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$432 Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco - Compare and Save

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 San Francisco departing on 9/10. 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
$735
Typical prices: $748-$1,082
Air Canada
Sun 11/1Fri 11/13
GIG - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$432
Typical prices: $442-$1,236
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/10
GIG - SFO • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $609 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 23m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco (RIO-SFO)

 
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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 13
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9:00 pm - 11:10 am-
19h 10m
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4:40 pm - 12:05 pm-
38h 25m
$735Air Canada
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 13
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9:00 pm - 4:06 pm-
24h 06m
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4:40 pm - 12:05 pm-
38h 25m
$735Air Canada
Fri, Nov 20 - Wed, Jan 20
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9:00 pm - 3:40 pm-
23h 40m
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6:25 pm - 12:05 pm-
36h 40m
$741Air Canada
Fri, Nov 20 - Wed, Jan 20
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9:00 pm - 1:51 pm-
21h 51m
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6:25 pm - 12:05 pm-
36h 40m
$741Air Canada
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:05 am - 6:25 pm-
17h 20m
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7:36 pm - 12:30 am-
23h 54m
$779Copa Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24
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1:35 am - 5:25 pm-
20h 50m
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7:36 pm - 4:00 am-
27h 24m
$779Copa Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11
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1:35 am - 11:40 pm-
26h 05m
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7:36 pm - 8:00 am-
31h 24m
$779Copa Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 28
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10:55 pm - 3:10 pm-
21h 15m
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6:00 am - 10:15 am-
23h 15m
$869LATAM Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 28
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10:55 pm - 3:10 pm-
21h 15m
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7:00 am - 9:50 am-
21h 50m
$872LATAM Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 28
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10:55 pm - 3:10 pm-
21h 15m
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6:00 am - 10:15 am-
23h 15m
$873LATAM Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco departing in November.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Rio de Janeiro usually cost between $727 and $889 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $741 on Air Canada (Nov 25-Dec 5).

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

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $723 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $991 and $897 respectively.

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

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 season

February

Cheapest flight

$432
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco was $432 for a one-way ticket and $741 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    On your way to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Rio de Janeiro and San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco, Copa Airlines or LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco are Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $828 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $664 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

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

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