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$817+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — RIO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 January 21, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$817
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November

Average price

$961
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/177:30 pmSMF - GIG
3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/315:45 amGIG - SMF
3 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$817
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/177:30 pmSMF - GIG
2 stops48h 55mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/3110:25 amGIG - SMF
2 stops59h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$908
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1911:21 amSMF - SDU
3 stops39h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/214:40 pmSDU - SMF
3 stops31h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$948
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 3/1710:00 pmSMF - GIG
1 stop29h 15mDelta
Mon 3/319:00 pmGIG - SMF
2 stops30h 53mDelta
Deal found 1/20$1,008
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/301:27 pmSMF - GIG
1 stop14h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/79:05 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop19h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,038
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.
Sat 3/157:30 amSMF - GIG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/239:30 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop16h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,078
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1610:40 pmSMF - GIG
1 stop31h 35mLATAM Airlines
Thu 9/259:00 pmGIG - SMF
1 stop25h 56mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,090
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3012:30 pmSMF - SDU
2 stops40h 25mLATAM Airlines
Wed 5/72:25 pmSDU - SMF
2 stops48h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,144
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/168:30 amSMF - SDU
2 stops27h 20mAir Canada
Thu 9/257:50 amSDU - SMF
2 stops40h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,404

Find flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

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SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/17

7:30 pm-6:15 am

3 stops30h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/31

5:45 am-10:16 am

3 stops32h 31m

$817

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/17

7:30 pm-12:25 am

2 stops48h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/31

10:25 am-6:03 pm

2 stops59h 38m

$908

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - SDU

SMFSDU

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/19

11:21 am-7:10 am

3 stops39h 49m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/21

4:40 pm-7:56 pm

3 stops31h 16m

$948

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/17

10:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop29h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/31

9:00 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops30h 53m

$1,008

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/30

1:27 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/7

9:05 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$1,038

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/30

5:40 am-8:20 am

2 stops22h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/7

11:00 pm-3:36 pm

2 stops20h 36m

$1,043

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - SDU

SMFSDU

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/30

12:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops40h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/7

2:25 pm-11:10 am

2 stops48h 45m

$1,144

SacramentoRio de Janeiro

SMF - GIG

SMFGIG

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/26

7:05 am-4:20 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/7

9:25 pm-11:21 am

1 stop18h 56m

$1,228

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,858 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Rio de Janeiro should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro from 2 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $908. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,008 and $1,058, respectively. Copa Airlines is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from Sacramento 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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$757Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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