RIO - SFO

$340 Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

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 5/23. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$658
Overall average: $739
LATAM Airlines
Wed 5/20Fri 6/12
GIG - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$340
Typical prices: $351-$427
Avianca
Sat 5/23
GIG - SFO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $658 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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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 15m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 18% 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

Wed, May 20 - Fri, Jun 12
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:53 am
GIG
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SFO
21h 38m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 4:30 pm
SFO
-
GIG
22h 45m
2 stops
$658LATAM Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Fri, Jun 12
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:53 am
GIG
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SFO
21h 38m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 4:30 pm
SFO
-
GIG
22h 45m
2 stops
$662LATAM Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 13
Avianca Logo
7:20 am - 10:35 pm
GIG
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SFO
19h 15m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
11:55 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
-
GIG
20h 35m
2 stops
$678Avianca
Fri, May 15 - Wed, May 27
Avianca Logo
7:20 am - 10:35 pm
GIG
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SFO
19h 15m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
11:55 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
-
GIG
20h 35m
2 stops
$681Avianca
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 30
Copa Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 6:14 pm
GIG
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SFO
20h 44m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:06 pm - 12:25 am
SFO
-
GIG
24h 19m
1 stop
$693Copa Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
Copa Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 11:40 pm
GIG
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SFO
17h 00m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:06 pm - 12:25 am
SFO
-
GIG
24h 19m
1 stop
$718Copa Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 11:17 am
SDU
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SFO
41h 57m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm
SFO
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SDU
44h 15m
2 stops
$895Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 13
United Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 10:25 am
SDU
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SFO
24h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:10 am
SFO
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SDU
26h 10m
2 stops
$1,134United Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 7:16 am
SDU
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SFO
45h 11m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 4:45 pm
SFO
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SDU
38h 10m
2 stops
$1,140United Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jul 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 11:25 am
SDU
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SFO
25h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 1:10 pm
SFO
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SDU
25h 00m
2 stops
$1,243Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 May.

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 September, where tickets cost $637 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $990 and $861 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.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$340
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco was $340 for a one-way ticket and $658 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 7.5, 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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco? 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.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1568 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
6.8Food
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreTalicia, Mar 2026
PTY - RDU
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Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

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

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

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

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

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.

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

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

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

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.

LATAM is a great airline who takes care of there guests. They consistently walk around and see if you need water in addition to taking care of all the passengers. The chicken in process is really easy and I’m always offered a chance for an upgrade which I appreciate.

Deleted flight made me loose my connection flight now stuck in Atlanta for a day

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

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