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$355+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RIO
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
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The best prices from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro are usually found in August or October, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$791
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$355
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,087
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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 January 16, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 5/141:37 amSFO - GIG
1 stop18h 38mCopa Airlines
Sun 5/181:21 amGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/16$791
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 5/3110:20 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops21h 10mLATAM Airlines
Thu 8/147:00 amGIG - SFO
2 stops21h 06mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/15$795
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Tue 4/2211:08 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops30h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/289:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$803
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 1/278:30 amSFO - SDU
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/35:30 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops33h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$819
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Fri 2/211:27 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops34h 48mGOL
Fri 3/710:05 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops30h 08mGOL
Deal found 1/16$852
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 2/148:30 amSFO - SDU
2 stops30h 40mAir Canada
Tue 3/117:50 amSDU - SFO
2 stops42h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 1/15$967
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/108:00 amSFO - GIG
2 stops21h 20mAzul
Thu 4/245:45 amGIG - SFO
2 stops21h 40mAzul
Deal found 1/15$1,011
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 3/127:20 amSFO - GIG
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/129:05 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,038
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 3/1210:10 amSFO - GIG
2 stops18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/211:00 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops21h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,043
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1112:15 amSFO - GIG
2 stops20h 25mAvianca
Sun 5/111:30 amGIG - SFO
2 stops25h 15mAvianca
Deal found 1/15$1,063
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/48:45 amSFO - SDU
2 stops24h 00mAzul
Tue 3/117:50 amSDU - SFO
2 stops20h 05mAzul
Deal found 1/15$1,081
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 3/57:00 amSFO - SDU
2 stops26h 10mGOL
Wed 3/126:00 amSDU - SFO
2 stops21h 09mGOL
Deal found 1/16$1,137

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

1:37 am-12:15 am

1 stop18h 38m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/18

1:21 am-11:40 pm

1 stop26h 19m

$791

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

10:20 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/14

7:00 am-12:06 am

2 stops21h 06m

$795

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

11:08 pm-9:35 am

2 stops30h 27m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/28

9:00 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$803

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

8:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 2/3

5:30 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops33h 21m

$819

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 2/21

1:27 pm-5:15 am

2 stops34h 48m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/7

10:05 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops30h 08m

$852

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - SDU

SFOSDU

San Francisco

Fri 2/14

8:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 3/11

7:50 am-9:51 pm

2 stops42h 01m

$967

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

8:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/24

5:45 am-11:25 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$1,011

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

7:20 am-9:35 am

1 stop22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/12

9:05 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop18h 57m

$1,038

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

10:10 am-8:20 am

2 stops18h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/2

11:00 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$1,043

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

12:15 am-12:40 am

2 stops20h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/11

1:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$1,063

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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 Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in January.
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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 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

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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 January 10, 2025.

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 January 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 42% 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 December 16, 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 January 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Azul, GOL and American Airlines. 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.
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.2

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.

Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.2

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.2

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.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,658 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.2

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.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,847 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.2

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.2

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 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 $791, 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 LATAM Airlines and GOL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $793 and $852, respectively. Copa Airlines is priced at 23% 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 GOL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $411. Azul flights start at $462 while deals on Avianca start at $524 one-way.

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

    Most of the time, San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights that have layovers will stop in Panama City.

  • 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 $15 per day.

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

    The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro is Houston.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$578Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$694Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$694Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$714Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$717Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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