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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from ₹ 55,518

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20:36 - 04:00SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 24m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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05:05 - 23:12GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
23h 07m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
₹ 79,488Copa Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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08:00 - 16:40SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
28h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Lima J Chavez Intl
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17:30 - 10:49GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 19m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
₹ 79,867Delta
Sun, 25 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
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14:30 - 09:35SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
15h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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21:55 - 19:58GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
27h 03m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
₹ 80,624United Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Delta Logo
22:30 - 10:15SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
31h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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21:00 - 17:25GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
24h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
₹ 81,003Delta
Sat, 3 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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12:47 - 14:50SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 03m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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23:55 - 21:16GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 21m1 stop Miami
₹ 81,288GOL
Fri, 5 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar
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08:33 - 06:00SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 27m1 stop Miami
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19:50 - 12:37GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 47m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 81,382GOL
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
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23:59 - 09:35SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
29h 36m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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21:55 - 15:02GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 07m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
₹ 81,761United Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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18:55 - 08:00SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
32h 05m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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09:10 - 23:05GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 55m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
₹ 81,856Copa Airlines
Thu, 4 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar
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01:12 - 00:25SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 13m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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10:30 - 23:12GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
17h 42m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
₹ 81,951Copa Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
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12:47 - 14:50SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 03m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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20:10 - 11:09GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
19h 59m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami
₹ 82,046GOL
Fri, 5 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar

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GOL flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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GOL
5 Mar
SFO12:47San Francisco
21h 03m
2 stops
GIG14:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
7 Mar
GIG23:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 21m
1 stop
SFO21:16San Francisco
₹ 81,288
GOL
28 Oct
SFO08:33San Francisco
17h 27m
1 stop
GIG06:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
11 Nov
GIG19:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 47m
2 stops
SFO12:37San Francisco
₹ 81,382
GOL
5 Mar
SFO12:47San Francisco
21h 03m
2 stops
GIG14:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
7 Mar
GIG20:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 59m
2 stops
SFO11:09San Francisco
₹ 82,046

Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Copa Airlines
25 Oct
SFO20:36San Francisco
27h 24m
1 stop
GIG04:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
6 Nov
GIG05:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 07m
1 stop
SFO23:12San Francisco
₹ 79,488
Copa Airlines
4 Mar
SFO18:55San Francisco
32h 05m
1 stop
GIG08:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
11 Mar
GIG09:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
SFO23:05San Francisco
₹ 81,856
Copa Airlines
19 Oct
SFO01:12San Francisco
19h 13m
1 stop
GIG00:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
10 Nov
GIG10:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 42m
1 stop
SFO23:12San Francisco
₹ 81,951

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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 25/10

20:36-04:00

1 stop27h 24m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/11

05:05-23:12

1 stop23h 07m

₹ 79,488

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 25/10

08:00-16:40

2 stops28h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/11

17:30-10:49

2 stops22h 19m

₹ 79,867

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

14:30-09:35

1 stop15h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/11

21:55-19:58

1 stop27h 03m

₹ 80,624

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

22:30-10:15

2 stops31h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 15/10

21:00-17:25

1 stop24h 25m

₹ 81,003

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 5/3

12:47-14:50

2 stops21h 03m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/3

23:55-21:16

1 stop26h 21m

₹ 81,288

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

08:33-06:00

1 stop17h 27m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/11

19:50-12:37

2 stops21h 47m

₹ 81,382

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

23:59-09:35

1 stop29h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/11

21:55-15:02

1 stop22h 07m

₹ 81,761

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

18:55-08:00

1 stop32h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/3

09:10-23:05

1 stop18h 55m

₹ 81,856
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 19/10

01:12-00:25

1 stop19h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/11

10:30-23:12

1 stop17h 42m

₹ 81,951

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 5/3

12:47-14:50

2 stops21h 03m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/3

20:10-11:09

2 stops19h 59m

₹ 82,046

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 76,740 to ₹ 110,089.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 79,488.

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

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco, with most prices found around ₹ 87,635. If you don’t want to visit Rio de Janeiro in October, then you should wait until November to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 97,773.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 ₹ 111,446 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 ₹ 101,278 on momondo.

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

As of September 2026, prices for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 55% 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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Best price found

₹ 55,518

Fastest flight time

37h 50m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is ₹ 55,518. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 79,488.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro takes 37h 50m
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 37h 50m, 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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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.

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