Rio de Janeiro

$404+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RIO
Apr 25 — May 21
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 5/1010:00 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop22h 25m
Copa Airlines
Sat 5/161:30 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop21h 00m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/26$690
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:18 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop23h 07m
Copa Airlines
Sat 5/210:30 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop36h 00m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/26$704
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:00 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop26h 05m
Copa Airlines
Tue 5/1210:30 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop36h 00m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/23$728
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1210:25 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop31h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 5/141:40 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops23h 59m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/23$803
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 11/1111:50 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops21h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 11/189:00 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops43h 13m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/26$806
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/108:00 am
SAN
-
SDU
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/178:30 am
SDU
-
SAN
2 stops30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$837
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2611:50 am
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop19h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 12/29:00 pm
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop18h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/25$840
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2411:50 am
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop19h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 12/29:00 pm
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop18h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/25$845
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/185:00 pm
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops38h 05m
Air Canada
Thu 12/32:50 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops25h 03m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/25$852
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 5/76:15 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops19h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 5/1312:15 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops26h 04m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/23$859
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 5/129:10 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/144:40 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$863
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/108:00 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1711:10 am
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops28h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$864

Find flight deals from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 March 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$690
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$404
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$938
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights.
From San Diego to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($262 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 March 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 6/8

7:30 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/15

7:35 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops29h 13m

$941
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Fri 7/24

10:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop22h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/30

5:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$970

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 5/20

6:05 pm-4:05 am

2 stops30h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/24

1:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,009

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Thu 7/2

10:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop22h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/5

1:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,040

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Sun 5/10

8:45 pm-4:05 am

2 stops27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/16

1:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,052

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Fri 9/11

9:03 pm-12:25 am

1 stop23h 22m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/27

5:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$1,060

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 6/8

10:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop22h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/14

1:30 am-11:54 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,088

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Thu 5/7

6:05 pm-4:05 am

2 stops30h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/17

1:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,157

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Mon 6/8

6:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/15

9:05 pm-5:41 pm

1 stop24h 36m

$1,162

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - SDU

SANSDU

San Diego

Mon 6/8

12:36 pm-10:50 am

2 stops18h 14m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 6/15

5:40 pm-11:18 am

2 stops21h 38m

$1,232

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 San Diego-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 San Diego-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro (average of $477). Flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,464). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?

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 March 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro, such as Copa Airlines,LATAM Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. On average, San Diego has 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day from 5 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

    Departing from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro will take you 18h 14m. The distance between San Diego and Rio de Janeiro is about 6204 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $477. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $600 and $620, respectively. Copa Airlines is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro (average of $477). Flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,464). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 March 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$477Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$600Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$620Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,038Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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