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$373+ 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SAN
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:55 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop25h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/96:00 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$980
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:30 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop28h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/96:20 amSAN - GIG
1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,032
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 45mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/911:11 amSAN - GIG
1 stop16h 09mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,140
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:30 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop19h 33mDelta
Fri 1/97:05 amSAN - GIG
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,341
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:05 pmSDU - SAN
2 stops20h 45mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/98:05 amSAN - SDU
2 stops20h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,523

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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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$589
(Delta)

One-way from

$373
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,148
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

10:55 pm-12:11 am

1 stop29h 16m

San Diego

Tue 3/31

10:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 45m

$589

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

9:30 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 20m

San Diego

Sat 3/21

10:30 pm-7:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

$590

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/6

10:55 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops24h 56m

San Diego

Fri 2/20

6:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 50m

$593

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/5

5:40 pm-10:06 am

2 stops21h 26m

San Diego

Sun 3/8

11:02 am-9:45 pm

2 stops30h 43m

$601

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/31

9:30 pm-9:58 am

1 stop17h 28m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

8:05 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 15m

$607

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

1:40 am-6:14 pm

1 stop20h 34m

San Diego

Wed 4/1

9:18 pm-12:25 am

1 stop23h 07m

$628

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

9:30 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops21h 22m

San Diego

Sat 3/21

2:05 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$640

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/7

8:20 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops28h 28m

San Diego

Tue 4/21

1:10 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$911

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/7

1:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 40m

San Diego

Sat 4/11

10:25 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$1,187

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-11:09 pm

2 stops22h 09m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

10:25 pm-10:45 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,880

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 $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.

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?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in just under 25h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 36m. The distance between Rio de Janeiro and San Diego is about 6204 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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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 December 18, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,068Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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