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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro (LAX-RIO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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8:30 am - 2:20 pmLAX-SDU
24h 50m2 stops
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11:25 am - 7:27 pmSDU-LAX
36h 02m2 stops
$603Air Canada
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 11
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12:45 pm - 9:25 amLAX-GIG
15h 40m1 stop
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12:40 pm - 6:15 amGIG-LAX
22h 35m1 stop
$604LATAM Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Air Canada Logo
4:20 pm - 12:05 pmLAX-GIG
38h 45m1 stop
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8:00 pm - 9:28 pmGIG-LAX
29h 28m1 stop
$605Air Canada
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Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 28
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10:25 pm - 12:40 amLAX-GIG
21h 15m2 stops
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1:45 am - 9:15 pmGIG-LAX
24h 30m2 stops
$639Avianca
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Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 28
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11:55 pm - 6:25 amLAX-GIG
25h 30m2 stops
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1:45 am - 9:15 pmGIG-LAX
24h 30m2 stops
$669Avianca
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Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 31
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10:30 am - 7:10 amLAX-GIG
15h 40m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 7:00 amGIG-LAX
15h 05m1 stop
$722Delta
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Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 7
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 10:45 amLAX-GIG
19h 15m2 stops
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12:10 pm - 6:50 amGIG-LAX
23h 40m2 stops
$728Delta
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Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 20
American Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 9:25 amLAX-GIG
15h 55m1 stop
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7:45 pm - 10:01 amGIG-LAX
19h 16m2 stops
$737American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 29
GOL Logo
11:30 pm - 10:25 pmLAX-SDU
17h 55m2 stops
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5:40 pm - 11:55 amSDU-LAX
23h 15m2 stops
$809GOL
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Mon, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 21
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9:31 pm - 10:25 pmLAX-SDU
19h 54m2 stops
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6:00 am - 10:54 pmSDU-LAX
21h 54m2 stops
$841GOL
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro flights

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

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Planning a trip from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Rio de Janeiro back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is January, where tickets cost $658 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,187 and $935 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$362
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 47% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles 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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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 flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

  • Can I pre-select my seat when flying with Delta Air Lines from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, when flying with Delta Air Lines from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, you can pre-select your seat. Delta offers seat selection options during the booking process or afterwards through their website or mobile app. You can choose your preferred seat based on availability and any applicable fees.

  • Does LATAM Airlines offer any special food on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    LATAM Airlines offers a variety of special meals on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro to accommodate passengers' dietary needs and preferences. Examples of special meals include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, diabetic, low-sodium, and kosher options. Passengers can request these meals in advance during the booking process or by contacting the airline directly.

  • How can I get to the city center after my flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    Upon arriving at Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport (GIG), you have several transportation options to reach the city center. The most convenient way is to take a taxi or a rideshare service, such as Uber or 99. Alternatively, you can use the airport's official shuttle service or public buses, which operate regular routes to Downtown Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I bring my pet when I board LATAM Airlines from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    Upon arriving at Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport, you have several transportation options to reach the city center. The most convenient way is to take a taxi or a rideshare service, such as Uber or 99. Alternatively, you can use the airport's official shuttle service or public buses, which operate regular routes to Downtown Rio de Janeiro.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro was $362 for a one-way ticket and $603 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Los Angeles and on arrival in Rio de Janeiro.

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

    When flying out of Los Angeles you will be using Los Angeles. You will be landing at one of these airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Los Angeles?

    Sao Paulo is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $734 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 $777 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

