Rio de Janeiro

$382+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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LAX — RIO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in January or October, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$508
(LATAM Airlines)

One-way from

$382
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$658
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
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From Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from Los Angeles 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. 4% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/312:50 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop25h 00mLATAM Airlines
Thu 2/67:25 amGIG - LAX
1 stop15h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/19$508
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/106:15 amLAX - GIG
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Thu 2/205:00 amGIG - LAX
2 stops18h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/20$513
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/312:50 pmLAX - SDU
2 stops20h 15mLATAM Airlines
Thu 2/610:00 amSDU - LAX
2 stops25h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/19$515
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/261:05 amLAX - GIG
1 stop21h 50mCopa Airlines
Tue 2/115:35 amGIG - LAX
1 stop34h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$525
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/26:12 amLAX - GIG
1 stop23h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/1211:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop27h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$529
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2711:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops17h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 2/1111:55 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops19h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$549
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/68:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/206:25 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$584
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/68:30 amLAX - SDU
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/205:30 pmSDU - LAX
2 stops32h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$586
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/61:10 pmLAX - GIG
1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/199:55 pmGIG - LAX
1 stop23h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$593
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 2/231:46 pmLAX - GIG
2 stops23h 59mGOL
Tue 3/186:25 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops21h 11mGOL
Deal found 1/21$604
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/98:30 amLAX - GIG
2 stops26h 20mAir Canada
Mon 2/246:25 pmGIG - LAX
2 stops31h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$607
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 2/98:30 amLAX - SDU
2 stops30h 40mAir Canada
Tue 3/187:50 amSDU - LAX
2 stops40h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$609

Find flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 January 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

12:50 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/6

7:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$508

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Mon 2/10

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/14

7:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$513

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

12:50 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 2/6

10:00 am-6:35 am

2 stops25h 35m

$515

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sat 3/15

2:07 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 18m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/30

1:30 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$526

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 2/9

12:51 am-9:35 am

1 stop27h 44m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/14

9:55 pm-9:18 am

1 stop16h 23m

$527

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 2/2

6:12 am-10:15 am

1 stop23h 03m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/12

11:55 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop27h 16m

$529

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Thu 2/6

8:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/20

6:25 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$584

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Thu 2/6

8:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 2/20

5:30 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$586

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - SDU

LAXSDU

Los Angeles

Sun 3/16

8:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 3/23

7:50 am-8:20 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$587

Los AngelesRio de Janeiro

LAX - GIG

LAXGIG

Los Angeles

Sun 2/23

1:46 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 59m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/18

6:25 pm-11:36 am

2 stops21h 11m

$604

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

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 January 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown LATAM Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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812 reviews

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8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

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
812 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

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8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

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
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

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
1,662 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

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
1,858 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

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
8,985 reviews
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

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 Los Angeles 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro from Los Angeles; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the Los Angeles airport to Rio de Janeiro. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($508), Delta ($513), and Copa Airlines ($526) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is LATAM Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $382. However, be on the lookout for offers from GOL and Copa Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

    Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park are the most popular attractions in Panama City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 14.7 mi, 15.1 mi, and 18.4 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Panama City can rent a car from Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $16 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?

    Most Atlanta visitors opt to spend their time at Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre and World of Coca-Cola are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Atlanta can rent one for about $43 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Miami?

    The majority of Miami visitors spend their time at Wynwood Art District, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace. Travelers on a layover in Miami can visit Wynwood Art District, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace, by traveling 5.5 mi, 6.4 mi, and 6.4 mi, respectively after landing at Miami. Travelers can book a car rental at Miami for about $36 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$518Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$519Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$545Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$554Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$557Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$613Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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