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Cheapest round-trip
$623
Typical prices: $569-$684
LATAM Airlines
Thu 9/3Tue 9/8
GIG - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$429
Typical prices: $438-$591
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Wed 8/26
GIG - LAX • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $623 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $515 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles (RIO-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
LATAM Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 7:40 am
GIG
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LAX
21h 25m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 4:30 pm
LAX
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GIG
25h 00m
1 stop
$623LATAM Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
LATAM Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 7:40 am
GIG
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LAX
21h 25m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 4:30 pm
LAX
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GIG
25h 00m
1 stop
$626LATAM Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 7:00 pm
GIG
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LAX
15h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 4:35 pm
LAX
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GIG
15h 05m
1 stop
$638Delta
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 7:00 pm
GIG
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LAX
15h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:35 am - 4:35 pm
LAX
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GIG
25h 00m
1 stop
$638Delta
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
Avianca Logo
7:20 am - 10:10 pm
GIG
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LAX
18h 50m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
1:00 am - 12:30 am
LAX
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GIG
19h 30m
2 stops
$638Avianca
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30
Avianca Logo
7:20 am - 10:10 pm
GIG
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LAX
18h 50m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
1:00 am - 12:30 am
LAX
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GIG
19h 30m
2 stops
$638Avianca
Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5
Copa Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 11:02 pm
GIG
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LAX
21h 57m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 12:30 am
LAX
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GIG
18h 15m
1 stop
$640Copa Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 21
Copa Airlines Logo
1:35 am - 10:10 pm
GIG
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LAX
25h 35m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 12:30 am
LAX
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GIG
19h 00m
1 stop
$640Copa Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 7:10 pm
GIG
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LAX
25h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 9:55 am
LAX
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GIG
18h 55m
1 stop
$649American Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 7:00 pm
GIG
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LAX
25h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:55 am
LAX
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GIG
22h 50m
1 stop
$650American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro usually cost between $682 and $1,016 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $623 on LATAM Airlines (Sep 3-Sep 8).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, 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 Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is March, where tickets cost $578 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $994 and $892 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, 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 Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$429
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles was $429 for a one-way ticket and $623 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro.

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

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from one of these Rio de Janeiro airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $690 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $546 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles.

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

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

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Rio de Janeiro with another airline.

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

    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 Los Angeles from Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles? 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8492 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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We got stuck on the tarmac taxiing after landing early so we didn’t get off the plane until an hour later than we thought we would

2.0 MediocreAlyssa, Jul 2026
PDX - LAX
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We got stuck on the tarmac taxiing after landing early so we didn’t get off the plane until an hour later than we thought we would

It was okay. We were delayed for weather reasons, but the pilots and the flight control staff figured a way around the storm and were able to get us to Los Angeles safely. Not all the staff members were polite, but the entertainment on the flight was good.

I am a Diamond Medallion Delta traveller and this was a disappointing flight. They allowed half the flight to preboard before Delta One and Diamond Medallion. Once on the plane in my Delta Premium Select seat we were not given any welcome or greeting. Throughout the flight the flight attendant also did not make us feel any sort of special service or attention and even rushed us when she did bring us a snack to pick in the dark not even offering a light to look at what it was -- she was overall not helpful and not accommodating. for the extra cost of the seat it was honestly not a special experience this flight. heads up that even the warm cookies are now packaged. I ate nothing. There really was nothing that was special, stood out or exceptional. Luckily I mostly slept. But I was disappointed and question if I may try a different flight next time I go to Tokyo. The last few Delta flights have been less than great. which makes me very sad.

Love me some Delta. One of the few airlines to recognize and support veterans. Easy boarding, flight was on time and arrived early and the flight attendants were excellent on this flight.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

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!

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

stood in line to check in luggage for nearly an hour. very poor service and not excusable

Same as the previous flight as far as comfort and food. Entertainment didn’t have a watchable screen so everything would need to be watched on your own device in which they didn’t have a charging port that accommodated my iPhone. Seats were very uncomfortable. Staff was very friendly.

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

I upgraded myself to Business Class at the last minute so I had a DREAMS window seat. Seeing as I've never flown Business before everything was novel and fun for me and it made the 7 hour flight much more enjoyable for sure.

Horrible food. No wine or any other alcohol is served on the flight. Water is not served often and they refused when I asked for water in two cups. On the other hand, both going and coming back flights were on time.

I would enjoy a glass of wine on such a long flight.

it was great! Boarded on-time, reasonable leg room, pleasant staff, decent food. The only thing is we were directed to Terminal 2 when the gate was actually in Terminal 1. Smooth ride. Landed early. Got off plane easily and quickly.

Nothing I like, I missed this connection b/c of an earlier flight delay. I had to stay one more night and I paid out my own pocket. LATAM failed to send me to a safe and decent hotel.

It was delayed for 2 hours. Then when we arrived they took us on a very uncomfortable bus and left us there. The bus driver wouldn't let us out because no one from Latam was there. Everything was disaster.

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

The plane broke down at the Lima stopover and they offered to put me on a flight the be t day but I had to be back in LA that morning and so I had to buy another ticket from Avianca and United for $2k I asked LATAM for compensation and received none. Very bad experience

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.

Plane never left the ground. Mech issues - entire trip was rerouted through united.

The seats are getting smaller and smaller. Very uncomfortable trip. More than in other airlines

Horrific checkin procedure with neither Delta nor Latam figuring out how to check me in. 4 hrs on customer support with both and both airlines pointing to each other who should do checking. I was not checked in until morning of flight, which for international flight is concerning.

Very courteous crew, the food was good and the flight was on time.

Our yoga retreat was cancelled and besides not refunding is, they would not even let us change dates or locations. As a matter of fact they wouldn’t even talk to us and kept referring to the travel agent, who said they couldn’t change anything and it was up to the airline to do so. They passed the buck until it was too late to do anything about it. Avoid Latham and Budget Air for your travel plans.

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