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

There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in 18h 36m. Fly via Copa Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro is about 6607 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Currently priced at $361, Delta will fly you from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Avianca and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $392 and $565, respectively. Delta is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $334. LATAM Airlines flights start at $368 while deals on United Airlines start at $609 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro check out the most popular airlines for this route: LATAM Airlines, American Airlines or United Airlines.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 0 flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro per day from 7 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

Tue 12/306:00 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops61h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/229:30 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop25h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$757

Sat 12/279:21 amSFO - GIG

2 stops23h 49mLATAM Airlines

Tue 1/277:15 amGIG - SFO

2 stops21h 10mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$791

Tue 12/305:15 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops34h 10mLATAM Airlines

Thu 1/229:30 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop20h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$828

Tue 12/307:30 amSFO - GIG

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/179:30 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$1,146

Sat 12/277:25 amSFO - GIG

1 stop17h 50mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/2710:30 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop25h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$1,219

Mon 12/294:15 pmSFO - GIG

1 stop38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/79:30 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop25h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$1,242

Sat 12/279:30 pmSFO - SDU

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/276:50 pmSDU - SFO

2 stops33h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$1,837

Sat 12/2710:39 pmSFO - SDU

2 stops29h 06mGOL

Tue 1/278:25 pmSDU - SFO

2 stops30h 01mGOL

Deal found 12/25

$1,886

Sun 12/281:29 pmSFO - SDU

2 stops36h 36mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/710:05 amSDU - SFO

2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$1,951

Tue 12/3010:39 pmSFO - SDU

2 stops18h 46mGOL

Tue 1/66:00 amSDU - SFO

2 stops20h 26mGOL

Deal found 12/26

$1,983

Sun 12/287:30 amSFO - SDU

2 stops33h 40mAzul

Mon 1/128:30 pmSDU - SFO

2 stops42h 15mAzul

Deal found 12/27

$2,090

Fri 12/267:30 amSFO - SDU

2 stops53h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/79:05 pmSDU - SFO

2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$2,106

Best flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Sun 2/112:42 amSFO - SDU

3 stops31h 18mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/611:20 amSDU - SFO

3 stops39h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$907

Sun 3/81:54 amSFO - GIG

1 stop18h 36mCopa Airlines

Mon 3/161:40 amGIG - SFO

1 stop26h 00mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$948

Sun 5/175:00 amSFO - GIG

1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/269:05 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop25h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$960

Fri 3/67:00 amSFO - GIG

1 stop22h 15mDelta

Mon 3/309:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop26h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$960

Mon 5/1811:50 amSFO - SDU

2 stops24h 55mAir Canada

Wed 5/271:45 pmSDU - SFO

2 stops33h 57mAir Canada

Deal found 12/27

$985

Wed 2/1812:42 amSFO - SDU

2 stops25h 53mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/48:15 amSDU - SFO

2 stops20h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$951

Wed 3/189:15 amSFO - GIG

1 stop20h 00mDelta

Mon 3/309:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop26h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$960

Mon 5/185:00 amSFO - GIG

1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/269:05 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop17h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$960

Tue 3/176:00 amSFO - GIG

1 stop21h 20mDelta

Mon 3/309:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop26h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$960

Tue 3/37:18 amSFO - GIG

1 stop21h 17mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/168:55 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop16h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$960

Sat 5/169:00 pmSFO - SDU

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/256:00 amSDU - SFO

2 stops20h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$961

Mon 3/1611:50 amSFO - GIG

1 stop17h 25mDelta

Tue 3/319:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop26h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$960

Mon 3/2312:00 pmSFO - SDU

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/301:45 pmSDU - SFO

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$964

Mon 3/1611:50 amSFO - GIG

1 stop17h 25mDelta

Mon 3/309:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop26h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$960

Tue 2/1012:00 pmSFO - SDU

2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/1611:20 amSDU - SFO

2 stops39h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$1,032

Sat 5/164:45 pmSFO - SDU

2 stops44h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/261:45 pmSDU - SFO

2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$1,151

Fri 3/2012:06 pmSFO - GIG

1 stop15h 14mDelta

Tue 3/319:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop26h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$960

Sat 5/166:55 pmSFO - SDU

2 stops41h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/271:45 pmSDU - SFO

2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$1,151

Mon 3/1612:06 pmSFO - GIG

1 stop15h 14mDelta

Sat 3/289:30 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop26h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$960

Sat 5/1612:45 amSFO - SDU

2 stops36h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/261:45 pmSDU - SFO

