$472+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RIO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2026.
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 September 17, 2026.
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/265:00 am -
1 stop24h 35m
Wed 11/119:55 pm -
1 stop19h 24m
Deal found 9/14![Lufthansa logo]()
$841
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/55:00 am -
1 stop23h 15m
Wed 10/219:05 pm -
1 stop30h 42m
Deal found 9/15![Lufthansa logo]()
$848
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1512:24 pm -
1 stop15h 51m
Wed 9/239:05 pm -
1 stop18h 39m
Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$851
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/318:00 am -
1 stop22h 15m
Thu 11/127:10 am -
2 stops21h 11m
Deal found 9/14![LATAM Airlines logo]()
$852
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/52:00 pm -
1 stop16h 15m
Wed 10/217:05 am -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 9/16![LATAM Airlines logo]()
$854
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/2811:13 am -
2 stops18h 12m
Fri 11/610:15 pm -
2 stops20h 04m
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$855
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/2010:15 pm -
2 stops32h 00m
Thu 10/297:10 am -
2 stops19h 05m
Deal found 9/13![LATAM Airlines logo]()
$856
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 11/17:36 pm -
1 stop27h 24m
Sat 11/710:20 am -
1 stop17h 52m
Deal found 9/15![Copa Airlines logo]()
$857
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/318:33 am -
1 stop20h 52m
Tue 11/107:50 pm -
2 stops21h 34m
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$858
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/258:36 pm -
1 stop31h 24m
Sat 11/75:05 am -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 9/16![Copa Airlines logo]()
$859
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/154:40 pm -
1 stop35h 35m
Tue 9/229:05 pm -
1 stop21h 44m
Deal found 9/14![United Airlines logo]()
$863
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/318:33 am -
1 stop20h 52m
Sat 11/711:55 pm -
1 stop29h 17m
Deal found 9/16![American Airlines logo]()
$867
Best flights from San Francisco to Rio de JaneiroDiscover 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 September 17, 2026.
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 September 17, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/255:00 am -
1 stop24h 35m
Wed 11/49:55 pm -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 9/17![United Airlines logo]()
$851
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/218:21 pm -
1 stop31h 34m
Fri 11/65:05 am -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 9/13![Copa Airlines logo]()
$859
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sun 11/19:30 pm -
2 stops19h 55m
Mon 11/97:05 pm -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 9/12![Azul logo]()
$1,074
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/258:36 pm -
1 stop23h 54m
Fri 11/65:05 am -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 9/12![Copa Airlines logo]()
$859
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 10/125:00 am -
1 stop23h 15m
Mon 10/268:55 pm -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$902
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/258:36 pm -
1 stop31h 24m
Sat 11/75:05 am -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 9/12![Copa Airlines logo]()
$885
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/226:30 pm -
1 stop33h 45m
Mon 11/29:55 pm -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$915
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/1512:33 am -
1 stop22h 27m
Thu 11/265:05 am -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 9/14![Copa Airlines logo]()
$911
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 11/65:00 am -
1 stop23h 35m
Sun 11/159:55 pm -
1 stop28h 06m
Deal found 9/13![United Airlines logo]()
$987
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 2/177:00 am -
1 stop21h 35m
Sun 2/219:55 pm -
1 stop38h 25m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$1,010
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 11/52:30 pm -
1 stop38h 05m
Tue 11/109:55 pm -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 9/13![United Airlines logo]()
$1,038
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/85:00 am -
1 stop23h 15m
Thu 10/229:05 pm -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,047
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Wed 10/215:00 am -
2 stops28h 10m
Fri 11/67:00 pm -
2 stops22h 32m
Deal found 9/17![United Airlines logo]()
$1,051
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/136:45 am -
2 stops26h 30m
Tue 10/206:55 pm -
2 stops21h 34m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$1,051
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/36:35 am -
2 stops25h 35m
Tue 2/910:05 am -
2 stops32h 06m
Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,051
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/125:00 am -
2 stops24h 30m
Mon 10/196:55 pm -
2 stops28h 37m
Deal found 9/14![United Airlines logo]()
$1,051
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/311:30 pm -
2 stops33h 40m
Thu 10/156:55 pm -
2 stops20h 30m
Deal found 9/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,065
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 11/55:00 am -
2 stops27h 10m
Sat 11/145:50 pm -
2 stops21h 38m
Deal found 9/13![United Airlines logo]()
$1,102
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 2/312:40 am -
2 stops31h 30m
Wed 2/1010:05 am -
2 stops30h 15m
Deal found 9/14![United Airlines logo]()
$1,102
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 2/311:30 pm -
2 stops30h 20m
Fri 2/127:15 pm -
2 stops22h 03m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,102
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 2/76:35 am -
2 stops25h 35m
Sat 2/205:50 pm -
2 stops22h 30m
Deal found 9/14![United Airlines logo]()
$1,102
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Rio de JaneiroDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Data last updated September 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Data last updated September 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1611:33 am -
1 stop18h 42m
Thu 9/249:00 pm -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 9/12![Delta logo]()
$871
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/55:00 am -
1 stop23h 15m
Wed 10/219:05 pm -
1 stop30h 42m
Deal found 9/15![Lufthansa logo]()
$848
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/52:00 pm -
1 stop16h 15m
Wed 10/217:05 am -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 9/16![LATAM Airlines logo]()
$854
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/2010:15 pm -
2 stops32h 00m
Thu 10/297:10 am -
2 stops19h 05m
Deal found 9/13![LATAM Airlines logo]()
$856
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/258:36 pm -
1 stop31h 24m
Sat 11/75:05 am -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 9/16![Copa Airlines logo]()
$859
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/265:00 am -
1 stop24h 35m
Wed 11/119:55 pm -
1 stop19h 24m
Deal found 9/14![Lufthansa logo]()
