Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $827 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,691, a difference of $864. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

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

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

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.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

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

What car rental options are available at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)?

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $32 for economy cars. Top options include: • FOCO • MOVIDA • Avis • Budget • Unidas

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport range from $849 to $1,095, with an average of $952 over the past 12 months. Anything below $849 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport typically range from $849 to $1,095. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,005, on Azul.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Azul ($1,005) and LATAM Airlines ($1,092) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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$1,005

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$463

Typical prices: $474-$585

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Tue, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 17

8:57 pm - 10:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

21h 28m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Sao Paulo Viracopos

5:30 pm - 12:35 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

23h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Fort Lauderdale

$1,005Azul

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 15

7:15 am - 1:05 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

24h 50m2 stops Orlando Sao Paulo Viracopos

3:15 pm - 12:35 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

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$1,006Azul

Mon, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 13

7:15 am - 1:05 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

24h 50m2 stops Orlando Sao Paulo Viracopos

3:15 pm - 11:35 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

25h 20m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Fort Lauderdale

$1,031Azul

Wed, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 15

8:57 pm - 10:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

21h 28m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Sao Paulo Viracopos

7:05 pm - 12:35 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

21h 30m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Fort Lauderdale

$1,033Azul

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

9:30 pm - 10:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

19h 55m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Sao Paulo Viracopos

3:15 pm - 11:20 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

25h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Fort Lauderdale

$1,036Azul

Wed, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 9

8:38 am - 1:05 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

24h 27m2 stops Orlando Sao Paulo Viracopos

5:30 pm - 12:35 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

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$1,045Azul

Wed, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 17

8:57 pm - 10:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

21h 28m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Sao Paulo Viracopos

5:30 pm - 12:35 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

23h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Fort Lauderdale

$1,047Azul

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 23

9:00 pm - 10:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

20h 25m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Sao Paulo Viracopos

5:30 pm - 12:46 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

24h 16m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Fort Lauderdale

$1,079Azul

Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 29

7:00 am - 5:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

29h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

6:15 am - 12:40 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

35h 25m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,092LATAM Airlines

Sun, Feb 14 - Mon, Feb 22

8:55 pm - 10:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

20h 30m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Sao Paulo Viracopos

7:05 pm - 12:35 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

22h 30m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Fort Lauderdale

$1,094Azul

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Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

12:00 pm - 1:10 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

20h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

7:00 pm - 10:27 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

20h 27m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Newark

$1,172United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

6:15 am - 1:10 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

25h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

7:00 pm - 10:46 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

20h 46m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,172United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 12

8:35 am - 9:15 amSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

20h 40m2 stops Orlando Sao Paulo Viracopos

6:20 am - 11:08 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

21h 48m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Orlando

$1,207Azul

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 12

12:35 pm - 6:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

25h 50m2 stops Orlando Sao Paulo Viracopos

6:20 am - 11:08 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

21h 48m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Orlando

$1,284Azul

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

9:30 pm - 10:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

19h 55m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Sao Paulo Viracopos

7:05 pm - 11:20 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

21h 15m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Fort Lauderdale

$1,327Azul

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 10

8:35 am - 9:15 amSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

20h 40m2 stops Orlando Sao Paulo Viracopos

5:30 pm - 11:20 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

22h 50m2 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Fort Lauderdale

$1,335Azul

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

12:00 pm - 1:10 pmSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

20h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

7:00 pm - 10:27 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

20h 27m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Newark

$1,364United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

10:05 am - 10:50 amSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

19h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

5:50 pm - 10:28 amSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

21h 38m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,364United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

12:33 am - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

27h 07m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Brasilia

5:30 pm - 11:12 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

34h 42m3 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Brasilia Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,370Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

12:33 am - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

27h 07m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Brasilia

7:05 pm - 11:12 pmSDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont-SFO San Francisco

33h 07m3 stops Sao Paulo Viracopos Brasilia Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,376Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport departing in april.

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Low season	February
High season	March
Cheapest flight	$463

Beat the crowds with an average 85% drop in travelers.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport range from $849 to $1,095, with an average of $952 over the past 12 months. Anything below $849 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $962 to $8,690. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $531, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)?
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $827 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,691, a difference of $864.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco (Brasilia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $827, about $864 less than Tuesday fares (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $774 round-trip in that month - typically $1,047 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.

• ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
• Hotel Atlântico Business Centro
• Windsor Florida Hotel

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