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$433+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to San Diego (SAN)

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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SAN
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San Diego (SAN). 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$817
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$433
(KAYAK)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,031
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/1910:30 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop25h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/56:15 amSAN - GIG
1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,113
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/199:55 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops31h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/58:05 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops32h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,149
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/181:25 amGIG - SAN
2 stops26h 04mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/58:51 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops22h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,329
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/196:00 amSDU - SAN
2 stops23h 23mGOL
Sun 1/510:30 pmSAN - SDU
2 stops18h 50mGOL
Deal found 12/17$2,278

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego 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 December 18, 2024.

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Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/5

1:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops26h 00m

San Diego

Fri 2/21

5:25 pm-12:25 am

2 stops26h 00m

$817

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/6

9:55 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops21h 54m

San Diego

Fri 2/21

5:42 pm-9:35 am

1 stop34h 53m

$835

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/1

11:00 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop28h 48m

San Diego

Wed 4/9

6:56 am-12:30 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$992

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/1

9:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop17h 25m

San Diego

Wed 4/9

11:37 am-10:15 am

1 stop18h 38m

$1,024

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/1

6:00 am-11:48 pm

2 stops21h 48m

San Diego

Wed 4/9

6:56 am-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 09m

$1,041

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/1

11:00 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop28h 39m

San Diego

Fri 8/15

10:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops17h 20m

$1,078

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 2/6

7:55 am-12:03 pm

2 stops33h 08m

San Diego

Fri 2/21

12:55 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,103

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/30

11:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

San Diego

Mon 4/14

11:13 am-1:10 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$1,107

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/1

3:45 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops24h 18m

San Diego

Wed 4/16

12:55 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$1,285

Rio de JaneiroSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 1/31

9:05 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops30h 36m

$433

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Rio de Janeiro-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Rio de Janeiro-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,723 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,879 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

GOL
7.3
Good
1,110 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. 0 airlines have flights to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro on a regular basis. Booking flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro per day.

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

    Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $817. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and GOL, with the lowest prices starting at $835 and $992, respectively. Copa Airlines is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $433 on GOL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $451 and United Airlines from $494 one-way.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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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