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$373+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — LAX
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles are usually found in October or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 April 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$587
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$373
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$656
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rio de Janeiro (RIO)-Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Rio de Janeiro (RIO)-Los Angeles flights.
From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/94:55 amGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 35mCopa Airlines
Sat 5/241:56 amLAX - GIG
1 stop21h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/31$587
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/68:05 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1410:45 amLAX - GIG
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$594
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/235:45 amGIG - LAX
3 stops44h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/272:50 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$599
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 9/37:25 amGIG - LAX
2 stops34h 05mAvianca
Sun 9/2812:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 55mAvianca
Deal found 3/30$608
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 5/811:05 amGIG - LAX
1 stop24h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sun 5/113:50 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop26h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/1$612
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 9/812:50 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop21h 35mDelta
Mon 9/2210:45 amLAX - GIG
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/1$634
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 9/259:05 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop16h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3012:59 amLAX - GIG
1 stop27h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$640
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 6/102:20 pmSDU - LAX
1 stop20h 40mLATAM Airlines
Mon 6/301:50 pmLAX - SDU
2 stops22h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/1$647
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 6/81:00 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops37h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/304:29 pmLAX - SDU
2 stops43h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$693
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:15 amSDU - LAX
3 stops31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/183:50 pmLAX - SDU
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$698
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 5/62:20 pmSDU - LAX
1 stop20h 40mDelta
Sat 5/171:45 pmLAX - SDU
1 stop19h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/31$704
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1611:00 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop16h 20mGOL
Sun 5/1812:25 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops41h 00mGOL
Deal found 4/1$759

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

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Rio de Janeiro

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Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/9

4:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

1:56 am-3:50 am

1 stop21h 54m

$587

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/6

8:05 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops20h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

10:45 am-8:20 am

1 stop17h 35m

$594

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/23

5:45 am-10:44 pm

3 stops44h 59m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/27

2:50 pm-12:25 am

2 stops29h 35m

$599

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/3

7:25 am-1:30 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/28

12:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops19h 55m

$608

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/8

11:05 am-7:10 am

1 stop24h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

3:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$612

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/8

12:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

10:45 am-10:15 am

1 stop19h 30m

$634

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

GIG - LAX

GIGLAX

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/25

9:05 pm-9:27 am

1 stop16h 22m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/30

12:59 am-9:35 am

1 stop27h 36m

$640

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

SDU - LAX

SDULAX

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 6/10

10:00 am-7:00 am

2 stops25h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/30

1:50 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$647

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

SDU - LAX

SDULAX

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 6/8

1:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

4:29 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops43h 21m

$693

Rio de JaneiroLos Angeles

SDU - LAX

SDULAX

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 5/16

6:15 am-9:56 am

3 stops31h 41m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

3:50 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$698

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Rio de Janeiro-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Rio de Janeiro-Los Angeles 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 Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 2025.

When flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated April 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Azul, Delta and Copa Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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 Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles. 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 into for flights to Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro. Booking flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro from 3 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $587, Copa Airlines will fly you from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Avianca - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $594 and $608, respectively. Copa Airlines is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $373. Users have also found prices from $393 and $423 on Avianca and Copa Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 3 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles. 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$524Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$539Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$582Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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