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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from ₹ 36,809

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United Airlines Logo
05:00 - 08:15
SFO
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GIG
23h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 10:25
GIG
-
SFO
17h 20m
1 stop
₹ 87,690United Airlines
Sat, 13 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
United Airlines Logo
05:00 - 08:15
SFO
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GIG
23h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 07:07
GIG
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SFO
38h 02m
1 stop
₹ 88,901United Airlines
Sat, 13 Jun - Thu, 9 Jul
United Airlines Logo
00:45 - 08:15
SFO
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GIG
27h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 07:07
GIG
-
SFO
38h 02m
1 stop
₹ 90,112United Airlines
Mon, 15 Jun - Thu, 9 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:03 - 10:20
SFO
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GIG
23h 17m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 23:30
GIG
-
SFO
21h 30m
2 stops
₹ 90,485Multiple Airlines
Wed, 8 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
02:30 - 06:15
SFO
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GIG
23h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:30 - 17:59
GIG
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SFO
20h 29m
1 stop
₹ 91,697Multiple Airlines
Tue, 7 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul
United Airlines Logo
18:54 - 08:15
SFO
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GIG
33h 21m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 10:25
GIG
-
SFO
17h 20m
1 stop
₹ 97,008United Airlines
Fri, 12 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
Copa Airlines Logo
01:12 - 04:05
SFO
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GIG
22h 53m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:30 - 23:40
GIG
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
₹ 97,847Copa Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
United Airlines Logo
18:54 - 08:15
SFO
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GIG
33h 21m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 00:15
GIG
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SFO
31h 10m
1 stop
₹ 98,220United Airlines
Fri, 12 Jun - Mon, 6 Jul
Copa Airlines Logo
01:12 - 00:25
SFO
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GIG
19h 13m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
05:10 - 23:40
GIG
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SFO
22h 30m
1 stop
₹ 101,575Copa Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Avianca Logo
07:45 - 00:30
SFO
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GIG
36h 45m
3 stops
Avianca Logo
01:35 - 22:35
GIG
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SFO
25h 00m
2 stops
₹ 102,600Avianca
Tue, 2 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

Delta flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Delta
4 Oct
SFO14:00San Francisco
16h 15m
1 stop
GIG10:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16 Oct
GIG07:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
31h 32m
2 stops
SFO10:32San Francisco
₹ 102,693
Delta
12 Sept
SFO21:00San Francisco
33h 15m
2 stops
GIG10:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
10 Oct
GIG13:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
28h 02m
2 stops
SFO13:42San Francisco
₹ 103,159
Delta
14 Sept
SFO14:00San Francisco
16h 15m
1 stop
GIG10:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
10 Oct
GIG13:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
28h 02m
2 stops
SFO13:42San Francisco
₹ 108,470

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
United Airlines
13 Jun
SFO05:00San Francisco
23h 15m
1 stop
GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
8 Jul
GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 20m
1 stop
SFO10:25San Francisco
₹ 87,690
United Airlines
13 Jun
SFO05:00San Francisco
23h 15m
1 stop
GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
9 Jul
GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
38h 02m
1 stop
SFO07:07San Francisco
₹ 88,901
United Airlines
15 Jun
SFO00:45San Francisco
27h 30m
1 stop
GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
9 Jul
GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
38h 02m
1 stop
SFO07:07San Francisco
₹ 90,112

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 59,053 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 13/6

05:00-08:15

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/7

21:05-10:25

1 stop17h 20m

₹ 87,690

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 13/6

05:00-08:15

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/7

21:05-07:07

1 stop38h 02m

₹ 88,901

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 15/6

00:45-08:15

1 stop27h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/7

21:05-07:07

1 stop38h 02m

₹ 90,112

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 8/7

07:03-10:20

2 stops23h 17m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 21/7

06:00-23:30

2 stops21h 30m

₹ 90,485

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

02:30-06:15

2 stops23h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 20/7

01:30-17:59

1 stop20h 29m

₹ 91,697

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

18:54-08:15

1 stop33h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/7

21:05-10:25

1 stop17h 20m

₹ 97,008
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

01:12-04:05

1 stop22h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 21/9

10:30-23:40

1 stop17h 10m

₹ 97,847

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

18:54-08:15

1 stop33h 21m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/7

21:05-00:15

1 stop31h 10m

₹ 98,220

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

01:12-00:25

1 stop19h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 26/8

05:10-23:40

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 101,574

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

07:45-00:30

3 stops36h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 21/6

01:35-22:35

2 stops25h 00m

₹ 102,600

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco, with most prices found around ₹ 79,116. If you don’t want to visit Rio de Janeiro in November, then you should wait until May to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 87,317.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around ₹ 101,342 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco for as low as ₹ 65,604 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights?

You could potentially save up to 46% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight.

How have San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 3% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (SFO to RIO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Fastest flight time

21h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro takes 21h 45m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

  • How far is San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro is about 10652.8 km. Flights usually cover this in 21h 45m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

Once you have performed a search for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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Fly into one of these airports located in Rio de Janeiro

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 13.0 km from Rio de Janeiro
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