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$432 Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro departing on 6/17. 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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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro (SMF-RIO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro 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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7:50 am - 8:15 amSMF-GIG
20h 25m2 stops
9:05 pm - 10:22 pmGIG-SMF
29h 17m2 stops
$1,002United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 2 - Mon, Oct 7
8:33 pm - 6:15 amSMF-GIG
29h 42m3 stops
9:50 pm - 10:05 amGIG-SMF
40h 15m3 stops
$1,032
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 18
5:33 am - 8:15 amSMF-GIG
22h 42m1 stop
9:05 pm - 11:55 amGIG-SMF
18h 50m1 stop
$1,073United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 2 - Mon, Oct 7
11:44 pm - 6:00 amSMF-GIG
26h 16m1 stop
11:00 pm - 11:22 pmGIG-SMF
28h 22m1 stop
$1,188American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 18
7:28 am - 12:14 amSMF-GIG
36h 46m2 stops
1:24 am - 8:53 pmGIG-SMF
23h 29m2 stops
$1,279Copa Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Fri, May 10
12:17 am - 6:00 amSMF-GIG
25h 43m1 stop
11:00 pm - 10:31 pmGIG-SMF
27h 31m2 stops
$1,355American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 1 - Mon, Oct 7
8:00 am - 8:35 pmSMF-SDU
32h 35m2 stops
7:50 am - 9:19 pmSDU-SMF
41h 29m2 stops
$1,406Air Canada
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Sat, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 21
7:05 am - 8:55 amSMF-SDU
45h 50m2 stops
6:05 am - 10:59 pmSDU-SMF
20h 54m2 stops
$1,414Delta
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Sat, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 21
7:00 am - 6:20 amSMF-GIG
19h 20m2 stops
11:05 am - 11:06 amGIG-SMF
28h 01m2 stops
$1,482Delta
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Tue, May 7 - Sat, May 11
3:30 pm - 7:40 amSMF-GIG
36h 10m2 stops
1:24 am - 12:12 amGIG-SMF
26h 48m2 stops
$1,768Copa Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 17

Flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro, 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 Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro is August, where tickets cost $805 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,349 and $1,187 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Rio de Janeiro from Sacramento were found on Air Canada ($841) and Delta ($873), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on United Airlines ($1,002) and American Airlines ($1,188).

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Low season

August

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$432
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro was $432 for a one-way ticket and $1,002 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sacramento is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Rio de Janeiro. You will leave Sacramento from Sacramento Intl and you will be arriving in Rio de Janeiro at one of these airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,311 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,389 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

    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 Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro?

    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 with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline.

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

    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 from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento 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.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11234 reviews
7.2comfort
6.7food
8.1crew
7.7boarding
7.1entertainment
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Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024SNA - IAH
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Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

You cancelled my flight by email then made it very difficult to get in contact with you. Then put me in a flight with a long layover in Mexico returning to the wrong airport in uk. Mind blowing my stressful. I missed see my grand dad because of you.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

This was not the BA business class it used to be. Mediocre food, attendants seemed stretched thin. All the little luxuries that used to make BA business fun were missing. Flight delayed and the explanation given was they forgot to pick up crew - I hope I misheard! Transfer in LHR “sticky” - we thought we had way too much time at 3hours but it was needed. Next time will try different route.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/17Mon
3 stops
46h 39mSMF-GIG
$432
6/19Wed
3 stops
40h 20mSMF-GIG
$474
6/19Wed
2 stops
26h 30mSMF-GIG
$542
6/16Sun
3 stops
22h 27mSMF-GIG
$696
6/18Tue
3 stops
25h 07mSMF-GIG
$810
6/18Tue
2 stops
49h 07mSMF-GIG
$840
6/17Mon
2 stopsAir Canada
27h 20mSMF-GIG
$841
6/17Mon
1 stopDelta
27h 51mSMF-GIG
$873

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Last minute flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 45mSMF-GIG
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 40mGIG-SMF
$1,482
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
27h 33mSMF-GIG
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
25h 51mGIG-SMF
$1,483
4/29Mon
multi-stop
34h 00mSMF-SDU
5/9Thu
multi-stop
22h 10mSDU-SMF
$1,636

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Sacramento - Rio de Janeiro Flights

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