What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego round-trip?

Currently priced at $728, Copa Airlines will fly you from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,027 and $1,042, respectively. Copa Airlines is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego are Copa Airlines ($469), United Airlines ($581), and American Airlines ($806).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego?

Our data shows that July tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $898 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $497. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GIG to SAN?

It’s typically best to fly out from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 1% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego. 2 airlines have flights to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego flights typically cost between $719 and $1,011 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $728 on Copa Airlines (Oct 14-Nov 5).

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Average price	$1,175

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

Tue 10/141:30 amGIG - SAN

1 stop20h 27mCopa Airlines

Wed 11/58:10 pmSAN - GIG

1 stop23h 20mCopa Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$728

Tue 8/121:30 amGIG - SAN

1 stop20h 14mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/23:12 pmSAN - GIG

2 stops36h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$932

Wed 10/159:05 pmGIG - SAN

1 stop22h 37mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/51:47 pmSAN - GIG

1 stop14h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,027

Wed 10/151:35 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops32h 57mDelta

Wed 11/56:15 amSAN - GIG

2 stops22h 10mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$1,032

Mon 10/2710:15 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops20h 08mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/1010:48 amSAN - GIG

2 stops17h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$1,042

Mon 10/2711:55 pmGIG - SAN

3 stops26h 59mLATAM Airlines

Mon 11/1011:00 amSAN - GIG

2 stops24h 50mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$1,110

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Tue 10/141:30 amGIG - SAN

1 stop20h 27mCopa Airlines

Wed 11/58:10 pmSAN - GIG

1 stop23h 20mCopa Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$728

Tue 8/121:30 amGIG - SAN

1 stop20h 14mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/23:12 pmSAN - GIG

2 stops36h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$932

Wed 10/151:35 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops32h 57mDelta

Wed 11/510:30 pmSAN - GIG

1 stop28h 50mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$1,027

Mon 10/2710:15 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops20h 08mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/1010:48 amSAN - GIG

2 stops17h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$1,042

Fri 9/199:05 pmGIG - SAN

1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/306:15 amSAN - GIG

1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$1,067

Mon 10/2711:55 pmGIG - SAN

3 stops26h 59mLATAM Airlines

Mon 11/1011:00 amSAN - GIG

2 stops24h 50mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$1,110

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Tue 8/121:30 amGIG - SAN

1 stop20h 14mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/23:12 pmSAN - GIG

2 stops36h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$932

Wed 8/139:05 pmGIG - SAN

1 stop24h 34mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/29:02 amSAN - GIG

2 stops19h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$1,216

Thu 8/1410:05 amGIG - SAN

1 stop35h 39mCopa Airlines

Tue 9/28:37 pmSAN - GIG

2 stops31h 23mCopa Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$836

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Wed 8/139:45 amGIG - SAN

3 stops41h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$409

Tue 9/309:59 amGIG - SAN

1 stop35h 58mCopa Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$469

Mon 12/159:55 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$581

Wed 8/1311:00 pmGIG - SAN

1 stop26h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/25

$806

Thu 1/85:40 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops24h 38mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$875

Sun 8/37:00 amGIG - SAN

2 stops18h 47mGOL

Deal found 7/26

$876

Mon 1/59:30 pmGIG - SAN

1 stop17h 50mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$1,126

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Tue 10/14

1:30 am-5:57 pm

1 stop20h 27m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

8:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 20m

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GIG - SAN

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/12

1:30 am-5:44 pm

1 stop20h 14m

San Diego

Tue 9/2

3:12 pm-8:00 am

2 stops36h 48m

$932

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/15

9:05 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop22h 37m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

1:47 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 48m

$1,027

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/15

1:35 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops32h 57m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

6:15 am-9:25 am

2 stops22h 10m

$1,032

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/27

10:15 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops20h 08m

San Diego

Mon 11/10

10:48 am-9:25 am

2 stops17h 37m

$1,042

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/27

11:55 pm-10:54 pm

3 stops26h 59m

San Diego

Mon 11/10

11:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$1,110

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/13

9:45 am-11:37 pm

3 stops41h 52m

$409

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/30

9:59 am-5:57 pm

1 stop35h 58m

$469

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/15

9:55 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops43h 55m

$581

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/13

11:00 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop26h 54m

$806

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines, and Copa Airlines from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,971 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,971 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,971 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,821 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,971 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Copa Airlines

7.5

Good

1,493 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,971 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,893 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,971 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

GOL

7.3

Good

1,091 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,971 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego. 2 airlines have flights to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego round-trip?
Currently priced at $728, Copa Airlines will fly you from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,027 and $1,042, respectively. Copa Airlines is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego are Copa Airlines ($469), United Airlines ($581), and American Airlines ($806).
Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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