RIO - LAX

$404 Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles departing on 2/19. 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
$487
Overall average: $570
Delta
Thu 3/12Tue 3/24
GIG - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$404
Typical prices: $373-$497
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/19
GIG - LAX • 3 stops
Top airlines
Delta
Cheapest • from $487 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 17% price drop
October
Most popular
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 7:15 am
GIG
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LAX
18h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 7:20 am
LAX
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GIG
20h 20m
1 stop
$487Delta
Sat, Feb 14 - Thu, Feb 26
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 10:39 pm
GIG
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LAX
22h 29m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
1:01 am - 4:05 am
LAX
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GIG
22h 04m
1 stop
$490Copa Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 15
Avianca Logo
1:35 am - 10:40 pm
GIG
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LAX
25h 05m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
2:40 pm - 12:30 am
LAX
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GIG
29h 50m
2 stops
$491Avianca
Sun, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 23
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 1:24 pm
GIG
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LAX
19h 54m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 9:15 am
LAX
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GIG
16h 00m
1 stop
$492Delta
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 12:15 pm
GIG
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LAX
18h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 7:20 am
LAX
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GIG
19h 35m
2 stops
$493Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
LATAM Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 7:20 am
GIG
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LAX
26h 00m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 9:15 am
LAX
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GIG
18h 45m
1 stop
$498LATAM Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Thu, Mar 19
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 6:20 am
GIG
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LAX
15h 45m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 7:20 am
LAX
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GIG
16h 30m
1 stop
$499LATAM Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Thu, Feb 26
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 10:39 pm
GIG
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LAX
22h 29m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
1:01 am - 4:05 am
LAX
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GIG
22h 04m
1 stop
$500Copa Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 6:45 pm
SDU
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LAX
33h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 4:45 pm
LAX
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SDU
27h 10m
2 stops
$674United Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 3:35 pm
SDU
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LAX
29h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 4:45 pm
LAX
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SDU
28h 30m
2 stops
$691United 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 March.

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 $564 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $869 and $816 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$404
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles was $404 for a one-way ticket and $487 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles, with oneworld 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 $556 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 $576 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 4 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8130 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

4.0 OkayLauren, Jan 2026
ATL - SFO
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I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

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.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The crew was not very visible. This might be a good thing for people who wanted to sleep but seemed odd when compared to the Atlantic crossing where they are more present in the cabin. The Food (beef) was not good. Tough and tasteless. Would love to see more choices on a long flight like that.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

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

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

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.

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

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.

Comfort in exit seat was excellent. FLight crew and flight were excellent. However exit seat tray table was broken so could not use it. Entertainment monitor did not work at all despite attempts to reset it.

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

Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

Wish the seats were a little more comfortable.. it was a 6 hrs nonstop trip. But the crew was courteous and w a smile

I like this airline a lot no problems at all, except being forced to check a carry-on bag ., Overall very good airline

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

Check in -- in business took over 30 mins as there was only one attendant. Boarding was also a mess. The seat was too narrow and was not working properly. Food was very bad and the entertainment very poor. Crew was very polite and helpful, in fairness.

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 .

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

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

The comfort of Business Class made this trip far more comfortable. I was indeed surprised when I asked one of the flight attendant to help me set up my "bed", she responded that "We don't make beds in Business Class any longer...only First Class" I believe her name was Giselle, but I'm not certain. She did instruct me how to adjust the seat, place the hooded cover and I clearly understood how to place the blanket and the cover. Additionally, the meal I was served (a beef dish) was almost inedible. The beef was tough and odd tasting. I didn't mention it as I was hoping to quickly settle down and try to get some sleep.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

The business class seats are dated and uncomfortable. The space is bare minimum and there is absolutely no privacy. For $4K, this is not what I expect.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

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