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$324 Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport 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–Galeão Intl to San Francisco departing on 11/6. 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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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco (GIG-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–Galeão Intl 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–Galeão Intl to San Francisco

Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Dec 3
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3:45 pm - 9:37 pmGIG-SFO
34h 52m2 stops
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4:25 pm - 11:45 amSFO-GIG
38h 20m1 stop
Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 15
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3:55 pm - 11:11 amGIG-SFO
23h 16m2 stops
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8:30 am - 1:55 pmSFO-GIG
25h 25m2 stops
Tue, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 27
Avianca Logo
7:25 am - 10:45 pmGIG-SFO
19h 20m2 stops
Avianca Logo
2:30 am - 12:25 amSFO-GIG
17h 55m2 stops
$629Avianca
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Tue, Sep 16 - Sun, Oct 5
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 10:45 pmGIG-SFO
25h 15m2 stops
Avianca Logo
2:20 pm - 12:25 amSFO-GIG
30h 05m2 stops
$635Avianca
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 8:52 pmGIG-SFO
25h 57m1 stop
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7:25 am - 10:15 amSFO-GIG
21h 50m1 stop
$641American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 10:24 amGIG-SFO
22h 29m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 8:20 amSFO-GIG
17h 16m1 stop
$643American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 4
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:59 pmGIG-SFO
30h 54m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 8:15 amSFO-GIG
33h 10m1 stop
$651United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Sun, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:59 pmGIG-SFO
30h 54m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:15 amSFO-GIG
23h 15m1 stop
$671United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 14
Copa Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 11:40 pmGIG-SFO
17h 41m1 stop
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1:28 am - 3:55 amSFO-GIG
22h 27m1 stop
$696Copa Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 17
Copa Airlines Logo
10:52 am - 11:40 pmGIG-SFO
17h 48m1 stop
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12:55 am - 12:27 amSFO-GIG
18h 32m1 stop
$726Copa Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to San Francisco, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost $719 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,011 and $972 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$324
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to San Francisco flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Francisco was $324 for a one-way ticket and $605 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Francisco from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $847 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $993 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport 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-Galeao Airport 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-Galeao Airport 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-Galeao Airport 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-Galeao Airport 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-Galeao Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport and SFO 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-Galeao Airport 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-Galeao Airport 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–Galeão Intl 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–Galeão Intl 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 1453 reviews
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
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It was ok. However, the food was quite poor since I don't eat pasta.

6.0 GoodFernando, Jun 2025PTY - MVD
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It was ok. However, the food was quite poor since I don't eat pasta.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

Enforce the boarding process by group numbers. Tell people to stay seated during the meal/drink distribution. It took forever to get food and drinks because people would not stay out the isle and let the crew do their jobs. Everyone wanted to go to the bathroom forcing the crew to enter and leave the isle constantly so people can pass. Tell people to keep their electronics off speaker mode. No one wants to hear phone conversations and music playing.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

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.

No headphones given for inflight entertainment. I missed my flight from the previous day and the customer service agent tried to extort an additional $100.00 US from me for missing my flight. Really?!

The flight was delayed about 4 hours without any explanation. No wifi or entertainment at all on planes. Had to pay for checked bags I was allowed according to reservations.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

Its good expeince but in enternteiment please be like you tube the music i like or movie

I needed to make changes to my flights. When I called customer service, they assisted me with care professionalism.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

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