$841
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/282:30 pm -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 11/49:55 pm -
1 stop19h 24m
Deal found 9/13![United Airlines logo]()
$851
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/289:00 am -
2 stops20h 25m
Fri 11/610:15 pm -
1 stop17h 38m
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$855
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/318:00 am -
1 stop22h 15m
Thu 11/127:10 am -
2 stops21h 11m
Deal found 9/14![LATAM Airlines logo]()
$852
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/318:33 am -
1 stop20h 52m
Tue 11/107:50 pm -
2 stops21h 34m
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$858
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/318:41 am -
2 stops20h 44m
Thu 11/127:50 pm -
2 stops20h 03m
Deal found 9/16![American Airlines logo]()
$863
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/318:33 am -
1 stop20h 52m
Sat 11/711:55 pm -
1 stop29h 17m
Deal found 9/16![American Airlines logo]()
$867
One-way flights from San Francisco to Rio de JaneiroSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 17, 2026.
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 September 17, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 12/611:44 pm -
3 stops27h 16m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$472
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/3011:10 pm -
2 stops19h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Azul logo]()
$475
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/3011:10 pm -
2 stops21h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Azul logo]()
$475
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 9/279:30 pm -
2 stops20h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Azul logo]()
$480
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/289:30 pm -
2 stops20h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Azul logo]()
$482
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 12/56:51 pm -
3 stops28h 09m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$488
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 12/19:00 pm -
2 stops20h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Azul logo]()
$490
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/99:00 pm -
2 stops20h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![Azul logo]()
$494
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/212:39 pm -
3 stops30h 51m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$507
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 11/301:20 pm -
2 stops37h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Azul logo]()
$510
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 11/301:20 pm -
2 stops30h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Azul logo]()
$510
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Mon 11/301:20 pm -
2 stops35h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
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$514
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 September 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $841 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $472 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,054 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoRio de Janeiro
SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
SFOGIG
San Francisco
Sun 1/10
5:00 am-9:35 am
1 stop23h 35m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$582
San FranciscoRio de Janeiro
SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
SFOGIG
San Francisco
Sun 9/27
9:55 pm-6:15 am
2 stops28h 20m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$589
San FranciscoRio de Janeiro
SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
SFOGIG
San Francisco
Sun 12/6
5:00 am-9:35 am
1 stop23h 35m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$589
San FranciscoRio de Janeiro
SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
SFOGIG
San Francisco
Sun 2/7
7:30 am-4:50 pm
2 stops28h 20m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$589
San FranciscoRio de Janeiro
SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
SFOGIG
San Francisco
Mon 9/28
8:50 am-8:15 am
1 stop19h 25m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$589
San FranciscoRio de Janeiro
SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
SFOGIG
San Francisco
Wed 1/13
5:00 am-9:35 am
1 stop23h 35m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$589
San FranciscoRio de Janeiro
SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
SFOGIG
San Francisco
Wed 9/30
7:05 am-8:15 am
1 stop21h 10m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$589
San FranciscoRio de Janeiro
SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
SFOGIG
San Francisco
Wed 2/10
5:00 am-9:35 am
1 stop23h 35m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$589
San FranciscoRio de Janeiro
SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
SFOGIG
San Francisco
Wed 1/27
7:00 am-9:35 am
1 stop21h 35m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$589
San FranciscoRio de Janeiro
SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
SFOGIG
San Francisco
Wed 12/30
7:36 pm-12:30 am
1 stop23h 54m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-7:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$596
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Francisco-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (average of $928). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,514). 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 Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights typically cost between $810 and $1,194 in March.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $841 on American Airlines (Mar 10-Mar 15).
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 43 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.
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 September 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andGOL 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.
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.6
Food
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.6
Food
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.6
Food
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.6
Food
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.6
Food
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
Boarding
7.8
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.6
Food
6.9
Comfort
7.4
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2026
BOS - PTY
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$342 | Average$1,289 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$603 | Average$1,231 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$660 | Average$756 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$670 | Average$1,203 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$739 | Average$978 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$750 | Average$1,392 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$948 | Average$1,396 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$987 | Average$1,354 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |