SAN - GIG

$380 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$690
Overall average: $1,065
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/13Mon 4/27
SAN - GIG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$380
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/6
SAN - GIG • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $690 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Rio de Janeiro. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $790 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 48m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 48% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro (SAN-GIG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27
Copa Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 12:25 am
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GIG
23h 07m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 6:30 pm
GIG
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SAN
17h 20m
1 stop
$690Copa Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Thu, Apr 16
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9:18 pm - 12:25 am
SAN
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GIG
23h 07m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 6:30 pm
GIG
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SAN
35h 50m
1 stop
$712Copa Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
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10:00 pm - 7:55 am
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GIG
29h 55m
1 stop
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10:30 am - 6:30 pm
GIG
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SAN
36h 00m
1 stop
$729Copa Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 26
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9:18 pm - 12:25 am
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GIG
23h 07m
1 stop
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5:10 am - 6:30 pm
GIG
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SAN
17h 20m
1 stop
$750Copa Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 17
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10:00 pm - 4:05 am
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GIG
26h 05m
1 stop
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10:30 am - 6:30 pm
GIG
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SAN
36h 00m
1 stop
$762Copa Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Wed, Jun 3
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10:00 pm - 12:25 am
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GIG
22h 25m
1 stop
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5:10 am - 6:40 pm
GIG
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SAN
17h 30m
1 stop
$798Copa Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, Jun 3
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10:00 pm - 4:05 am
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GIG
26h 05m
1 stop
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5:10 am - 6:40 pm
GIG
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SAN
17h 30m
1 stop
$822Copa Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
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7:30 am - 2:10 pm
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GIG
26h 40m
2 stops
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5:20 pm - 11:16 am
GIG
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SAN
21h 56m
2 stops
$888LATAM Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
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10:05 am - 10:45 am
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GIG
20h 40m
2 stops
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9:00 pm - 11:23 am
GIG
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SAN
18h 23m
1 stop
$923LATAM Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23
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10:00 am - 8:55 am
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GIG
18h 55m
2 stops
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11:10 am - 9:43 am
GIG
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SAN
26h 33m
2 stops
$925LATAM Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $620 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,556 and $1,464 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$380
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

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FAQs for booking San Diego to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport was $380 for a one-way ticket and $690 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,430 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $832 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport from San Diego 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport?

    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 Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and GIG 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport?

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

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8288 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

2.0 MediocreIsabella, Mar 2026
SJC - SLC
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I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

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.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

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

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

The worst Airline ever. They centered my second flight and leave me in NY. They don’t have any representatives at the airport and they don’t respond to calls. Basically I got stuck. I will never purchase through there again.

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

Departed Palm Springs over an hour late because there’s only one gate, and it has always delayed by the arriving and departing flight to Toronto and the arriving flight from Vancouver.

The flight left late and I didn’t get a glass of bubbly upon boarding (which I’m used to when booking business class on other flights), but otherwise it was a pleasant flight with lovely, helpful crew members and I enjoyed my meal.

Couldn't fit knees, only 1 toilet working, didn't get anything to drink cause the stewards were not able to get to us

Flight was canceled for a reason they knew hours before but did not mention. Next the gate chnage from 37 to 38 at least 10 times. Ridiculous.

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

It was a smooth flight both in the sky and landing!

The crew was really nice. The plane seats were kinda small even for a 5’6” / 158 lbs person.

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