Rio de Janeiro

$438+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

SFO — RIO
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Tue 12/81:30 am -
2 stops33h 15m
Thu 1/217:45 am -
2 stops33h 10m
Deal found 11/6$961
Tue 11/248:25 am -
1 stop22h 40m
Wed 12/23:25 pm -
2 stops35h 08m
Deal found 11/8$967
Thu 11/266:00 am -
1 stop23h 15m
Thu 12/39:05 pm -
1 stop25h 19m
Deal found 11/7$968
Mon 11/911:00 pm -
2 stops20h 30m
Sun 11/224:50 pm -
2 stops48h 05m
Deal found 11/9$970
Thu 11/266:00 am -
1 stop23h 15m
Thu 12/37:30 pm -
2 stops29h 02m
Deal found 11/7$975
Thu 11/266:00 am -
1 stop23h 15m
Sun 12/612:10 pm -
2 stops36h 22m
Deal found 11/6$976
Sun 12/61:15 pm -
2 stops30h 15m
Thu 1/214:50 pm -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 11/6$979
Thu 11/128:00 am -
1 stop21h 15m
Wed 11/259:05 pm -
1 stop18h 36m
Deal found 11/9$981
Sat 11/710:25 pm -
2 stops27h 00m
Fri 11/139:05 pm -
1 stop26h 52m
Deal found 11/6$983
Mon 11/98:35 am -
1 stop16h 55m
Sun 11/2211:55 pm -
2 stops20h 15m
Deal found 11/9$984
Wed 11/1112:33 am -
1 stop18h 57m
Wed 11/255:05 am -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 11/5$988
Sat 11/711:25 pm -
2 stops26h 00m
Fri 11/137:30 pm -
2 stops26h 44m
Deal found 11/6$990

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$841
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$438
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$912
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flights.
From San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Sat 5/8

8:40 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$502

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Thu 5/6

6:40 am-9:25 am

3 stops22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$550

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 11/23

6:15 am-4:00 am

3 stops40h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$564

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 12/9

8:50 am-9:35 am

1 stop19h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$580

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 4/27

1:22 am-8:00 am

1 stop26h 38m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$581

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 11/17

12:33 am-4:00 am

1 stop22h 27m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$581

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 12/9

6:00 am-6:25 am

2 stops19h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$584

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 12/30

11:18 pm-6:25 am

2 stops26h 07m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$584

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 1/2

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

$584

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 11/24

6:00 am-6:25 am

2 stops19h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$584

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San 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

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 $932). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,485). 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 $758 and $1,107 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $841 on Air Canada (Feb 11-Feb 26).

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 81 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

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.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

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 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 0 flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro per day from 8 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 20h 10m. Fly via Copa Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro is about 6615 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 Copa Airlines and Avianca - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $603 and $698, respectively. Delta is priced at 69% 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 Azul start at $442 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (average of $932). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,485). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$603Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$698Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$720Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$800Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$884Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$981Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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