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$366+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco are usually found in November or March, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San Francisco (SFO). 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.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$598
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$366
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$867
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/211:25 amGIG - SFO
2 stops39h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/178:30 amSFO - GIG
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$598
This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1311:00 amGIG - SFO
1 stop16h 40mCopa Airlines
Sat 3/221:51 amSFO - GIG
1 stop21h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$634
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 1/279:25 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops22h 34mDelta
Mon 2/107:00 amSFO - GIG
2 stops20h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/21$818
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/2111:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop26h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/57:00 amSFO - GIG
1 stop21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$827
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/17:00 amGIG - SFO
2 stops21h 18mLATAM Airlines
Wed 6/49:55 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops21h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/21$834
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 3/309:05 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop38h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/112:43 amSFO - GIG
1 stop27h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$861
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/45:30 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops33h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1811:55 amSFO - SDU
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$887
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 MaxMilhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/316:00 amGIG - SFO
2 stops36h 21mAeromexico
Mon 9/811:19 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops31h 26mAeromexico
Deal found 1/21$923
This MaxMilhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 MaxMilhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/31:30 amGIG - SFO
2 stops25h 15mAvianca
Fri 8/12:20 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops30h 05mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$959
This GOL 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/287:50 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops19h 56mGOL
Wed 2/1212:00 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops25h 45mGOL
Deal found 1/20$983
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/23:55 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops33h 50mAir Canada
Sun 6/111:00 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops36h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$1,020
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/167:50 amSDU - SFO
2 stops42h 01mAir Canada
Sun 3/238:30 amSFO - SDU
2 stops27h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$1,191

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco 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 21, 2025.

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Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/2

11:25 am-9:51 pm

2 stops39h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

8:30 am-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$598

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/13

11:00 am-11:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

1:51 am-3:50 am

1 stop21h 59m

$634

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/12

10:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

7:10 am-7:15 am

2 stops20h 05m

$818

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/21

11:00 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop26h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

7:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

$827

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/1

7:00 am-12:18 am

2 stops21h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

9:55 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$834

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/30

9:05 pm-7:24 am

1 stop38h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

12:43 am-8:15 am

1 stop27h 32m

$861

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

SDU - SFO

SDUSFO

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 2/4

5:30 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops33h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

11:55 am-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$887

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/21

6:25 am-2:21 pm

2 stops35h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

11:19 pm-10:45 am

2 stops31h 26m

$930

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 7/3

1:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 8/1

2:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops30h 05m

$959

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 4/1

3:55 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops25h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

8:21 am-8:20 am

1 stop19h 59m

$1,013

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Compare providers for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

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

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 24 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Avianca and LATAM Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco. 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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
8,521 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
1,662 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
1,858 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
812 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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 Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco. 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 Francisco from Rio de Janeiro?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Rio de Janeiro. On average, San Francisco has 0 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro per day from 3 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $634, Copa Airlines will fly you from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $818 and $827, respectively. Copa Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco are GOL ($420), Azul ($430), and Copa Airlines ($450).

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

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

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco. 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
United AirlinesCheapest$687Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$707Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$736Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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