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Flight passengers to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco release about 5416 lbs of CO₂ each. Consider flying one of the eco-friendly airlines, including Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines. Avianca Airlines has the most sustainable flights on the route with carbon emissions less by 37%. The airline uses fuel-efficient planes and sustainable fuels to ensure lower carbon emissions.

There are no nonstop flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro; therefore, consider booking a flight with your preferred layover options when traveling the route. The city you have a stopover in is determined mainly by your airline. If you want a stopover flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, consider flying American, Copa, GOL, Lufthansa, and United Airlines, offering single-stop flights. The airlines mostly have single layovers in Munich, Panama, Houston, and Miami.

If you are traveling to Rio de Janeiro with a pet, consider flying American or United Airlines, which allows passengers to bring pets onboard at an additional fee. The airlines allow small dogs and cats weighing at most 20 lbs to travel in a cabin secured in a carrier. Consider American Airlines with a more significant carrier dimension than United Airlines. The dimensions of your pet carrier if flying American Airlines must be at most 19 by 13 by 9 inches.

Various airlines flying the San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro route allow children between 5 to 14 to travel unaccompanied. Consider booking American, Delta, or United Airlines, which offer extensive services to unaccompanied minors. The airlines ensure the child’s safety by assigning a cabin crew to supervise the child throughout the journey. The airlines provide assistance services to the child at the airports and during the flight, including priority check-in and boarding.

Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 12% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,052 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,266, a difference of $214. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $1,115. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro takes 0h 00m, covering 6,614 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $550, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 41m, compared with 16h 55m via Miami (MIA) and 17h 09m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco (Brasilia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) — daily rates from around $11:

· FOCO
· Localiza
· Avis
· MOVIDA
· Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates from around $10:

· FOCO
· MOVIDA
· Avis
· Budget
· Localiza

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro range from $877 to $1,437, with an average of $1,115 over the past 12 months. Anything below $877 counts as a good deal.