  • For U.S. citizens traveling from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO), Brazil typically require a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity. Brazil has an electronic visa system and requires travelers to apply online to obtain an e-visa before departure.
  • American Airlines offers a range of kid-friendly amenities on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. Young travelers can enjoy in-flight entertainment with a selection of movies, TV shows, and games suitable for children. Additionally, American Airlines provides complimentary snacks and meals for kids, ensuring they have a comfortable and enjoyable journey. The airline also offers assistance with baby bassinets, strollers, and car seats - making travel easier for families.
  • Delta Air Lines offers a variety of in-flight entertainment options on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. Passengers can enjoy a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games through the seatback screens or personal devices. Delta Studio, the airline's entertainment system, provides an extensive library of content to keep passengers entertained throughout the journey.
  • American Airlines provides assistance to passengers with limited mobility on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. They offer services such as wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and accessible lavatories. Passengers can request assistance during the booking process or by contacting the airline in advance.
  • American Airlines also aids sustainability in travel on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro through several initiatives. They prioritize fuel efficiency by operating modern, eco-friendly aircraft, and optimizing flight routes. The airline promotes recycling and waste reduction efforts, as well as sustainable sourcing for on-board products.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles 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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DeltaOverall score based on 7993 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Oct 2025LAX - SFO
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

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

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

The flight was late. Please do not delay next time.

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

Boarding was confusing with a delayed flight because there was no English translation

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

Bought a ticket that included a bag and they still charged me to check it in, latam is the worst airline.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

I have a hand injury and the flight attendant denied to help me with luggage, she said "she couldn't help me because I should manage my own way to put the luggage on the plane" SO RUDE

I had two around 6 hours flight and they did not even offer water to us.

Overall it was good. The food was not great quality and seats were very uncomfortable. But overall the staff was very friendly and helpful.

We flew with Avianca, some how they are not n sync, making the process a bit uncomfortable.

Unfortunately it was very disappointed experience. Our first flight our was delayed 2 hours, as a consequence we missed our connecting international flight. Customer server at Miami American Airlines was very disrespectful, gave us the worst replace itenarary for the next day that we had to spend 2 hours calling Gol to get a better itinerary otherwise we wouldn't make it on time to fulfill our trip purpose. We would have missed the reason to travel all the way to Brazil if we didn't change for a better itinerary. The worst thing is that our baggage was missing for 4 days. We had no cloths for all this time, plus the aggravation to locate our baggage. Nobody knew where our baggage was. We ended up picking it up at the airport when they said that they will bring them home. Unfortunately our experience was very dissatisfied.

Flight on time, check in and flight attendants courteous and helpful. Smaller plane for international flights, tight space, no comfortable.

the boarding staff were incredibly officious. our carry-on case was borderline within dimensions but staff were not prepared to show ANY flexibility even though many others with larger carry-on luggage were allowed to board. we were understandably furious but the staff were incredibly disrespectful. we called the supervisor who eventually agreed to look on board the plane to see if there was room for our case (one case between 2 of us) and reluctantly agreed to allow us on. The staff on board were excellent though and realized we had been treated badly and were very helpful both in finding a place for our case, some distance from our seats, and helping us to retrieve it when we landed. We are regular travelers on Gol and have Diamante status and had chosen the better Conforto + seats, so we expected better treatment from the ground staff. Also the cabins are of a size that will only fit 3 cases of normal size with a large gap of about 30cm of wasted space. If our case were deemed to be oversize, which I dispute, the extra 1cm would not have made the slightest difference.

I did not like the way that baggage fees were charged. When I signed up for the flight, I knew that there were bag fees. However, the bag fees were so confusing that it felt like I was paying for overweight bags rather than just for having brought a bag with me. Also, the bag fees were based on the pair of tickets rather than per person. It seems to me that it should be first bag fee for passenger 1 and then first bag fee for passenger 2. I eventually got away with only paying $100 for two bags, but it was a struggle to understand the process. As for the flight, the seats were the standard uncomfortable seats that are on most Boeing aircraft. The airline aims to accommodate the standard height people, so us tall people are stuck. There was never an option to upgrade for leg room. It did not appear that there were any seats on the whole plane that had a little more leg room to even try to get. Other than that, I completely ignored the food for this red eye flight. I am not one to eat "dinner" at 2 am. They did not offer any drinks in the morning before landing. I recommend that you bring a bottle of water on board.

Lost luggage, people are not very nice to help you , I was just instructed to fill out a baggage claim online, they were not helpful when I had additional questions after I completed the form on my phone.

They are not ready for international flights, poor service and food, no screen info on the seat.

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

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