Rio de Janeiro

$345+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RIO
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/192:15 pm
SFO
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GIG
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/247:35 pm
GIG
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SFO
2 stops20h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$682
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 9/1411:45 pm
SFO
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SDU
2 stops37h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 9/211:45 pm
SDU
-
SFO
2 stops25h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/9$684
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/187:30 am
SFO
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GIG
2 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/239:30 pm
GIG
-
SFO
1 stop27h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$704
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/202:15 pm
SFO
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GIG
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/255:20 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$708
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:55 pm
SFO
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GIG
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2812:10 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops27h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$710
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/58:25 am
SFO
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SDU
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/152:50 pm
SDU
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SFO
2 stops35h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$711
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/122:30 am
SFO
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GIG
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/161:30 am
GIG
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SFO
1 stop20h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$713
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/92:20 pm
SFO
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GIG
2 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/239:30 pm
GIG
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SFO
1 stop24h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$714
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:55 pm
SFO
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GIG
2 stops20h 35m
Avianca
Mon 4/274:40 pm
GIG
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SFO
2 stops24h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/12$715
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/148:10 am
SFO
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SDU
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/248:20 pm
SDU
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SFO
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$718
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/234:20 pm
SFO
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GIG
1 stop38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/74:40 pm
GIG
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SFO
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$720
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/148:10 am
SFO
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GIG
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/215:20 pm
GIG
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SFO
2 stops55h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$721

Find flight deals from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Data was last updated February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$688
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$345
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,087
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights.
From Salinas to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($198 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

11:55 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/27

4:40 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$715

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

8:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 4/24

8:20 pm-11:30 am

2 stops19h 10m

$718

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

8:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/28

1:55 pm-3:21 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$723

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

8:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/28

1:55 pm-11:59 am

2 stops26h 04m

$723

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

11:55 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/22

1:35 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$760

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

2:20 pm-6:25 am

2 stops36h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

3:10 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops27h 53m

$761

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

8:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 4/27

7:35 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops31h 00m

$852

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

8:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 4/27

9:20 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops29h 15m

$852

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

11:55 pm-12:30 am

2 stops20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/24

4:40 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$860

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 3/21

11:35 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/30

5:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$861

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro (average of $384). Flying from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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 February 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from Salinas 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.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $715, Avianca can have you in Rio de Janeiro from Salinas in 20h 35m. There are 6607 mi between Salinas and Rio de Janeiro.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $334 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $388 and American Airlines from $588 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro (average of $384). Flying from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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 7 airlines flying from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$392Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$565Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$789Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$798Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$990Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$991Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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