Rio de Janeiro

$330+ 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 6/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RIO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rio de Janeiro

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$557
(Delta)

One-way from

$330
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$687
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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. 0% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 5/71:45 pmLAX - SDU
1 stop19h 55mDelta
Sun 5/182:20 pmSDU - LAX
1 stop20h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/28$557
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/191:45 pmLAX - SDU
1 stop15h 50mLATAM Airlines
Thu 5/298:20 pmSDU - LAX
1 stop14h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/26$563
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/811:50 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops20h 35mAvianca
Sat 9/201:30 amGIG - LAX
2 stops40h 00mAvianca
Deal found 3/27$568
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/141:10 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop17h 05mLATAM Airlines
Sat 4/199:00 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop17h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/27$571
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/510:35 amLAX - GIG
1 stop19h 40mDelta
Fri 5/91:50 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/26$584
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/121:59 amLAS - GIG
1 stop26h 01mCopa Airlines
Mon 4/281:23 amGIG - LAS
1 stop25h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/27$588
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/291:30 pmLAS - GIG
2 stops21h 00mLATAM Airlines
Thu 6/51:50 pmGIG - LAS
2 stops25h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/28$592
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 4/510:56 amLAX - GIG
2 stops19h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/95:00 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops20h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$600
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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
Wed 5/215:00 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops30h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$606
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/308:33 amLAX - GIG
2 stops20h 52mGOL
Wed 5/75:00 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops22h 20mGOL
Deal found 3/27$613
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/161:20 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/215:45 amGIG - LAX
3 stops29h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$616
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/1212:40 amLAS - GIG
2 stops25h 30mDelta
Tue 4/296:15 amGIG - LAS
2 stops21h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/27$628

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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 March 28, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

1:45 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 5/18

2:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop20h 40m

$557

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

1:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 5/29

8:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop14h 40m

$563

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

11:50 pm-12:25 am

2 stops20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/20

1:30 am-1:30 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$568

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 4/14

1:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 4/19

9:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

$571

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

10:35 am-10:15 am

1 stop19h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/9

1:50 pm-7:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

$584

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/12

1:59 am-8:00 am

1 stop26h 01m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/28

1:23 am-11:10 pm

1 stop25h 47m

$588

Las VegasRio de Janeiro

LAS - GIG

LASGIG

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/29

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/5

1:50 pm-11:20 am

2 stops25h 30m

$592

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

Wed 5/21

5:00 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$606

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

8:33 am-9:25 am

2 stops20h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/7

5:00 pm-11:20 am

2 stops22h 20m

$613

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Fri 5/16

1:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops31h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/21

5:45 am-6:51 am

3 stops29h 06m

$616

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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 March 28, 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 March 28, 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

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 $341 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $389 and Copa Airlines from $391 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 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$514Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$516Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$545Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$550Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AviancaCheapest$578Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$594Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$613Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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