What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $478. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,035 and $1,054, respectively. Copa Airlines is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro one-way?

$624 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from LATAM Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $633 and $639, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?

Before booking your flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?

Users have found that booking a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro at least 49 days early can save you up to 66% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 49 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro for as little as $1,016 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,257 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Diego. Prices for March average $1,140 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $855. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 23% on your journey compared to booking in December

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?

Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. On average, San Diego has 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day from 3 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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.

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Round-trip from	$478 (Copa Airlines)
One-way from	$395 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
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Average price	$1,103

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

mié. 10/159:07 pmSAN - GIG

1 stop23h 18mCopa Airlines

vie. 10/315:05 amGIG - SAN

1 stop16h 52mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$478

mié. 6/48:48 pmSAN - GIG

3 stops29h 32mMultiple Airlines

mié. 6/255:05 amGIG - SAN

3 stops30h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$905

jue. 4/2412:35 pmSAN - SDU

2 stops23h 15mAir Canada

mar. 4/291:00 pmSDU - SAN

2 stops26h 48mAir Canada

Deal found 4/22

$979

lun. 8/410:15 amSAN - GIG

1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines

jue. 9/49:05 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops21h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,035

mié. 12/246:33 amSAN - GIG

2 stops18h 42mAmerican Airlines

mié. 1/2110:30 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops21h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$1,043

mar. 4/2912:35 pmSAN - SDU

2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

mar. 5/67:55 amSDU - SAN

2 stops31h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$1,066

mié. 10/157:00 amSAN - SDU

2 stops22h 35mLATAM Airlines

vie. 10/318:20 pmSDU - SAN

2 stops23h 00mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,077

mar. 8/266:20 amSAN - GIG

2 stops19h 55mDelta

sáb. 9/69:00 pmGIG - SAN

1 stop24h 11mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$1,145

mar. 8/266:20 amSAN - GIG

2 stops19h 55mLATAM Airlines

sáb. 9/69:00 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops27h 29mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,147

mié. 6/44:10 pmSAN - SDU

3 stops43h 40mUnited Airlines

mié. 6/251:00 pmSDU - SAN

2 stops35h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$1,296

lun. 8/410:22 pmSAN - SDU

2 stops20h 03mGOL

jue. 9/48:30 pmSDU - SAN

2 stops29h 23mGOL

Deal found 4/21

$1,421

lun. 6/3012:16 pmSAN - GIG

2 stops22h 19mGOL

sáb. 7/197:15 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops18h 35mGOL

Deal found 4/22

$1,464

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mié. 10/159:07 pmSAN - GIG

1 stop23h 18mCopa Airlines

vie. 10/315:05 amGIG - SAN

1 stop16h 52mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$478

mié. 6/48:48 pmSAN - GIG

3 stops29h 32mMultiple Airlines

mié. 6/255:05 amGIG - SAN

3 stops30h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$905

lun. 8/410:15 amSAN - GIG

1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines

jue. 9/49:05 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops21h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,035

lun. 8/410:40 amSAN - GIG

2 stops19h 55mAmerican Airlines

jue. 9/411:00 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops22h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,054

vie. 5/168:00 amSAN - SDU

2 stops27h 50mAir Canada

jue. 8/217:55 amSDU - SAN

2 stops39h 43mAir Canada

Deal found 4/21

$1,132

mar. 8/266:20 amSAN - GIG

2 stops19h 55mDelta

sáb. 9/69:00 pmGIG - SAN

1 stop24h 11mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$1,145

mar. 8/266:20 amSAN - GIG

2 stops19h 55mLATAM Airlines

sáb. 9/69:00 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops27h 29mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,147

lun. 6/3012:16 pmSAN - GIG

2 stops22h 19mGOL

sáb. 7/197:15 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops18h 35mGOL

Deal found 4/22

$1,464

mar. 4/2912:35 pmSAN - SDU

2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

mar. 5/67:55 amSDU - SAN

2 stops31h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$1,066

mié. 6/44:10 pmSAN - SDU

3 stops43h 40mUnited Airlines

mié. 6/251:00 pmSDU - SAN

2 stops35h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$1,296

vie. 4/256:40 amSAN - SDU

2 stops27h 10mLATAM Airlines

mar. 4/292:15 pmSDU - SAN

2 stops24h 07mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,450

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jue. 4/2412:35 pmSAN - SDU

2 stops23h 15mAir Canada

mar. 4/291:00 pmSDU - SAN

2 stops26h 48mAir Canada

Deal found 4/22

$979

jue. 4/2412:24 pmSAN - GIG

1 stop15h 56mAmerican Airlines

mar. 4/298:05 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops18h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,282

