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Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro takes 00m, covering 6,202 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro range from $924 to $1,452, with an average of $1,242 over the past 12 months. Anything below $924 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 7% below the route average of $1,242. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $855 to $6,691. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $627, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) — daily rates averaging $29:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates averaging $32:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas

Flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

One-stop flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $861 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,493, a difference of $632.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 41m, compared with 16h 19m via Miami (MIA) and 17h 15m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of San Diego (Brasilia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.