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$425+ 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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SAN
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 29, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 3/165:10 am
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop17h 04m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/19:18 pm
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop23h 07m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/27$580
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/59:30 pm
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop17h 31m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 3/98:00 am
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop19h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/26$590
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/239:30 pm
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop16h 22m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 3/306:15 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops19h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/28$592
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 3/158:55 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops40h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 3/3110:23 am
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop17h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$616
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 9/110:10 pm
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops25h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 9/227:15 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops21h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$625
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 9/17:00 am
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops30h 43m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 9/228:00 am
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops28h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/28$641
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/137:40 am
GIG
-
SAN
2 stops19h 29m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 3/206:15 am
SAN
-
GIG
1 stop21h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/27$658
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/249:30 pm
GIG
-
SAN
1 stop19h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/18:25 pm
SAN
-
GIG
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$667
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 3/61:45 pm
SDU
-
SAN
2 stops35h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 3/101:53 pm
SAN
-
SDU
2 stops22h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$760
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/131:45 pm
SDU
-
SAN
2 stops29h 56m
United Airlines
Fri 3/2010:30 pm
SAN
-
SDU
2 stops32h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$954
This CVC Viagens deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/48:05 pm
SDU
-
SAN
2 stops21h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 2/97:05 am
SAN
-
SDU
2 stops25h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/28$996
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/248:05 pm
SDU
-
SAN
2 stops22h 49m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 4/110:40 am
SAN
-
SDU
2 stops17h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,063

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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$580
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$425
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$740
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($46 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 January 29, 2026.
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

Mon 3/16

5:10 am-6:14 pm

1 stop17h 04m

San Diego

Wed 4/1

9:18 pm-12:25 am

1 stop23h 07m

$580

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/22

1:40 am-6:14 pm

1 stop20h 34m

San Diego

Mon 3/30

9:18 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 12m

$580

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/5

9:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop17h 31m

San Diego

Mon 3/9

7:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

$595

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

8:55 pm-9:20 am

2 stops40h 25m

San Diego

Tue 3/31

10:23 am-8:15 am

1 stop17h 52m

$616

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 3/6

1:45 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops35h 33m

San Diego

Tue 3/10

1:53 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$760

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 3/13

1:45 pm-3:41 pm

2 stops29h 56m

San Diego

Fri 3/20

10:30 pm-11:10 am

2 stops32h 40m

$954

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/24

8:05 pm-2:54 pm

2 stops22h 49m

San Diego

Wed 4/1

10:40 am-8:20 am

2 stops17h 40m

$1,063

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 2/12

8:05 pm-9:55 am

2 stops18h 50m

San Diego

Mon 2/16

6:20 am-9:25 am

2 stops22h 05m

$1,432

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 7/19

8:15 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops26h 39m

San Diego

Sun 7/26

7:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops33h 05m

$1,472

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 4/10

1:45 pm-11:53 am

2 stops26h 08m

San Diego

Sun 4/26

1:10 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,499

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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 January.
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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $507). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $995.

What’s the fastest layover option from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Miami (MIA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Miami (MIA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 17m.

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 January 29, 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
7.5
Good
1,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

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
7.5
Good
1,917 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

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 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 29m. 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 $507). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,068Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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