop22h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/79:05 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$853
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/25:33 amSMF - GIG
1 stop22h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/79:05 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$854
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/28:07 pmSMF - GIG
2 stops30h 43mDelta
Mon 10/77:05 amGIG - SMF
2 stops31h 57mDelta
Deal found 7/25$858
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/178:21 amSMF - GIG
1 stop18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/3011:30 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,487
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/176:30 amSMF - GIG
2 stops20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/3011:30 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/175:30 amSMF - GIG
2 stops23h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/309:55 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops53h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,571
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1612:54 amSMF - GIG
1 stop27h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/3011:30 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,615
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/177:50 amSMF - GIG
2 stops19h 15mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/291:25 amGIG - SMF
2 stops18h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,664
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1612:54 amSMF - GIG
1 stop27h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/3010:10 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops22h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,808

Find flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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$853 - $2,460

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Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/2

1 stop22h 42m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/7

1 stop18h 50m

$853

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/2

1 stop22h 42m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/7

1 stop18h 50m

$854

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/2

1 stop22h 42m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/7

2 stops28h 40m

$858

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/17

1 stop18h 39m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/30

1 stop29h 50m

$1,487

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/17

2 stops20h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/30

1 stop29h 50m

$1,491

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/16

1 stop27h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/30

1 stop29h 50m

$1,615

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/17

2 stops19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/29

2 stops18h 58m

$1,664

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/17

2 stops35h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/2

2 stops26h 43m

$1,878

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/16

3 stops24h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/30

3 stops22h 31m

$2,460

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Deals found on 7/25

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

RIO

Temperature

69.8 - 82.4 °F

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 July 25, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines and Copa Airlines from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $853, but on average you can expect to pay $1,924.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $853. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,487 and $1,664, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does SMF to GIG mean?

    Sacramento Intl Airport is SMF and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is GIG. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro (average of $731). Flying from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,079). 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,188Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,331Average$1,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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