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$327+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SFO
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 22, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Tue 12/91:30 amGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 47mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/3012:36 amSFO - GIG
1 stop18h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/22$618
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 12/109:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop22h 17mDelta
Wed 12/3112:11 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop15h 09mDelta
Deal found 10/21$620
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Thu 11/205:05 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops21h 39mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/258:25 amSFO - GIG
2 stops22h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/21$624
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 11/51:30 amGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 47mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/1012:36 amSFO - GIG
1 stop26h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/22$626
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/69:55 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop30h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/117:16 amSFO - GIG
1 stop21h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$628
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 12/103:10 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops23h 34mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/316:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop21h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/21$630
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/65:40 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops28h 49mDelta
Tue 11/118:15 amSFO - GIG
2 stops21h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/21$634
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 10/219:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop25h 56mLATAM Airlines
Mon 10/278:20 amSFO - GIG
2 stops28h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/21$637
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 11/191:45 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops33h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/266:42 pmSFO - SDU
2 stops40h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22$799
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:05 amSDU - SFO
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/212:36 amSFO - SDU
2 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$943
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/208:05 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops18h 39mDelta
Wed 12/38:25 amSFO - SDU
2 stops20h 00mDelta
Deal found 10/21$946
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Thu 12/48:05 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/139:45 pmSFO - SDU
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,057

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) 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 October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$618
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$327
(Booking.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$762
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco 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 October 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/9

1:30 am-11:17 pm

1 stop26h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

12:36 am-4:00 am

1 stop22h 24m

$618

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/20

5:10 am-11:17 pm

1 stop23h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

12:36 am-4:00 am

1 stop22h 24m

$618

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/12

9:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

11:59 pm-9:35 am

1 stop28h 36m

$625

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/6

9:55 am-11:17 pm

1 stop18h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

12:36 am-12:30 am

1 stop18h 54m

$626

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/6

5:40 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops24h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

$628

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/6

9:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop30h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

7:16 am-9:35 am

1 stop21h 19m

$628

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

SDU - SFO

SDUSFO

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 11/19

1:45 pm-5:47 pm

2 stops33h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

6:42 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops40h 58m

$799

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

SDU - SFO

SDUSFO

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 11/20

10:05 am-12:00 pm

3 stops30h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

12:36 am-7:35 am

2 stops25h 59m

$943

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

SDU - SFO

SDUSFO

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 11/20

8:05 pm-9:44 am

2 stops18h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

8:25 am-9:25 am

2 stops20h 00m

$946

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

SDU - SFO

SDUSFO

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 12/4

8:05 pm-9:44 am

2 stops18h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

9:45 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$1,057

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Deals found on 10/20

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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 Francisco in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-San Francisco 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 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 to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco 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 Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco (average of $494). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $740). 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 October 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines and United Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,869 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,869 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,869 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,869 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MIA - GRU

Terrible baggage service! Almost lost my connection flight in SP

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco. 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 Francisco from Rio de Janeiro?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Rio de Janeiro. On average, San Francisco has 0 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro per day from 4 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco?

    Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco in just under 18h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 23m. There are 6615 mi between Rio de Janeiro and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $621, United Airlines will fly you from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and LATAM Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $636 and $637, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco are Avianca ($327), Copa Airlines ($353), and Delta ($367).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 to San Francisco.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro 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 to San Francisco?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco (average of $494). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $740). 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 to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$621Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$636Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$637Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$739Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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