Rio de Janeiro

$374+ Cheap flights from California to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RIO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from California to Rio de Janeiro with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from California to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$507
(Delta)

One-way from

$374
(Kiwi.com)
From California to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from California to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

Find flight deals from California to Rio de Janeiro

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 December 18, 2024.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/3112:52 amLAX - GIG
1 stop27h 33mGOL
Sat 2/110:15 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop17h 10mGOL
Deal found 12/17$592
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/3112:52 amLAX - GIG
1 stop24h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/16:20 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops20h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$662
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2211:59 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops27h 01mLATAM Airlines
Thu 2/207:25 amGIG - LAX
1 stop15h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,013
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/3112:52 amLAX - GIG
1 stop24h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/311:45 amGIG - LAX
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,025
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1712:58 amLAX - GIG
1 stop21h 52mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/201:25 amGIG - LAX
1 stop14h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/244:32 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/3110:45 amGIG - SFO
1 stop17h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,138
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:30 amSFO - GIG
1 stop28h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/159:55 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop30h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,166
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/277:30 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop33h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/179:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop25h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,170
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:44 amSFO - GIG
1 stop22h 11mCopa Airlines
Tue 1/141:30 amGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,225
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:15 amSAN - GIG
2 stops19h 20mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/319:25 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 01mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,241
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/278:00 amLAX - SDU
2 stops20h 10mLATAM Airlines
Thu 1/168:30 pmSDU - LAX
1 stop15h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/2412:48 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop14h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/1511:55 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop27h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,335

Find flights from California to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

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 December 18, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 1/20

11:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop27h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/31

9:25 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop24h 57m

$507

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

1:05 am-3:55 am

1 stop21h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/5

11:00 am-4:11 pm

1 stop34h 11m

$512

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

12:50 pm-10:45 am

1 stop16h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/13

5:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$513

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/15

1:00 am-3:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/23

5:15 am-10:29 pm

1 stop22h 14m

$545

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/21

11:27 am-10:15 am

1 stop17h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 1/27

11:55 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop24h 01m

$557

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/29

11:00 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$567

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

1:35 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/28

9:20 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$577

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Thu 2/20

8:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 2/24

5:30 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$606

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 1/24

5:07 pm-8:00 am

2 stops33h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/29

6:25 pm-11:17 am

2 stops21h 52m

$634

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

9:35 am-2:05 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 1/29

9:20 pm-6:35 am

2 stops38h 15m

$637

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/17

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from California to Rio de Janeiro

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Rio de Janeiro including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,075). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, American Airlines and United 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
821 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

8.0
Very good
821 reviews
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

7.7
Good
1,721 reviews
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

7.5
Good
1,879 reviews
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.0
Very good
821 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very good we were taken care of in all aspects when traveling with our 1 year old. Would recommend Azul and I will travel with them again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 $392 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include GOL from $397 and Copa Airlines from $413 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.

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

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

  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,075). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for California to Rio de Janeiro

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$518Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$519Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$544Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$545Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$565Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$613Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.