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Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro takes 00m, covering 6,614 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 Francisco to Rio de Janeiro range from $876 to $1,444, with an average of $1,116 over the past 12 months. Anything below $876 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $1,116 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $881 to $7,424. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $547, which is 17% 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 from around $10:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates from around $10:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas

Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) 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 Francisco to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,028 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,283, a difference of $255.

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 Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 02m, compared with 17h 08m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 17h 21m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco (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.

Flight passengers to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco release about 5416 lbs of CO₂ each. Consider flying one of the eco-friendly airlines, including Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines. Avianca Airlines has the most sustainable flights on the route with carbon emissions less by 37%. The airline uses fuel-efficient planes and sustainable fuels to ensure lower carbon emissions.

There are no nonstop flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro; therefore, consider booking a flight with your preferred layover options when traveling the route. The city you have a stopover in is determined mainly by your airline. If you want a stopover flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, consider flying American, Copa, GOL, Lufthansa, and United Airlines, offering single-stop flights. The airlines mostly have single layovers in Munich, Panama, Houston, and Miami.

If you are traveling to Rio de Janeiro with a pet, consider flying American or United Airlines, which allows passengers to bring pets onboard at an additional fee. The airlines allow small dogs and cats weighing at most 20 lbs to travel in a cabin secured in a carrier. Consider American Airlines with a more significant carrier dimension than United Airlines. The dimensions of your pet carrier if flying American Airlines must be at most 19 by 13 by 9 inches.

Various airlines flying the San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro route allow children between 5 to 14 to travel unaccompanied. Consider booking American, Delta, or United Airlines, which offer extensive services to unaccompanied minors. The airlines ensure the child’s safety by assigning a cabin crew to supervise the child throughout the journey. The airlines provide assistance services to the child at the airports and during the flight, including priority check-in and boarding.