San Francisco

$314+ 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SFO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco are usually found in November or October, 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 February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$544
(123 Milhas)

One-way from

$314
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$887
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rio de Janeiro (RIO)-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San Francisco
One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($157 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 February 22, 2025.

This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/128:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop21h 21mLATAM Airlines
Wed 4/211:55 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops26h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/21$544
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 3/128:30 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop18h 10mDelta
Wed 4/27:10 amSFO - GIG
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/21$627
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/2210:00 amGIG - SFO
1 stop17h 40mCopa Airlines
Wed 7/21:37 amSFO - GIG
1 stop22h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$630
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 4/211:00 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop28h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/101:18 pmSFO - GIG
1 stop15h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$636
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/29:05 pmGIG - SFO
1 stop38h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2912:43 amSFO - GIG
1 stop27h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$652
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/121:00 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/262:52 pmSFO - SDU
2 stops20h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$780
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/710:05 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops30h 08mGOL
Fri 3/2112:19 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops30h 01mGOL
Deal found 2/21$919
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/76:15 amGIG - SFO
2 stops34h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/1312:05 amSFO - GIG
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$924
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/201:30 amGIG - SFO
2 stops25h 15mAvianca
Tue 5/272:30 amSFO - GIG
2 stops17h 55mAvianca
Deal found 2/21$975
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 4/16:40 pmSDU - SFO
2 stops21h 14mAzul
Fri 5/239:03 pmSFO - SDU
2 stops21h 22mAzul
Deal found 2/22$992
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 5/197:55 amSDU - SFO
2 stops40h 15mAir Canada
Tue 6/311:25 amSFO - SDU
2 stops24h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$1,017
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 5/163:55 pmGIG - SFO
2 stops23h 00mAir Canada
Tue 6/311:47 pmSFO - GIG
2 stops35h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$1,102

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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

Rio de Janeiro

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/12

8:30 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop21h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

11:55 pm-6:15 am

2 stops26h 20m

$544

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/12

8:55 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop29h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

12:43 am-8:15 am

1 stop27h 32m

$627

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/22

10:00 am-11:40 pm

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

1:37 am-3:50 am

1 stop22h 13m

$630

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/2

11:00 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop28h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

1:18 pm-8:20 am

1 stop15h 02m

$636

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

SDU - SFO

SDUSFO

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/12

1:00 pm-9:45 am

2 stops24h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

2:52 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops20h 58m

$780

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/7

10:05 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops30h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 3/21

12:19 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops30h 01m

$919

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/7

6:15 am-12:54 pm

2 stops34h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

12:05 am-12:25 am

2 stops20h 20m

$924

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

GIG - SFO

GIGSFO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/20

1:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

2:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops17h 55m

$975

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

SDU - SFO

SDUSFO

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/1

6:40 pm-11:54 am

2 stops21h 14m

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

9:03 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops21h 22m

$992

Rio de JaneiroSan Francisco

SDU - SFO

SDUSFO

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 5/19

7:55 am-11:30 am

2 stops31h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

11:47 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops36h 03m

$1,017

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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 Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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.

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Travel insights for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

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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 February 14, 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 $403). 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 February 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Azul, Delta and Copa 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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 13

10.0
Excellent

Aidan,Dec 2024

VCP - VIX

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.

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 13

10.0
Excellent

Aidan,Dec 2024

VCP - VIX

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.

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 13

10.0
Excellent

Aidan,Dec 2024

VCP - VIX

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.

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 13

10.0
Excellent

Aidan,Dec 2024

VCP - VIX

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.

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 13

10.0
Excellent

Aidan,Dec 2024

VCP - VIX

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.

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 13

10.0
Excellent

Aidan,Dec 2024

VCP - VIX

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 $544, LATAM Airlines will fly you from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco and back. In addition to LATAM Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Copa Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $627 and $630, respectively. LATAM Airlines is currently priced 41% 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 LATAM Airlines ($351), Copa Airlines ($352), and Delta ($355).

  • 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 $403). 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$690Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$707Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$736Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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