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$344+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to California

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RIO — LAX
janv. 26 — févr. 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) 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 janvier 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$547
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$344
(Kiwi.com)
From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to California
One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to California

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/2010:15 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop18h 23mAmerican Airlines
mer. 3/510:48 amLAX - GIG
1 stop14h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$547
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/81:23 amGIG - LAX
1 stop19h 36mCopa Airlines
mer. 4/2310:18 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop25h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$550
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
lun. 2/109:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop28h 52mUnited Airlines
mer. 2/196:00 amLAX - GIG
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$554
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
jeu. 3/137:25 amGIG - LAX
1 stop15h 35mDelta
mer. 3/2610:30 amLAX - GIG
1 stop17h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/20$583
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 2/56:25 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 2/208:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$584
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/105:30 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops32h 03mMultiple Airlines
mer. 2/198:30 amLAX - SDU
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$586
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
ven. 3/146:25 amGIG - LAX
2 stops29h 10mLATAM Airlines
ven. 4/256:00 amLAX - GIG
2 stops20h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/21$592
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 2/211:25 amGIG - SFO
2 stops39h 26mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/178:30 amSFO - GIG
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$598
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/105:30 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops32h 03mAir Canada
mer. 2/198:30 amLAX - SDU
2 stops30h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$606
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mar. 3/119:55 amSDU - LAX
2 stops25h 30mLATAM Airlines
lun. 3/241:50 pmLAX - SDU
2 stops20h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/21$623
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/241:45 amGIG - LAS
2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines
mar. 4/110:36 pmLAS - GIG
2 stops21h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$629
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
jeu. 3/1311:00 amGIG - SFO
1 stop16h 40mCopa Airlines
sam. 3/221:51 amSFO - GIG
1 stop21h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$634

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 janvier 21, 2025.

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Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jeu. 2/20

10:15 pm-11:38 am

1 stop18h 23m

Los Angeles

mer. 3/5

10:48 am-6:20 am

1 stop14h 32m

$547

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 4/8

1:23 am-4:59 pm

1 stop19h 36m

Los Angeles

mer. 4/23

10:18 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 42m

$550

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 2/10

9:55 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop28h 52m

Los Angeles

mer. 2/19

6:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop22h 35m

$554

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jeu. 3/13

7:25 am-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

mer. 3/26

6:00 am-8:00 am

1 stop22h 00m

$583

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mer. 2/5

6:25 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops31h 08m

Los Angeles

jeu. 2/20

8:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$584

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

SDU - LAX

SDULAX

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

lun. 2/17

5:30 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops32h 03m

Los Angeles

lun. 3/3

8:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$586

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

ven. 3/14

6:25 am-7:35 am

2 stops29h 10m

Los Angeles

ven. 4/25

6:00 am-6:15 am

2 stops20h 15m

$592

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dim. 2/2

11:25 am-9:51 pm

2 stops39h 26m

San Francisco

lun. 2/17

8:30 am-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$598

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

SDU - LAX

SDULAX

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

lun. 2/10

5:30 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops32h 03m

Los Angeles

mer. 2/19

8:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$606

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

SDU - LAX

SDULAX

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mar. 3/11

9:55 am-7:25 am

2 stops25h 30m

Los Angeles

mar. 3/25

1:50 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$623

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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to California (average of $246). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 RIO to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro 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 janvier 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rio de Janeiro to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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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 janvier 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rio de Janeiro to California, such as Copa Airlines, Delta and LATAM Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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812 reviews

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8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

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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.

8.0
Very good
812 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

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.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

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.

7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

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.

7.5
Good
1,858 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

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.

7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

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.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $364 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $368 and American Airlines from $373 one-way.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to California (average of $246). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$525Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$532Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$612Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$687Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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