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$328+ 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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RIO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:02 amSFO - GIG
2 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/229:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,110
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/159:30 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop29h 50mLATAM Airlines
Mon 12/229:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop25h 29mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,130
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:07 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop15h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/239:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,153
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:10 amSFO - GIG
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/2610:20 amGIG - SFO
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/2711:59 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop27h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/2710:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop23h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,234
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/279:21 amSFO - GIG
2 stops18h 04mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/277:15 amGIG - SFO
2 stops20h 39mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:07 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop15h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/229:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,248
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:26 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops38h 59mLATAM Airlines
Fri 12/2612:40 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops39h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Wed 12/317:15 amGIG - SFO
2 stops20h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:00 amSFO - GIG
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Wed 12/317:15 amGIG - SFO
2 stops20h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,295
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:22 amSFO - GIG
2 stops18h 58mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/239:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop25h 29mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,299
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:29 pmSFO - SDU
2 stops38h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/271:45 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops38h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,493

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$642
(Priceline)

One-way from

$328
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,659
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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 December 18, 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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Price

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

8:30 am-4:40 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/18

1:45 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops35h 37m

$650

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

4:15 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops44h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 3/16

1:45 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops35h 37m

$674

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

4:15 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops44h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/28

1:45 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$727

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

2:20 pm-12:30 am

3 stops30h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/21

1:45 am-10:50 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$772

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

8:25 am-4:40 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/17

1:45 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$774

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

8:45 am-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 5/5

1:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops25h 05m

$777

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

10:39 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops18h 46m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/15

8:05 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$834

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

8:57 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops21h 28m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 5/31

1:55 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops38h 01m

$918

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

1:54 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

1:40 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$948

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop18h 00m

$960

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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 December.
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
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 December 12, 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 $369). 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.

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 December 18, 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 December 18, 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
1,556 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
1,893 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
9,091 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
11,054 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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
2,490 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

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 18h 36m. Fly via Air Canada, Copa Airlines, or Delta 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 $361, 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. LATAM Airlines flights start at $368 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 $369). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$392Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$411Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$565Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$798Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$830Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,038Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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