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$308+ 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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — SFO
oct. 15 — oct. 221
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Cheap 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$610
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$308
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$787
From Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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

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 septiembre 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
jue. 10/305:05 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops22h 35mLATAM Airlines
mié. 1/711:30 amSFO - GIG
1 stop15h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/14$610
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mar. 9/2310:00 amGIG - SFO
1 stop17h 25mCopa Airlines
dom. 9/281:30 amSFO - GIG
1 stop18h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$618
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/67:30 amGIG - SFO
2 stops19h 20mAvianca
mar. 11/1111:10 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops20h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$620
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/47:15 amGIG - SFO
2 stops21h 41mDelta
mar. 11/186:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop21h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/15$622
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/107:15 amGIG - SFO
2 stops21h 46mDelta
lun. 1/126:00 amSFO - GIG
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/15$623
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
lun. 9/159:05 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/225:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$625
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 9/221:25 amGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 00mCopa Airlines
mar. 10/141:31 amSFO - GIG
1 stop18h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$627
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/15:05 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops21h 40mLATAM Airlines
mar. 11/187:05 amSFO - GIG
1 stop20h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/15$629
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/109:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop22h 17mDelta
mié. 12/318:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/15$630
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mar. 11/411:55 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 05mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/187:20 amSFO - GIG
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$631
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
vie. 10/176:15 amGIG - SFO
2 stops21h 50mDelta
mar. 11/411:58 amSFO - GIG
2 stops21h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/13$633
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mar. 9/239:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop21h 26mLATAM Airlines
mié. 10/159:50 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops37h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/14$634

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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

jue. 11/6

9:55 am-11:17 pm

1 stop18h 22m

San Francisco

lun. 11/10

12:36 am-8:00 am

1 stop26h 24m

$618

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sáb. 11/1

7:15 am-10:58 am

2 stops31h 43m

San Francisco

mar. 11/18

6:00 am-6:25 am

2 stops19h 25m

$622

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 11/6

9:55 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop28h 18m

San Francisco

mar. 11/11

7:16 am-9:35 am

1 stop21h 19m

$623

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 9/30

9:05 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

dom. 10/12

7:05 pm-8:15 am

1 stop33h 10m

$625

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

vie. 10/17

6:15 am-12:05 am

2 stops21h 50m

San Francisco

mar. 11/4

6:10 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 10m

$629

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 12/10

9:30 pm-2:47 pm

1 stop22h 17m

San Francisco

mié. 12/31

8:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

$630

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 2/12

9:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop31h 04m

San Francisco

dom. 2/22

11:59 pm-9:35 am

1 stop28h 36m

$643

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 2/5

9:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop31h 04m

San Francisco

mar. 2/17

7:10 pm-9:35 am

1 stop33h 25m

$645

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 10/28

11:30 am-11:40 am

2 stops28h 10m

$308

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 11/6

5:10 am-11:17 pm

1 stop23h 07m

$319

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The best time to book flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco is 30 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 septiembre 15, 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.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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

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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 4 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 18h 22m. There are 6607 mi between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $636. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LATAM Airlines, from $637, and United Airlines, from $687. You may be able to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 4 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 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 septiembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$636Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$637Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$687Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$736Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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