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$355 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$827
Typical prices: $1,167-$746
Avianca
Thu 8/13Fri 8/21
SFO - GIG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$355
Typical prices: $798-$931
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Wed 8/19
SFO - GIG • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $827 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $934 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 56m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 33% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (SFO-GIG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 21
Avianca Logo
2:30 am - 3:35 pm
SFO
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GIG
33h 05m
2 stops
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7:20 am - 12:50 pm
GIG
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SFO
33h 30m
2 stops
$827Avianca
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 1
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11:55 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
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GIG
44h 35m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
1:35 am - 12:50 pm
GIG
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SFO
39h 15m
2 stops
$828Avianca
Tue, Jun 30 - Mon, Jul 6
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2:15 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
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GIG
30h 15m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
1:35 am - 11:55 pm
GIG
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SFO
26h 20m
2 stops
$831Avianca
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 23
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2:30 am - 3:35 pm
SFO
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GIG
33h 05m
2 stops
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7:20 am - 12:50 pm
GIG
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SFO
33h 30m
2 stops
$832Avianca
Mon, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 28
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7:45 am - 3:35 pm
SFO
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GIG
27h 50m
3 stops
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4:40 pm - 10:35 pm
GIG
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SFO
33h 55m
2 stops
$834Avianca
Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Oct 4
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2:15 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
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GIG
30h 15m
2 stops
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1:35 am - 12:50 pm
GIG
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SFO
39h 15m
2 stops
$837Avianca
Sat, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 26
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2:30 am - 3:35 pm
SFO
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GIG
33h 05m
2 stops
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7:20 am - 10:35 pm
GIG
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SFO
43h 15m
2 stops
$838Avianca
Thu, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 14
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11:55 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
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GIG
20h 35m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
7:20 am - 11:55 pm
GIG
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SFO
20h 35m
2 stops
$839Avianca
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 26
Avianca Logo
2:15 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
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GIG
30h 15m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
1:35 am - 11:55 pm
GIG
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SFO
26h 20m
2 stops
$842Avianca
Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 13
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2:15 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
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GIG
30h 15m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
1:35 am - 11:55 pm
GIG
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SFO
26h 20m
2 stops
$844Avianca
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $751 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,393 and $1,298 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$355
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport was $355 for a one-way ticket and $827 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,229 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,300 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and GIG can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8396 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

10.0 ExcellentJulian, Jun 2026
LAX - AUS
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Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

Honestly first time flying with delta and it was pretty good. All the process very smooth and crew was always nice and attentive.

Deleted flight made me loose my connection flight now stuck in Atlanta for a day

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

For an long range economy flight I feel more space and more meal options need to be offered for flights over 5 hours

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

B-class on an old plane with antiquated amenities and poor service. Landed in Rome w/o bag that didn’t make the connection (plenty of time in London). Bag will come to hotel NOT the day it lands but the following night!! Still waiting for bag…BA had nothing to offer in support and couldn’t even tell me their comp, told to submit receipts and then I’ll learn what is or isn’t covered.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

It's a long flight and that is always difficult. I was comfortable and well. The movies available were great and the crew was good.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

The crew was very attentive through out the flight. Seats were comfortable, nice flight bag with pillow and blanket. Food was okay, since it was a overnight flight seemed to go by fast.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

A flawless trip, great experience. Keep up the good work!

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

Seating was tight. Seats don't recline. Initial flight was cancelled. Lost two days of vacation.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

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