Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) to San Diego (SAN) from $987

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
GIG — SAN
May 14 — May 211

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) to San Diego (SAN). 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 May 9, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,109

Round-trip from

$288
High demand for flights, 67% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 38% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego

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

Leaving on a Saturday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 31% on the overall cost on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego?

Find a great deal and save up to 19% by booking at least 19 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $986.

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

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $1,234 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $754. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego (GIG - SAN)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 8/79:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops21h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/218:45 amSAN - GIG
2 stops19h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$987
Fri 6/149:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/238:35 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,177
Mon 9/239:05 pmGIG - SAN
3 stops21h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/37:09 amSAN - GIG
2 stops21h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,197
Fri 7/129:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/211:39 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop14h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,332
Sat 8/179:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/21:44 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop14h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,336
Thu 6/279:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/286:45 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops33h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,506
Thu 6/279:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/281:39 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop14h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,736

Cheap Copa Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Copa Airlines for the route between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Copa Airlines flights traveling from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sun 9/221:30 amGIG - SAN
2 stops19h 50mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/36:15 amSAN - GIG
2 stops21h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$997
Sun 8/1810:40 amGIG - SAN
2 stops39h 31mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/313:55 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops28h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,119
Sat 8/171:32 amGIG - SAN
2 stops20h 20mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/317:25 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops24h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,265
Thu 6/131:24 amGIG - SAN
2 stops20h 28mCopa Airlines
Sun 6/238:35 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops23h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,348
Fri 8/161:32 amGIG - SAN
2 stops20h 20mCopa Airlines
Mon 9/28:45 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops23h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,412
Fri 8/161:32 amGIG - SAN
2 stops24h 53mCopa Airlines
Mon 9/27:25 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops24h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,441
Thu 7/111:32 amGIG - SAN
2 stops20h 20mCopa Airlines
Sun 7/218:39 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops26h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,495

Cheap Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 9, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 5/91:24 amGIG - SAN
2 stops26h 17mCopa Airlines
Sun 6/28:35 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops27h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,153
Thu 5/99:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops30h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/161:57 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,155
Fri 6/149:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/238:35 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,177
Fri 6/1411:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/2310:07 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop27h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,186
Fri 6/1411:00 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/2310:15 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,187
Fri 5/1011:00 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/210:31 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops27h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,201
Fri 5/108:50 amGIG - SAN
1 stop28h 55mDelta
Sun 6/212:51 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops24h 14mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,219
Fri 5/1011:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/210:45 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,237
Thu 6/275:20 amGIG - SAN
2 stops22h 33mDelta
Sun 7/286:15 amSAN - GIG
2 stops23h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,311

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 8/79:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:10 amSAN - GIG
3 stops22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$987
Thu 12/59:55 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops40h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/131:30 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$988
Mon 9/169:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop25h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/304:15 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$991
Sun 9/221:30 amGIG - SAN
2 stops19h 50mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/36:15 amSAN - GIG
2 stops21h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$997
Mon 9/1611:00 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/306:15 amSAN - GIG
2 stops19h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$998
Mon 9/2311:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/39:37 amSAN - GIG
2 stops16h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$999
Mon 9/1611:00 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops17h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/309:37 amSAN - GIG
2 stops16h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,001
Sun 8/1810:35 amGIG - SAN
2 stops40h 28mDelta
Sat 8/316:15 amSAN - GIG
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,048
Thu 12/57:15 amGIG - SAN
2 stops20h 46mLATAM Airlines
Mon 1/1311:00 amSAN - GIG
2 stops24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,067

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/7

2 stops21h 43m

San Diego

Wed 8/21

2 stops19h 30m

$987

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/22

2 stops19h 50m

San Diego

Thu 10/3

2 stops21h 40m

$997

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/16

2 stops23h 09m

San Diego

Mon 9/30

2 stops19h 45m

$998

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/23

1 stop26h 53m

San Diego

Thu 10/3

2 stops16h 23m

$999

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/18

2 stops40h 28m

San Diego

Sat 8/31

1 stop20h 35m

$1,048

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/18

1 stop18h 13m

San Diego

Sat 8/31

1 stop20h 35m

$1,097

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/18

2 stops39h 31m

San Diego

Sat 8/31

2 stops28h 28m

$1,119

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/17

2 stops43h 53m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

1 stop27h 50m

$1,135

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/18

2 stops20h 13m

San Diego

Sat 8/31

2 stops30h 41m

$1,144

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Deals found on 5/8

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 3, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,058. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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.

January

$291

February

$297

March

$339

April

$298

May

$301

June

$356

July

$358

August

$308

September

$298

October

$288

November

$336

December

$306

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated May 9, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Copa Airlines and Delta from Rio de Janeiro 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.
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.0
Very good
2,766 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.6
Good
2,444 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.3
Good
14,677 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

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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. 1 airline 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.

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    Many airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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    The Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/9.

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