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$344+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RIO
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/222:15 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/3010:40 am
GIG
-
SFO
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$796
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/411:55 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops20h 35m
Avianca
Thu 6/117:20 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops20h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$798
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1811:55 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops26h 20m
Avianca
Thu 5/144:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops33h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/11$800
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sat 4/182:30 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops23h 45m
Avianca
Thu 4/304:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops24h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/10$801
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/222:15 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops21h 20m
Avianca
Tue 5/124:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops24h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/10$804
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 8/207:45 am
SFO
-
GIG
3 stops36h 45m
Avianca
Thu 8/274:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
3 stops41h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$806
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2011:55 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops35h 40m
Avianca
Sun 5/171:35 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops50h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 3/8$807
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sat 10/311:55 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops44h 35m
Avianca
Sun 10/184:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops24h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$808
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 6/2211:55 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops35h 40m
Avianca
Fri 7/34:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$809
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:45 am
SFO
-
GIG
3 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/67:25 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops45h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$813
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sat 5/22:30 am
SFO
-
GIG
3 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/81:35 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$814
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 6/22:30 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops23h 45m
Avianca
Tue 8/114:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
3 stops41h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$816

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 March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$796
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$344
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$987
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

11:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/24

9:30 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$894

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

1:12 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/19

5:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,040
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

1:12 am-12:25 am

1 stop19h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/12

5:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,040

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

8:06 pm-12:25 am

1 stop24h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/30

5:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,060

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

1:12 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/9

5:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,080

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

8:06 pm-12:25 am

1 stop24h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/12

1:30 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,100

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

8:16 pm-12:30 am

1 stop24h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/10

1:25 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,130

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

1:12 am-12:25 am

1 stop19h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/28

1:30 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,130

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

6:55 pm-8:15 am

1 stop33h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/14

9:05 pm-9:42 am

1 stop16h 37m

$1,133

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

2:30 am-1:10 pm

3 stops30h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 5/17

8:30 am-12:50 pm

3 stops32h 20m

$1,190

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 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

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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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 March 6, 2026.

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 $382). 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.

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 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines,LATAM Airlines, andUnited 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
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,917 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,433 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

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.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,498 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

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 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 22h 53m. Fly via Copa Airlines or United Airlines 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 $342, 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 66% 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. Air Canada flights start at $388 while deals on American Airlines start at $588 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 $382). 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

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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$392Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$565Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$789Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$798Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$881Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$988Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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