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$359+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/195:10 amGIG - SFO
1 stop23h 07mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/912:42 amSFO - GIG
1 stop18h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$681
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:55 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop38h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/102:41 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop37h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$721
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.
Sat 12/209:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop28h 20mLATAM Airlines
Fri 12/266:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop21h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$730
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.
Sun 12/219:55 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop38h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/212:30 amSFO - GIG
1 stop28h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$752
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:55 amGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 22mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/212:42 amSFO - GIG
1 stop18h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$756
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.
Sat 12/2010:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop27h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/1010:35 amSFO - GIG
1 stop18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$761
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.
Thu 12/2510:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/107:30 amSFO - GIG
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$763

Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) to San Francisco (SFO). 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

$641
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$359
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,150
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/20

5:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

1:23 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 42m

$681

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/5

10:10 am-11:20 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

12:42 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 48m

$701

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/2

7:25 am-11:55 pm

2 stops20h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

12:05 am-12:25 am

2 stops20h 20m

$702

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/16

1:30 am-6:14 pm

1 stop20h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 5/31

1:12 am-12:25 am

1 stop19h 13m

$702

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/7

7:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops19h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

1:20 pm-6:25 am

2 stops36h 05m

$709

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/7

10:10 am-11:20 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

12:42 am-4:05 am

1 stop22h 23m

$721

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/7

10:10 am-11:20 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

12:42 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 48m

$721

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/4

1:45 am-12:28 am

3 stops27h 43m

$381

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/24

10:30 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$418

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/9

10:30 pm-4:01 pm

1 stop22h 31m

$426

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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–Galeão Intl to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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–Galeão Intl Airport-San Francisco 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–Galeão Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-San Francisco 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–Galeão Intl Airport-San Francisco 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–Galeão Intl to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco is 25 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $494). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $738). 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 Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco, such as Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,893 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Booking flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Departing from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco will take you 22h 30m. There are 6607 mi between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip from $621. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LATAM Airlines, from $637, and Copa Airlines, from $739. You may be able to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco are Copa Airlines ($351), LATAM Airlines ($354), and United Airlines ($355).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco 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–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $494). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $738). 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 3 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco. 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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$621Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$637Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$739Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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