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$441+ 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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SAN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$727
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$441
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,363
From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San Diego
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/153:55 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/511:50 amSAN - GIG
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$727
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 MaxMilhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/153:55 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops31h 40mAir Canada
Wed 11/511:50 amSAN - GIG
2 stops22h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$763
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Thu 9/181:27 amGIG - SAN
1 stop20h 23mCopa Airlines
Tue 9/308:39 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops27h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/9$795
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/19:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops22h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/306:15 amSAN - GIG
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,030
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/319:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop16h 23mLATAM Airlines
Wed 8/2712:09 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop18h 06mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,039
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1911:25 amSDU - SAN
2 stops28h 06mAir Canada
Tue 9/308:10 amSAN - SDU
2 stops26h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,126
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/2411:00 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/108:18 amSAN - GIG
2 stops20h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 7/79:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop28h 35mDelta
Tue 7/152:01 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops36h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,263
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/258:30 pmSDU - SAN
2 stops29h 17mGOL
Sun 8/1010:17 pmSAN - SDU
2 stops20h 08mGOL
Deal found 6/12$1,449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1811:25 amSDU - SAN
2 stops27h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/49:55 pmSAN - SDU
2 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,605
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/258:20 pmSDU - SAN
2 stops24h 01mLATAM Airlines
Sun 7/276:15 amSAN - SDU
2 stops27h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,614
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/132:25 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops29h 00mLufthansa
Mon 7/145:50 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops55h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$15,745

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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/15

3:55 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops31h 40m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

11:50 am-3:05 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$727

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/15

3:55 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops31h 40m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

11:50 am-3:05 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$763

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/18

1:27 am-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 23m

San Diego

Tue 9/30

8:39 pm-3:55 am

2 stops27h 16m

$795

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/1

9:05 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops22h 03m

San Diego

Tue 9/30

6:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 00m

$1,030

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/31

9:00 pm-9:23 am

1 stop16h 23m

San Diego

Wed 8/27

12:09 pm-10:15 am

1 stop18h 06m

$1,039

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 9/19

11:25 am-11:31 am

2 stops28h 06m

San Diego

Tue 9/30

8:10 am-2:20 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,126

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/8

9:00 pm-9:23 am

1 stop16h 23m

San Diego

Wed 7/16

6:20 am-12:35 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,183

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/24

11:00 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

San Diego

Sun 8/10

8:18 am-8:20 am

2 stops20h 02m

$1,198

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 7/25

8:30 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops29h 17m

San Diego

Sun 8/10

10:17 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops20h 08m

$1,449

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 7/25

8:20 pm-4:21 pm

2 stops24h 01m

San Diego

Sun 7/27

6:15 am-1:20 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,614

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Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
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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 $286). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

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.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
1,785 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
1,451 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
1,073 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

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. 2 airlines 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $763. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $795 and $1,030, respectively. Air Canada is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $494 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $675 and United Airlines from $722 one-way.

  • 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 $286). Flying from Rio de Janeiro 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$704Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$737Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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