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$334+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RIO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in October or May, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$746
(Avianca)

One-way from

$334
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,147
From Salinas to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/112:05 amSFO - GIG
2 stops20h 20mAvianca
Fri 9/121:30 amGIG - SFO
2 stops26h 25mAvianca
Deal found 7/1$746
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 8/242:20 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/71:27 amGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$755
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 8/221:41 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop16h 34mLATAM Airlines
Wed 8/2711:30 amGIG - SFO
2 stops30h 54mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/2$785
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 9/3011:45 pmSFO - SDU
2 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Wed 10/157:55 amSDU - SFO
2 stops39h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$936
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 8/2011:40 amSFO - SDU
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/277:55 amSDU - SFO
2 stops40h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$951
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 10/279:00 amSFO - SDU
2 stops22h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/94:10 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops22h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,006
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 11/56:00 amSFO - SDU
2 stops26h 15mDelta
Fri 11/148:05 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops22h 37mDelta
Deal found 7/1$1,016
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2212:15 pmSFO - SDU
2 stops18h 25mGOL
Wed 8/276:00 amSDU - SFO
2 stops20h 59mGOL
Deal found 7/2$1,194
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 11/128:45 amSFO - SDU
2 stops23h 15mAzul
Wed 11/196:50 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops21h 49mAzul
Deal found 7/2$1,245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 10/1212:43 amSFO - SDU
2 stops33h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/263:00 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops32h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,251

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

12:05 am-12:25 am

2 stops20h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/12

1:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$746

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

2:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops30h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/7

1:27 am-11:39 pm

1 stop26h 12m

$755

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

1:41 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/27

11:30 am-2:24 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$785

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

11:45 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 10/15

7:55 am-7:51 pm

2 stops39h 56m

$936

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

11:40 am-2:20 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 8/27

7:55 am-7:57 pm

2 stops40h 02m

$951

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

12:15 pm-10:40 am

2 stops18h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-10:59 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$1,194

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

9:10 am-9:35 am

2 stops20h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 10/1

8:20 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$1,379

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

9:03 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops21h 22m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 8/9

3:15 pm-10:45 am

2 stops23h 30m

$1,380

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

2:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops17h 55m

$334

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

2:02 pm-8:40 am

3 stops38h 38m

$338

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 64 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Salinas 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from S9N to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Azul, Delta, and LATAM 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.
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,805 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,086 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
790 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 LATAM Airlines from $384 and Delta from $508 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Salinas 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 6 airlines flying from Salinas to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 6 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$693Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$733Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$737Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$789Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$826Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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