Rio de Janeiro

$245+ Cheap flights from California to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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LAX — RIO
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rio de Janeiro

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$478
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$270
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$773
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From California to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from California to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 10/159:07 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop23h 18mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/315:05 amGIG - SAN
1 stop16h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/22$478
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2211:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops29h 35mLATAM Airlines
Wed 5/287:00 amGIG - LAX
1 stop28h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/22$569
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 5/208:05 amLAX - SDU
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/271:05 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$588
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/611:10 amLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1311:00 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$594
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 5/111:56 amLAX - GIG
1 stop18h 19mCopa Airlines
Mon 5/194:55 amGIG - LAX
1 stop22h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/22$602
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Wed 5/1411:25 amSFO - SDU
2 stops24h 25mAir Canada
Wed 5/217:55 amSDU - SFO
2 stops31h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/21$608
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Sun 6/2911:50 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops20h 35mAvianca
Fri 8/11:30 amGIG - LAX
2 stops38h 30mAvianca
Deal found 4/22$608
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/412:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/910:00 amGIG - LAX
3 stops41h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$610
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Wed 5/1411:25 amSFO - GIG
2 stops23h 40mAir Canada
Wed 5/215:00 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops32h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 4/21$612
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Wed 9/1012:05 pmLAX - SDU
2 stops23h 45mAir Canada
Wed 9/247:55 amSDU - LAX
2 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$614
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Mon 5/121:58 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops21h 07mGOL
Mon 5/193:55 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops24h 49mGOL
Deal found 4/22$628
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Tue 5/2011:25 amSFO - SDU
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/271:05 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$639

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Rio de Janeiro 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 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

11:30 am-9:05 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/28

7:00 am-7:55 am

1 stop28h 55m

$569

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

12:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 5/26

7:55 am-11:05 am

2 stops31h 10m

$574

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

8:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 5/27

1:05 pm-10:41 am

2 stops25h 36m

$588

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

11:10 am-10:15 am

2 stops19h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/13

11:00 pm-11:20 am

1 stop16h 20m

$594

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

1:56 am-12:15 am

1 stop18h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/19

4:55 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$602

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 6/29

11:50 pm-12:25 am

2 stops20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/1

1:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops38h 30m

$608

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

11:25 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/21

7:55 am-11:35 am

2 stops31h 40m

$608

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 6/4

12:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops19h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/9

10:00 am-11:26 pm

3 stops41h 26m

$610

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

11:25 am-3:05 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/21

5:00 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops32h 02m

$612

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 7/2

8:58 pm-12:15 am

1 stop23h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 7/8

1:29 am-5:44 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$615

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Best time to book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro 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 RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro 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 when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Azul, Delta and LATAM Airlines from California to Rio de Janeiro. 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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $329 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $377 and Copa Airlines from $385 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Rio de Janeiro?

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from California to Rio de Janeiro 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 California to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to Rio de Janeiro. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$514Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$516Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$545Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$548Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$554Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$558Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$613Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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