San Diego

$271+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to San Diego (SAN)

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RIO — SAN
May 5 — May 121
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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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$477
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$271
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,120
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rio de Janeiro (RIO)-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Rio de Janeiro (RIO)-San Diego flights.
From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San Diego
One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 30, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/241:29 amGIG - SAN
1 stop20h 15mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/108:58 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop23h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$477
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/141:00 pmSDU - SAN
2 stops26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1911:50 amSAN - SDU
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$951
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 9/111:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 45mGOL
Tue 9/3011:00 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops26h 30mGOL
Deal found 4/29$1,025
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/249:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/107:27 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops32h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,029
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 7/149:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop19h 20mLATAM Airlines
Wed 7/306:15 amSAN - GIG
1 stop24h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,040
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 8/2011:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/38:36 amSAN - GIG
2 stops19h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,042
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/199:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Sat 7/510:30 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop31h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,071
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/61:00 pmSDU - SAN
2 stops26h 53mAir Canada
Sat 7/512:45 pmSAN - SDU
2 stops23h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,097
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/153:55 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 58mAir Canada
Fri 5/238:00 amSAN - GIG
2 stops31h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/171:00 pmSDU - SAN
2 stops26h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/316:15 amSAN - SDU
2 stops29h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,225
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/114:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/188:00 amSAN - GIG
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,236
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/258:20 pmSDU - SAN
2 stops24h 01mLATAM Airlines
Sun 8/1012:07 pmSAN - SDU
2 stops21h 33mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,381

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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

Thu 7/24

1:29 am-5:44 pm

1 stop20h 15m

San Diego

Sun 8/10

8:58 pm-12:15 am

1 stop23h 17m

$477

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 5/11

1:05 pm-11:53 am

2 stops26h 48m

San Diego

Tue 5/27

8:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$953

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/1

11:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop26h 45m

San Diego

Tue 9/30

11:00 pm-5:30 am

2 stops26h 30m

$1,025

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/24

9:05 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop28h 07m

San Diego

Sun 8/10

3:25 pm-8:15 am

1 stop36h 50m

$1,029

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/14

9:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

San Diego

Wed 7/30

6:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop24h 00m

$1,040

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/20

11:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop26h 45m

San Diego

Wed 9/3

8:36 am-8:20 am

2 stops19h 44m

$1,042

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/19

9:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

San Diego

Sat 7/5

10:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 45m

$1,071

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 6/6

1:00 pm-11:53 am

2 stops26h 53m

San Diego

Sat 7/5

12:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,097

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/15

3:55 pm-11:53 am

2 stops23h 58m

San Diego

Fri 5/23

8:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,189

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 7/17

1:00 pm-11:33 am

2 stops26h 33m

San Diego

Thu 7/31

6:15 am-3:50 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,225

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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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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 $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 April 30, 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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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. 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.

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

    Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $477. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by GOL and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,025 and $1,029, respectively. Copa Airlines is currently priced 51% 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 $271 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $580 and LATAM Airlines from $672 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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American AirlinesCheapest$704Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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