2 stops32h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$1,151

Wed 3/1812:06 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops24h 44mDelta

Sat 3/289:30 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop26h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$960

Thu 5/149:55 pmSFO - SDU

2 stops30h 40mDelta

Sun 5/248:15 pmSDU - SFO

2 stops22h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$1,081

Thu 5/149:55 pmSFO - SDU

2 stops30h 40mDelta

Tue 5/268:15 pmSDU - SFO

2 stops22h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$1,081

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Data last updated December 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 12/306:00 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops61h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/227:15 amGIG - SFO

2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$757

Tue 1/62:30 pmSFO - GIG

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/287:30 amGIG - SFO

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$729

Wed 1/145:55 amSFO - GIG

2 stops21h 35mLATAM Airlines

Fri 1/169:30 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop20h 29mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$736

Thu 1/221:35 amSFO - GIG

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/309:30 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$707

Thu 1/221:35 amSFO - GIG

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/317:15 amGIG - SFO

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$720

Thu 1/221:35 amSFO - GIG

2 stops23h 50mAvianca

Thu 1/297:30 amGIG - SFO

2 stops20h 50mAvianca

Deal found 12/27

$732

Fri 1/238:00 amSFO - SDU

2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/297:45 amSDU - SFO

2 stops44h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$1,138

Mon 1/261:20 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops30h 20mAvianca

Wed 2/47:30 amGIG - SFO

2 stops19h 20mAvianca

Deal found 12/26

$755

Mon 1/261:20 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/49:30 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$763

Wed 1/281:20 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops30h 20mAvianca

Mon 2/27:30 amGIG - SFO

2 stops43h 20mAvianca

Deal found 12/27

$747

Thu 1/2911:10 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/89:30 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$705

Thu 1/298:25 amSFO - SDU

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/81:20 pmSDU - SFO

2 stops37h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$1,161

One-way flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Mon 2/26:39 pmSFO - SDU

3 stops33h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$332

Sat 3/1412:10 amSFO - GIG

2 stops20h 30mAvianca

Deal found 12/27

$334

Tue 6/22:30 amSFO - GIG

2 stops17h 55mAvianca

Deal found 12/26

$335

Mon 2/26:39 pmSFO - GIG

3 stops35h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$337

Tue 3/1712:10 amSFO - GIG

2 stops26h 15mAvianca

Deal found 12/26

$355

Tue 2/37:30 amSFO - SDU

3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$356

Fri 2/65:55 pmSFO - SDU

3 stops58h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$362

Thu 1/221:20 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops30h 20mAvianca

Deal found 12/26

$364

Tue 2/37:30 amSFO - GIG

3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$365

Sat 1/314:03 pmSFO - SDU

3 stops38h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$372

Wed 4/88:56 amSFO - GIG

3 stops51h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$375

Thu 1/226:39 pmSFO - GIG

3 stops31h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$381

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$640 (Gotogate)
One-way from	$332 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,665

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

12:42 am-1:00 pm

3 stops31h 18m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 2/6

11:20 am-9:39 pm

3 stops39h 19m

$907

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

1:54 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

1:40 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$948

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

12:42 am-7:35 am

2 stops25h 53m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/4

8:15 am-11:16 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$951

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

5:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/26

9:05 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop25h 42m

$960

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

7:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/30

9:00 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop26h 19m

$960

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

9:15 am-9:15 am

1 stop20h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/30

9:00 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop26h 19m

$960

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

5:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/26

9:05 pm-10:42 am

1 stop17h 37m

$960

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-7:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/30

9:00 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop26h 19m

$960

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

7:18 am-9:35 am

1 stop21h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

8:55 pm-9:54 am

1 stop16h 59m

$960

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

11:50 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/31

9:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$960

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust 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 San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (average of $369). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $845). 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 SFO to RIO?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,895 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,113 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,073 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

Avianca

6.6

Okay

2,490 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?
If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 0 flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro per day from 7 different airlines.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in 18h 36m. Fly via Copa Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro is about 6607 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?
Currently priced at $361, Delta will fly you from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Avianca and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $392 and $565, respectively. Delta is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $334. LATAM Airlines flights start at $368 while deals on United Airlines start at $609 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Rio de Janeiro.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (average of $369). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $845). 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 San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest$392	Average$743	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$411	Average$1,209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Air Canada	Cheapest$565	Average$755	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$798	Average$1,152	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$830	Average$959	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
American Airlines	Cheapest$876	Average$1,292	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,038	Average$1,255	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$332+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in November or March, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rio de JaneiroExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.