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$338+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RIO
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 6, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sat 11/298:25 amSFO - GIG
2 stops20h 00mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/109:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/4$872
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Fri 12/59:44 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops21h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/127:40 amGIG - SFO
2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$873
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/312:36 amSFO - GIG
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/119:55 amGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$877
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/117:15 amSFO - GIG
2 stops24h 55mLATAM Airlines
Wed 11/199:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop31h 43mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/4$886
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/146:00 amSFO - GIG
2 stops21h 25mLATAM Airlines
Wed 11/197:15 amGIG - SFO
2 stops21h 08mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/5$893
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/812:36 amSFO - GIG
2 stops28h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/119:55 amGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$906
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sun 11/169:30 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops38h 20mLATAM Airlines
Wed 11/266:55 amGIG - SFO
2 stops32h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/5$913
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/712:36 amSFO - SDU
2 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/118:10 amSDU - SFO
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$915
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 12/58:15 amSFO - GIG
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:55 amGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$925
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Thu 12/49:44 pmSFO - SDU
2 stops19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/118:05 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$931
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/89:44 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/101:30 amGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$938
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2810:15 pmSFO - SDU
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/72:00 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops29h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$941

Cheap 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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$872
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$338
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$879
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 6, 2025.
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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San Francisco

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Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

10:15 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 12/7

2:00 pm-2:36 pm

2 stops29h 36m

$941

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

10:45 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 4/16

8:20 am-9:21 pm

2 stops41h 01m

$991

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

5:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/20

9:05 pm-10:42 am

1 stop17h 37m

$1,000

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

7:30 am-7:20 am

1 stop19h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

9:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop17h 05m

$1,000

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop18h 00m

$1,000

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

11:50 am-8:20 am

1 stop15h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/24

10:55 pm-3:18 pm

1 stop20h 23m

$1,001

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

12:15 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/25

10:55 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop27h 07m

$1,001

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

12:43 am-9:35 am

1 stop27h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/2

9:55 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$1,014

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

8:16 am-7:35 pm

2 stops31h 19m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/17

8:25 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,026

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

7:10 pm-9:35 am

1 stop33h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/12

9:55 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop24h 59m

$1,054

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

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 72 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 $370). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $855). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 November 6, 2025.

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

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 November 6, 2025.
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
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,872 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,468 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 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 19h 50m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or GOL 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 $392, Avianca will fly you from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro and back. In addition to Avianca, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $411 and $565, respectively. Avianca is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $370). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $855). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$392Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$411Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$565Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$798Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$827Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$830Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,000Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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