Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) from $513

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SMF — RIO
Jun 11 — Jun 181

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 June 6, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,381

Round-trip from

$732
High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in June 2024
From Sacramento Intl to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 31%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance, which can save you up to 141% on flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 14 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $317. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $778.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Rio de Janeiro from Sacramento. Prices for August average $1,026 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $506. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 44% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to RIO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

Cheap Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 7/25:33 amSMF - GIG
1 stop22h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops40h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,172
Tue 7/25:12 amSMF - GIG
2 stops23h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops40h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,183
Tue 7/25:12 amSMF - GIG
2 stops23h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop18h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,223
Tue 7/21:10 pmSMF - GIG
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop18h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,268
Wed 7/36:30 pmSMF - GIG
2 stops33h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/99:05 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops28h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,303
Tue 7/211:17 pmSMF - GIG
1 stop26h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/1511:00 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop28h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,317
Wed 7/34:05 pmSMF - GIG
2 stops36h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/99:05 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop28h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,319
Wed 7/34:05 pmSMF - GIG
2 stops36h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/89:05 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops40h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,339
Tue 7/22:30 pmSMF - GIG
2 stops29h 45mCopa Airlines
Sun 7/141:32 amGIG - SMF
2 stops24h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,504

Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 10/206:01 pmSMF - GIG
2 stops34h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/288:55 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$936
Mon 9/27:00 amSMF - GIG
2 stops19h 20mDelta
Mon 10/712:50 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops26h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/5$998
Mon 9/24:08 pmSMF - GIG
2 stops36h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/79:05 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,003
Sun 8/186:30 pmSMF - GIG
2 stops33h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/259:05 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops28h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,043
Sat 8/177:00 amSMF - GIG
2 stops19h 20mDelta
Sun 8/258:50 amGIG - SMF
1 stop16h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/5$1,078
Sat 8/1711:59 pmSMF - GIG
2 stops26h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/2511:00 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops25h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,083
Sat 8/179:53 amSMF - GIG
3 stops21h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/2511:00 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops20h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,088
Sun 8/181:10 pmSMF - GIG
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/259:05 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop28h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,092
Sun 10/205:14 amSMF - GIG
1 stop23h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/288:55 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop53h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,120

One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro from Sacramento

Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro can choose from these deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Fri 8/99:41 pmSMF - GIG
3 stops39h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$513
Thu 8/810:12 pmSMF - GIG
3 stops53h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$548
Thu 8/88:00 amSMF - SDU
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$572
Thu 8/88:00 amSMF - GIG
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$572
Thu 8/87:00 amSMF - GIG
1 stop19h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/4$698
Fri 8/97:01 amSMF - GIG
2 stops18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$738
Fri 8/910:59 pmSMF - GIG
1 stop27h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/4$749
Fri 8/98:00 amSMF - SDU
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$804
Fri 8/94:05 pmSMF - SDU
3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$916

Find flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$936 - $1,620

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Return

Price

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/20

2 stops34h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/28

1 stop19h 20m

$936

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/2

2 stops19h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/7

2 stops26h 12m

$998

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/2

2 stops36h 07m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/7

1 stop18h 50m

$1,003

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/18

2 stops33h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/25

2 stops28h 08m

$1,043

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/17

2 stops19h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/25

1 stop16h 56m

$1,078

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/17

2 stops26h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/25

2 stops25h 59m

$1,083

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/17

3 stops21h 07m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/25

2 stops20h 38m

$1,088

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/18

2 stops29h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/24

2 stops24h 58m

$1,351

Sacramento IntlRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/2

3 stops26h 09m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/9

3 stops26h 07m

$1,620

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Deals found on 6/5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIO

Temperature

69.8 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
2,561 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Rio de Janeiro should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $936, but on average you can expect to pay $1,170.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $936. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $998 and $1,083, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does SMF to GIG mean?

    Sacramento Intl Airport is SMF and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is GIG. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro (average of $663). Flying from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro. 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,188Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,295Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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