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$353+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RIO
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Tue 3/31
Tue 4/7
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 1, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 6/22:30 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops23h 45m
Avianca
Mon 8/101:35 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops26h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 2/27$765
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Thu 8/132:15 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops21h 20m
Avianca
Thu 8/274:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
3 stops41h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 2/25$768
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 11/258:30 am
SFO
-
SDU
2 stops27h 15m
Azul
Wed 12/21:45 pm
SDU
-
SFO
2 stops36h 37m
Azul
Deal found 2/25$771
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Wed 4/222:15 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops21h 20m
Avianca
Tue 4/284:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops24h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/27$771
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 CheapOair 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
Sat 6/134:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
3 stops41h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 2/25$772
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1211:46 pm
SFO
-
SDU
3 stops36h 59m
Air Canada
Mon 11/21:45 pm
SDU
-
SFO
3 stops30h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/1$773
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 4/282:30 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/96:05 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$774
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 3/211:10 pm
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/97:15 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$775
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/212:30 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops33h 05m
Avianca
Tue 5/124:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops24h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/27$777
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 4/196:00 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops27h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 4/257:00 am
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops19h 07m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/1$778
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/218:10 am
SFO
-
GIG
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/274:40 pm
GIG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$779
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Tue 5/58:05 am
SFO
-
SDU
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/131:55 pm
SDU
-
SFO
2 stops24h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$780

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 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$765
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$353
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$982
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($194 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($56 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 1, 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

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

8:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops46h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 5/12

7:45 am-11:56 pm

2 stops44h 11m

$941

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

5:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/7

9:05 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$941

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

11:59 pm-8:15 am

1 stop28h 16m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/11

9:05 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop19h 13m

$954

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

8:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 4/22

1:45 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops35h 37m

$1,018

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

2:30 am-8:35 am

3 stops26h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 4/29

8:15 pm-11:55 pm

3 stops31h 40m

$1,056

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

1:23 am-12:25 am

1 stop19h 02m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/28

10:40 am-11:40 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$1,080

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

1:12 am-12:25 am

1 stop19h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/21

1:30 am-5:59 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$1,080

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

12:35 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/22

9:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop30h 54m

$1,080

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/30

5:20 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$1,097

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

11:59 pm-8:15 am

1 stop28h 16m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/21

9:05 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,110

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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 February 27, 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 $384). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines, Copa 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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,557 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,371 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,370 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,494 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

JC,Jan 2026

FLN - GRU

Plane was late in FLN and missed connection in GRU. No alternative was given to me until 6 hours later and I was delayed by over 12 hours total.

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 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 19h 02m. Fly via United Airlines or Copa 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 GOL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $392 and $415, respectively. Delta is priced at 67% 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 $384). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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

Discover the top 8 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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$342Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$392Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$415Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$565Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$789Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$798Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$948Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$988Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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