$239+ Cheap flights from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.
Most accurate provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $571 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $239 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $773 |
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Cheapest flights from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlExplore the most affordable flight options available from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 April 29, 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoRio de Janeiro
SAN - GIG
SANGIG
San Diego
Mon 7/21
8:58 pm-12:15 am
1 stop23h 17m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 8/4
5:05 am-5:44 pm
1 stop16h 39m
Los AngelesRio de Janeiro
LAX - GIG
LAXGIG
Los Angeles
Tue 6/3
4:15 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop26h 15m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 6/11
11:30 pm-7:00 am
2 stops35h 30m
Los AngelesRio de Janeiro
LAX - GIG
LAXGIG
Los Angeles
Tue 7/8
12:30 am-12:25 am
2 stops19h 55m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Thu 8/21
1:30 am-1:30 pm
2 stops40h 00m
Los AngelesRio de Janeiro
LAX - GIG
LAXGIG
Los Angeles
Tue 6/10
12:05 pm-3:05 pm
2 stops23h 00m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 6/16
5:00 pm-10:41 am
2 stops21h 41m
Los AngelesRio de Janeiro
LAX - GIG
LAXGIG
Los Angeles
Mon 5/26
1:45 pm-1:10 pm
1 stop19h 25m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 6/9
12:50 pm-7:00 am
1 stop22h 10m
San FranciscoRio de Janeiro
SFO - GIG
SFOGIG
San Francisco
Wed 6/11
11:25 am-7:40 pm
2 stops28h 15m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Tue 6/17
3:55 pm-10:48 am
2 stops22h 53m
Las VegasRio de Janeiro
LAS - GIG
LASGIG
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Thu 6/5
8:45 am-10:15 am
2 stops21h 30m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 6/9
5:00 pm-10:40 am
2 stops21h 40m
Los AngelesRio de Janeiro
LAX - GIG
LAXGIG
Los Angeles
Mon 5/26
7:30 am-3:05 pm
2 stops27h 35m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 6/9
5:00 pm-11:12 am
2 stops22h 12m
San FranciscoRio de Janeiro
SFO - GIG
SFOGIG
San Francisco
Mon 5/26
12:10 pm-3:05 pm
2 stops22h 55m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 6/9
5:00 pm-11:35 am
2 stops22h 35m
Los AngelesRio de Janeiro
LAX - GIG
LAXGIG
Los Angeles
Tue 9/9
1:45 am-12:25 am
1 stop18h 40m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 9/24
9:59 am-11:03 pm
1 stop17h 04m
Best time to book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). 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 CA to GIG?
Find hourly flight availability from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
When flying from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month
Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.
Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month
Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, 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–Galeão Intl
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Rio de Janeiro, such as Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Aaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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Aaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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Aaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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Aaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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Aaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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Aaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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Top 7 airlines flying from California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$514 | Average$1,114 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$515 | Average$1,221 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$545 | Average$897 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$548 | Average$959 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$554 | Average$1,187 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$558 | Average$1,232 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$613 | Average$863 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% |