vie. 4/256:40 amSAN - SDU

2 stops27h 10mLATAM Airlines

mar. 4/292:15 pmSDU - SAN

2 stops24h 07mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,450

mar. 4/2912:35 pmSAN - GIG

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

mar. 5/68:55 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops50h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,042

mar. 4/2912:35 pmSAN - SDU

2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

mar. 5/67:55 amSDU - SAN

2 stops31h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$1,066

mar. 4/296:15 amSAN - GIG

2 stops36h 15mLATAM Airlines

mar. 5/69:00 pmGIG - SAN

1 stop25h 02mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,184

mar. 4/2910:26 amSAN - GIG

1 stop17h 49mUnited Airlines

mar. 5/69:05 pmGIG - SAN

1 stop17h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,206

mar. 4/291:43 pmSAN - GIG

2 stops30h 42mCopa Airlines

lun. 5/51:21 amGIG - SAN

2 stops26h 38mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,293

sáb. 5/174:02 pmSAN - GIG

2 stops28h 13mCopa Airlines

jue. 8/71:29 amGIG - SAN

1 stop20h 15mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$916

sáb. 5/175:58 pmSAN - GIG

2 stops34h 17mUnited Airlines

vie. 8/89:05 pmGIG - SAN

2 stops29h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,136

vie. 5/233:35 pmSAN - GIG

1 stop14h 40mDelta

sáb. 6/76:05 amGIG - SAN

2 stops21h 37mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$1,431

vie. 5/2310:25 pmSAN - GIG

1 stop29h 55mGOL

sáb. 6/711:00 pmGIG - SAN

1 stop26h 44mGOL

Deal found 4/22

$1,500

One-way flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro
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sáb. 7/57:06 pmSAN - GIG

3 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$395

lun. 6/308:00 amSAN - SDU

2 stops23h 05mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$624

sáb. 7/511:58 amSAN - GIG

1 stop16h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$633

vie. 7/47:05 amSAN - SDU

2 stops26h 35mDelta

Deal found 4/21

$639

mié. 7/210:15 amSAN - SDU

2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$685

mié. 5/213:35 pmSAN - GIG

1 stop14h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/21

$808

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San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

mié. 7/2

8:58 pm-12:15 am

1 stop23h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 7/8

1:29 am-5:44 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$615

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

mié. 6/4

8:48 pm-6:20 am

3 stops29h 32m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 6/25

5:05 am-7:13 am

3 stops30h 08m

$905

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - SDU

SANSDU

San Diego

mar. 4/29

12:35 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mar. 5/6

7:55 am-11:53 am

2 stops31h 58m

$1,066

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

mar. 6/3

6:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop22h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 6/17

9:05 pm-9:17 am

1 stop16h 12m

$1,106

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

mié. 6/4

9:23 am-8:20 am

2 stops18h 57m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 6/25

5:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops20h 50m

$1,115

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - SDU

SANSDU

San Diego

vie. 5/16

8:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

jue. 8/21

7:55 am-7:38 pm

2 stops39h 43m

$1,132

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

mar. 4/29

6:15 am-10:30 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 5/6

9:00 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop25h 02m

$1,184

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - SDU

SANSDU

San Diego

mié. 6/4

4:10 pm-3:50 pm

3 stops43h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mié. 6/25

1:00 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops35h 01m

$1,296

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

vie. 5/23

3:35 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sáb. 6/7

6:05 am-11:42 pm

2 stops21h 37m

$1,431

San DiegoRio de Janeiro

SAN - SDU

SANSDU

San Diego

vie. 4/25

6:40 am-1:50 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

mar. 4/29

2:15 pm-10:22 am

2 stops24h 07m

$1,450

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro in April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price 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 San Diego-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 San Diego-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,765 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Copa Airlines

7.5

Good

1,408 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,683 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

GOL

7.3

Good

1,064 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?
Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. On average, San Diego has 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day from 3 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?
Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $478. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,035 and $1,054, respectively. Copa Airlines is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro one-way?
$624 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from LATAM Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $633 and $639, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from San Diego 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$697	Average$1,110	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$717	Average$1,362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$853	Average$1,284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

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Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 abril 22, 2025.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

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Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

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