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$359+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to San Diego (SAN)

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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SAN
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/261:35 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop20h 55m
Copa Airlines
Mon 5/410:00 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop22h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/16$490
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 4/95:20 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops29h 31m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 4/197:45 pm
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops40h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/13$599
This CVC Viagens deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 CVC Viagens is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:00 am
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops30h 48m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 5/271:55 pm
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops22h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/13$619
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:00 am
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops30h 49m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 5/71:50 pm
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops22h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/15$672
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/59:00 pm
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop25h 39m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 5/2610:30 pm
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops27h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/13$678
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/267:00 am
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops30h 48m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 6/1112:50 pm
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops23h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/13$689
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/712:20 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops32h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 11/118:00 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops27h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/13$723
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/128:15 pm
SDU
-
SAN
2 stops29h 34m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 11/166:20 am
SAN
-
SDU
2 stops25h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/13$742
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/12:50 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops23h 29m
American Airlines
Thu 9/241:45 pm
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops20h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$742
This CVC Viagens deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 CVC Viagens is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/268:15 pm
SDU
-
SAN
2 stops28h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 6/117:00 am
SAN
-
SDU
2 stops26h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/13$755
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 5/208:15 pm
SDU
-
SAN
2 stops18h 06m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 6/118:00 am
SAN
-
SDU
2 stops23h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/13$1,067
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:15 pm
SDU
-
SAN
2 stops20h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 9/228:00 am
SAN
-
SDU
2 stops20h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/14$1,166

Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) 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 March 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$490
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$359
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$604
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/27

5:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San Diego

Mon 5/4

10:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop22h 25m

$580

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 5/26

8:15 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops28h 05m

San Diego

Thu 6/11

7:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$755

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/22

9:05 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop28h 19m

San Diego

Thu 6/11

6:35 am-8:15 am

2 stops21h 40m

$862

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/18

5:20 pm-7:58 pm

2 stops30h 38m

San Diego

Mon 9/7

12:50 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$867

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/18

9:05 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop24h 41m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

3:04 pm-8:15 am

1 stop37h 11m

$1,006

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/10

5:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San Diego

Sun 4/26

9:18 pm-12:25 am

1 stop23h 07m

$1,111
Quickest round-trip

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/1

9:05 pm-10:55 am

1 stop17h 50m

San Diego

Tue 9/22

10:13 am-8:15 am

1 stop18h 02m

$1,113

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/10

9:05 pm-9:16 am

2 stops40h 11m

San Diego

Sun 4/26

5:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop35h 15m

$1,113

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 9/1

1:45 pm-11:35 am

2 stops25h 50m

San Diego

Tue 9/22

7:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,248

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 5/22

5:45 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops32h 35m

San Diego

Thu 6/11

10:25 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$1,314

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Compare providers for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

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 Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Rio de Janeiro-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-San Diego 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 Rio de Janeiro-San Diego 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 Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego (average of $534). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,174). 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 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 March 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown LATAM Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,917 reviews

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,917 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,917 reviews

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro?

    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 to San Diego. 1 airline have flights to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro on a regular basis. Booking flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro per day.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

    Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in just under 17h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 59m. The distance between Rio de Janeiro and San Diego is about 6196 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $1,068.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro 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 to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego (average of $534). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,174). 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 airline flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,068Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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