GIG - SAN

$425 Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

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 Diego departing on 3/26. 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 Diego, 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 Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$580
Overall average: $630
Copa Airlines
Mon 3/16Wed 4/1
GIG - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$425
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/26
GIG - SAN • 2 stops
Top airlines
Copa Airlines
Cheapest • from $580 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
Airline reviews
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 36% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego (GIG-SAN)

 
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 Diego 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 Diego

Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Apr 1
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 6:14 pm
GIG
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SAN
17h 04m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 12:25 am
SAN
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GIG
23h 07m
1 stop
$580Copa Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
LATAM Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 10:01 am
GIG
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SAN
17h 31m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:20 am
SAN
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GIG
19h 20m
1 stop
$590LATAM Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
LATAM Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 9:52 am
GIG
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SAN
16h 22m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:05 am
SAN
-
GIG
19h 50m
2 stops
$592LATAM Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
LATAM Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 10:01 am
GIG
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SAN
17h 31m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 7:20 am
SAN
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GIG
17h 20m
2 stops
$595LATAM Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 2:54 pm
GIG
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SAN
19h 59m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:05 am
SAN
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GIG
19h 50m
2 stops
$596LATAM Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 9:20 am
GIG
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SAN
40h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:23 am - 8:15 am
SAN
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GIG
17h 52m
1 stop
$616United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
LATAM Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 1:04 pm
GIG
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SAN
20h 34m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:10 am
SAN
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GIG
20h 55m
2 stops
$617LATAM Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 9:20 am
GIG
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SAN
40h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:15 am
SAN
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GIG
22h 00m
1 stop
$652United Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 11:09 pm
GIG
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SAN
19h 29m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:20 am
SAN
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GIG
21h 05m
1 stop
$658LATAM Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 12:58 pm
GIG
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SAN
19h 28m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 12:35 am
SAN
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GIG
24h 10m
2 stops
$667Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Rio de Janeiro to San Diego flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego, 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–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego is January, where tickets cost $591 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,184 and $1,175 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$425
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego was $425 for a one-way ticket and $580 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro.

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

    When flying out of Rio de Janeiro you will be using Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You will be landing at San Diego, also known as San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Diego.

  • 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 Diego?

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

    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 Diego with an airline and back to Rio de Janeiro with another airline. Booking your flights between Rio de Janeiro and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Diego 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 airline flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. 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 Diego? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9215 reviews
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jan 2026
SLC - SFO
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First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Mean flight attendant. I wanted to reuse my plastic cup, but he (Matthew) said he can't for safety. I then said "I don't want water then" and he poured me a glass. I hope Matthew gets herpes and spends the rest of his life poor, lonely, and homeless.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Both flights delayed. 2nd flight over 3 hours late mechanical issues

Flight was delayed 45 minutes because originating flight was coming from Newark. No complimentary snacks were offered on this 5+ hour flight. No screens for the flight, but movies offered if you had already downloaded the United app (which I hadn't on my ipad). No USB ports, only a flimsy plug-in port near the bottom of the seat that was hard to see and kept coming unplugged.

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

On the way my flight entertainment wouldn’t work the screen went black and no matter how many times I tried to turn it on it wouldn’t. Food was surprisingly good but the tray tables were tiny so you couldn’t get anything else on the table. The seats hardly go back and are not overly comfortable. Wouldn’t fly United again.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

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