What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Avianca or Copa Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Sunday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 27%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San Francisco in October are about $1,051 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $663.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 6 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day.

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

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Q: How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 40 days in advance to save up to 38% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 40 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $793, or $1,001 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

Wed 5/711:25 amSFO - GIG

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/215:00 pmGIG - SFO

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$639

Thu 5/1512:05 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops23h 00mAir Canada

Thu 5/223:55 pmGIG - SFO

2 stops23h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 4/15

$667

Thu 11/69:55 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops20h 35mLATAM Airlines

Wed 11/129:30 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop18h 01mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$759

Tue 9/301:28 amSFO - GIG

1 stop18h 57mCopa Airlines

Wed 10/1510:05 amGIG - SFO

1 stop17h 35mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$792

Wed 5/1411:43 amSFO - GIG

1 stop18h 32mDelta

Tue 5/279:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop17h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$819

Wed 5/1412:43 amSFO - GIG

1 stop27h 32mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/229:05 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop26h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$830

Thu 5/157:35 amSFO - GIG

2 stops32h 05mGOL

Thu 5/2911:00 pmGIG - SFO

2 stops29h 06mGOL

Deal found 4/16

$924

Tue 6/102:30 amSFO - GIG

2 stops17h 55mAvianca

Wed 10/17:25 amGIG - SFO

2 stops19h 20mAvianca

Deal found 4/16

$966

Best flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Fri 8/227:30 amSFO - GIG

2 stops25h 40mLATAM Airlines

Wed 8/277:00 amGIG - SFO

2 stops31h 17mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$759

Sat 5/179:41 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops46h 44mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/2410:00 amGIG - SFO

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$766

Tue 9/301:28 amSFO - GIG

1 stop22h 27mCopa Airlines

Wed 10/1510:05 amGIG - SFO

1 stop17h 35mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$792

Wed 5/1412:43 amSFO - GIG

1 stop27h 32mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/199:05 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$931

Fri 5/911:53 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops32h 02mGOL

Fri 5/305:00 pmGIG - SFO

2 stops31h 35mGOL

Deal found 4/17

$946

Tue 6/102:30 amSFO - GIG

2 stops17h 55mAvianca

Wed 10/17:25 amGIG - SFO

2 stops19h 20mAvianca

Deal found 4/17

$966

Wed 6/118:00 amSFO - GIG

1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/111:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop25h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$1,039

Fri 6/611:59 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops26h 11mDelta

Mon 6/169:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop25h 47mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$1,079

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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Tue 4/222:30 amSFO - GIG

2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/3011:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop27h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,566

Tue 4/221:40 amSFO - GIG

1 stop18h 43mCopa Airlines

Wed 4/3010:15 amGIG - SFO

1 stop17h 25mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,756

Wed 4/232:20 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops30h 05mAvianca

Wed 4/307:25 amGIG - SFO

2 stops43h 20mAvianca

Deal found 4/16

$1,095

Wed 4/237:39 amSFO - GIG

1 stop20h 41mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/3011:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop25h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,889

Wed 4/235:00 amSFO - GIG

1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/49:05 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop38h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$6,510

Mon 5/512:05 amSFO - GIG

2 stops20h 20mAvianca

Wed 5/141:30 amGIG - SFO

2 stops25h 15mAvianca

Deal found 4/16

$992

Wed 5/711:25 amSFO - GIG

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/215:00 pmGIG - SFO

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$639

Wed 5/1411:43 amSFO - GIG

1 stop18h 32mDelta

Tue 5/279:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop17h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$819

Wed 5/1412:43 amSFO - GIG

1 stop27h 32mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/229:05 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop26h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$830

Thu 5/1512:05 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops23h 00mAir Canada

Thu 5/223:55 pmGIG - SFO

2 stops23h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 4/15

$667

Thu 5/1511:59 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops37h 36mLATAM Airlines

Thu 5/229:00 pmGIG - SFO

1 stop21h 05mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$759

Thu 5/157:52 pmSFO - GIG

1 stop24h 23mCopa Airlines

Thu 5/224:55 amGIG - SFO

1 stop22h 45mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$807

One-way flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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Thu 5/12:53 pmSFO - GIG

3 stops53h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$322

Fri 6/277:30 amSFO - GIG

2 stops30h 05mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$462

Tue 4/2911:37 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops35h 13mGOL

Deal found 4/16

$481

Mon 5/512:05 amSFO - GIG

2 stops20h 20mAvianca

Deal found 4/16

$488

Fri 7/49:25 pmSFO - GIG

2 stops23h 05mAzul

Deal found 4/16

$573

Thu 6/55:15 amSFO - GIG

1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$733

Fri 6/68:00 amSFO - GIG

1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$770

Mon 4/281:40 amSFO - GIG

1 stop18h 43mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$927

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Wed 5/7

11:25 am-7:40 pm

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Wed 5/21

5:00 pm-11:35 am

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Thu 5/15

12:05 pm-3:05 pm

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Thu 5/22

3:55 pm-11:35 am

2 stops23h 40m

$667

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SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

11:59 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops37h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/22

9:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$759

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

1:37 am-12:15 am

1 stop18h 38m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/24

1:21 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 19m

$807

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

2:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/20

9:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$819

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

12:43 am-8:15 am

1 stop27h 32m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/22

9:05 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop26h 13m

$830

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

7:35 am-7:40 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/29

11:00 pm-12:06 am

2 stops29h 06m

$924

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

2:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops17h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/1

7:25 am-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$966

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

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Thu 5/1

2:53 pm-12:25 am

3 stops53h 32m

$322

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SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

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Fri 6/27

7:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$462

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 11 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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

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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Azul, Delta and Copa Airlines from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro 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

774 reviews

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.

Azul

8.0

Very good

774 reviews

Azul

8.0

Very good

774 reviews

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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,916 reviews

Azul

8.0

Very good

774 reviews

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.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,409 reviews

Azul

8.0

Very good

774 reviews

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.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,761 reviews

Azul

8.0

Very good

774 reviews

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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,667 reviews

Azul

8.0

Very good

774 reviews

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.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. 6 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?
LATAM Airlines, at $759, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Copa Airlines and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are LATAM Airlines ($462), GOL ($481), and Avianca ($488).
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from San Francisco 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest$578	Average$1,453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
American Airlines	Cheapest$737	Average$1,222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$745	Average$917	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$787	Average$1,056	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Delta	Cheapest$826	Average$1,207	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$970	Average$1,318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$322+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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.

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

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

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

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