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$368+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG) to California

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GIG — LAX
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Tue 12/31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) to California (USCA). 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 19, 2024.

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$542
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$368
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/199:55 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop28h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/36:50 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop33h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$757
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/2411:00 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop25h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/229:15 amLAX - GIG
1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$784
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:20 amGIG - LAS
1 stop22h 05mCopa Airlines
Mon 1/65:10 pmLAS - GIG
2 stops26h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/19$791
This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/181:25 amGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 53mCopa Airlines
Tue 1/712:44 amSFO - GIG
1 stop22h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$815
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1910:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop21h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/810:18 amSFO - GIG
1 stop17h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$827
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/181:25 amGIG - LAX
1 stop26h 20mCopa Airlines
Wed 1/19:23 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop25h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/18$837
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/209:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop31h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/307:30 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop33h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$840
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/1810:25 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops30h 30mLATAM Airlines
Thu 1/210:55 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop28h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/18$879
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/2410:30 pmGIG - LAS
1 stop26h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/228:00 amLAS - GIG
1 stop19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$891
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/2410:55 pmGIG - LAS
2 stops38h 47mLATAM Airlines
Wed 1/226:00 amLAS - GIG
2 stops21h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/18$926
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/239:55 pmGIG - LAS
2 stops24h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/206:34 pmLAS - GIG
2 stops34h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$978
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/207:40 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops19h 48mGOL
Mon 12/3011:10 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop26h 10mGOL
Deal found 12/18$985

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California 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 December 19, 2024.

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Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/6

11:00 am-4:11 pm

1 stop34h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

1:07 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 18m

$542

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/7

6:25 pm-6:35 am

1 stop17h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/21

7:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 05m

$587

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/11

10:55 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/16

6:04 am-8:25 am

1 stop22h 21m

$605

Rio de JaneiroLas Vegas

GIG - LAS

GIGLAS

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/27

1:30 am-10:29 pm

1 stop25h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/29

1:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

$628

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/6

11:55 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop17h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

1:46 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$637

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/6

7:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

7:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop20h 05m

$664

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/27

9:55 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/1

3:32 pm-9:35 am

1 stop37h 03m

$677

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/23

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop16h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

10:21 pm-9:25 am

1 stop30h 04m

$689

Rio de JaneiroOntario

GIG - ONT

GIGONT

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/27

9:55 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Ontario

Mon 3/10

1:40 pm-9:35 am

2 stops39h 55m

$691

Rio de JaneiroLas Vegas

GIG - LAS

GIGLAS

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/3

9:00 pm-10:04 am

1 stop17h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/14

4:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 10m

$696

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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California (average of $240). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GIG to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

When flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 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 California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Avianca and LATAM Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to California by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,723 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,879 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $368. Copa Airlines flights start at $370 while deals on GOL start at $374 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California consider Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - San Francisco or Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California 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 California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California (average of $240). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 5 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to California. 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 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$525Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$532Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$612Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$617Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$687Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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