Rio de Janeiro

$404+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

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SFO — RIO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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The best prices from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in August or September, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 November 21, 2024.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$725
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$404
(Kiwi.com)
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From San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/712:33 amSFO - GIG
1 stop18h 52mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/165:20 amGIG - SFO
1 stop17h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/20$725
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/3011:57 amSFO - GIG
1 stop16h 28mGOL
Fri 12/611:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 40mGOL
Deal found 11/19$847
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/611:59 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop27h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/911:55 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop25h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$849
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/46:00 amSFO - GIG
2 stops19h 35mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/1112:50 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops26h 42mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/19$877
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/25:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop23h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/89:55 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop30h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$921
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/56:00 amSFO - GIG
2 stops19h 35mDelta
Mon 12/97:55 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops21h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/19$976
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/411:59 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/117:55 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops29h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,007
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/61:13 pmSFO - SDU
2 stops38h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/114:45 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,068
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/51:35 amSFO - GIG
2 stops18h 05mAvianca
Tue 12/107:20 amGIG - SFO
2 stops19h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/20$1,075
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/98:44 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops22h 46mAzul
Mon 12/165:45 amGIG - SFO
2 stops23h 29mAzul
Deal found 11/19$1,237
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/98:44 pmSFO - SDU
2 stops20h 41mAzul
Mon 12/167:40 amSDU - SFO
2 stops21h 34mAzul
Deal found 11/19$1,296
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/298:00 amSFO - SDU
2 stops20h 10mLATAM Airlines
Mon 12/98:15 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops20h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,513

Find flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 12/7

12:33 am-12:25 am

1 stop18h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/16

5:20 am-5:28 pm

1 stop17h 08m

$725

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

6:00 am-8:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/24

9:25 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$737

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

11:59 pm-9:35 am

1 stop28h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/23

9:55 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop26h 33m

$748

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

10:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/22

10:55 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop21h 04m

$751

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

8:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/23

10:30 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$822

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

7:00 am-6:20 am

1 stop18h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/29

9:20 pm-11:57 am

2 stops19h 37m

$853

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

3:35 pm-6:15 am

2 stops34h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/18

6:10 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$860

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

10:20 pm-9:00 am

2 stops30h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 5/14

8:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops31h 44m

$875

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

11:05 pm-9:00 am

2 stops28h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 2/16

8:15 pm-9:52 am

2 stops18h 37m

$897

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

11:55 am-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 2/18

5:30 pm-10:52 am

2 stops22h 22m

$918

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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 San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 San Francisco-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 Francisco-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (average of $766). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,078). 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 SFO to RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 November 21, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon 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 November 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about GOL, Copa Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
836 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was cancelled by Azul and I was never contacted by the company nor Budget Air. I received emails to prepare for my flight 2 days before departure. For my surprise, the flight was cancelled and I couldn’t find anyone at BudgetAir to talk to. (Only email::: Don’t know if it was a Robotic message). When I called Azul, they mentioned the flight was cancelled a month after I purchased the tickets and I was never informed. I had to overpay for another ticket in order to get back to my destination.

8.1
Very good
836 reviews
8.1
Very good
836 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was cancelled by Azul and I was never contacted by the company nor Budget Air. I received emails to prepare for my flight 2 days before departure. For my surprise, the flight was cancelled and I couldn’t find anyone at BudgetAir to talk to. (Only email::: Don’t know if it was a Robotic message). When I called Azul, they mentioned the flight was cancelled a month after I purchased the tickets and I was never informed. I had to overpay for another ticket in order to get back to my destination.

8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
8.1
Very good
836 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was cancelled by Azul and I was never contacted by the company nor Budget Air. I received emails to prepare for my flight 2 days before departure. For my surprise, the flight was cancelled and I couldn’t find anyone at BudgetAir to talk to. (Only email::: Don’t know if it was a Robotic message). When I called Azul, they mentioned the flight was cancelled a month after I purchased the tickets and I was never informed. I had to overpay for another ticket in order to get back to my destination.

8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
8.1
Very good
836 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was cancelled by Azul and I was never contacted by the company nor Budget Air. I received emails to prepare for my flight 2 days before departure. For my surprise, the flight was cancelled and I couldn’t find anyone at BudgetAir to talk to. (Only email::: Don’t know if it was a Robotic message). When I called Azul, they mentioned the flight was cancelled a month after I purchased the tickets and I was never informed. I had to overpay for another ticket in order to get back to my destination.

7.8
Good
1,785 reviews
8.1
Very good
836 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was cancelled by Azul and I was never contacted by the company nor Budget Air. I received emails to prepare for my flight 2 days before departure. For my surprise, the flight was cancelled and I couldn’t find anyone at BudgetAir to talk to. (Only email::: Don’t know if it was a Robotic message). When I called Azul, they mentioned the flight was cancelled a month after I purchased the tickets and I was never informed. I had to overpay for another ticket in order to get back to my destination.

7.5
Good
1,939 reviews
8.1
Very good
836 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My flight was cancelled by Azul and I was never contacted by the company nor Budget Air. I received emails to prepare for my flight 2 days before departure. For my surprise, the flight was cancelled and I couldn’t find anyone at BudgetAir to talk to. (Only email::: Don’t know if it was a Robotic message). When I called Azul, they mentioned the flight was cancelled a month after I purchased the tickets and I was never informed. I had to overpay for another ticket in order to get back to my destination.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 0 flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro per day from 6 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $725, Copa Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $737 and $748, respectively. Copa Airlines is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Azul, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $490. LATAM Airlines flights start at $496 while deals on United Airlines start at $531 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco 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 currently the most popular points of interest in Panama City at the moment. Those on a layover in Panama City interested in visiting Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, or Soberania National Park can do so by traveling 14.7 mi, 15.1 mi, and 18.4 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Panama City can rent one for about $16 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (average of $766). Flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,078). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$578Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$686Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$694Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$714Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$717Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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