Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$331+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — GIG
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$571
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$331
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$857
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From Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2710:18 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop22h 05mCopa Airlines
Sat 5/1010:00 amGIG - LAX
1 stop30h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/17$566
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/143:50 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop25h 15mLATAM Airlines
Mon 5/1910:30 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops36h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/17$571
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/255:50 amLAX - GIG
1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/89:05 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop37h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$597
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2911:50 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops20h 35mAvianca
Fri 9/51:30 amGIG - LAX
2 stops25h 00mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$607
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2812:30 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops38h 40mGOL
Sun 5/1810:50 amGIG - LAX
2 stops26h 54mGOL
Deal found 4/17$619
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Mon 5/1911:04 pmLAX - GIG
3 stops31h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/237:25 amGIG - LAX
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 4/2810:56 amLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/98:05 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops19h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$644
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:20 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops52h 50mAir Canada
Thu 5/811:20 amGIG - LAX
2 stops39h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$661
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/273:25 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Thu 5/86:15 amGIG - LAX
2 stops21h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/17$689

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 4/27

10:18 pm-12:23 am

1 stop22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/10

10:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop30h 53m

$566

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

3:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/19

10:30 pm-7:00 am

2 stops36h 30m

$571

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

1:12 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 03m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/18

9:05 pm-6:55 am

1 stop37h 50m

$597

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 8/29

1:20 pm-12:25 am

3 stops31h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/5

1:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$607

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

12:30 pm-7:10 am

2 stops38h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/18

10:50 am-9:44 am

2 stops26h 54m

$619

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

11:04 pm-10:15 am

3 stops31h 11m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/23

7:25 am-1:30 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$628

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

10:56 am-10:10 am

2 stops19h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/9

8:05 pm-11:20 am

2 stops19h 15m

$644

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 5/1

10:20 pm-7:10 am

2 stops52h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/8

11:20 am-10:59 pm

2 stops39h 39m

$661

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

3:50 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/14

12:50 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 10m

$674

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 7/10

12:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops19h 55m

$331

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Azul, Delta and Copa Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 from for flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from 7 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on LATAM Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, with prices starting at $571. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $597 and $602, respectively. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $331 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $383 and Copa Airlines from $385 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Miami?

    Most Miami visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Wynwood Art District, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace. Wynwood Art District, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.5 mi, 6.4 mi, and 6.4 mi, respectively from Miami. Travelers can rent a car at Miami for an average daily rate of $24 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from Los Angeles 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$514Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$516Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$545Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$553Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$554Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$558Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$613Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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