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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from ₹ 44,832

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07:45 - 15:35
SFO
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GIG
27h 50m
3 stops
Avianca Logo
16:40 - 22:35
GIG
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SFO
33h 55m
2 stops
₹ 84,118Avianca
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
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07:45 - 00:30
SFO
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GIG
36h 45m
3 stops
Avianca Logo
16:40 - 22:35
GIG
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SFO
33h 55m
2 stops
₹ 87,723Avianca
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
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23:55 - 00:30
SFO
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GIG
20h 35m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
16:40 - 22:35
GIG
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SFO
33h 55m
2 stops
₹ 88,555Avianca
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
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02:30 - 15:35
SFO
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GIG
57h 05m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
07:20 - 22:35
GIG
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SFO
43h 15m
2 stops
₹ 90,126Avianca
Thu, 21 May - Sun, 31 May
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23:55 - 15:35
SFO
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GIG
35h 40m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
16:40 - 23:55
GIG
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SFO
35h 15m
2 stops
₹ 92,160Avianca
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
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07:45 - 00:30
SFO
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GIG
36h 45m
3 stops
Avianca Logo
01:35 - 06:25
GIG
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SFO
32h 50m
3 stops
₹ 93,732Avianca
Tue, 2 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
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23:55 - 00:30
SFO
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GIG
44h 35m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
16:40 - 22:35
GIG
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SFO
33h 55m
2 stops
₹ 96,690Avianca
Thu, 30 Apr - Wed, 13 May
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01:12 - 04:05
SFO
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GIG
22h 53m
1 stop
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10:30 - 23:40
GIG
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
₹ 100,757Copa Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
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23:45 - 06:10
SFO
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GIG
26h 25m
2 stops
Delta Logo
21:00 - 19:24
GIG
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SFO
26h 24m
1 stop
₹ 101,866Delta
Sun, 23 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
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11:30 - 18:35
SFO
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GIG
27h 05m
2 stops
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21:00 - 13:25
GIG
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SFO
20h 25m
1 stop
₹ 101,958Delta
Fri, 28 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

Avianca flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Avianca deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Avianca
2 Jun
SFO07:45San Francisco
27h 50m
3 stops
GIG15:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22 Jun
GIG16:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
33h 55m
2 stops
SFO22:35San Francisco
₹ 84,118
Avianca
2 Jun
SFO07:45San Francisco
36h 45m
3 stops
GIG00:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22 Jun
GIG16:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
33h 55m
2 stops
SFO22:35San Francisco
₹ 87,723
Avianca
2 Jun
SFO23:55San Francisco
20h 35m
2 stops
GIG00:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22 Jun
GIG16:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
33h 55m
2 stops
SFO22:35San Francisco
₹ 88,555

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
11 Aug
SFO01:12San Francisco
22h 53m
1 stop
GIG04:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27 Aug
GIG10:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
SFO23:40San Francisco
₹ 100,757
Copa Airlines
13 Aug
SFO20:21San Francisco
24h 04m
1 stop
GIG00:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27 Aug
GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
SFO23:40San Francisco
₹ 102,606
Copa Airlines
3 Jun
SFO20:16San Francisco
24h 14m
1 stop
GIG00:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
10 Jun
GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
SFO23:40San Francisco
₹ 104,454

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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

07:45-15:35

3 stops27h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 22/6

16:40-22:35

2 stops33h 55m

₹ 84,118

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

07:45-00:30

3 stops36h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 22/6

16:40-22:35

2 stops33h 55m

₹ 87,723

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

23:55-00:30

2 stops20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 22/6

16:40-22:35

2 stops33h 55m

₹ 88,555

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

02:30-15:35

2 stops57h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 31/5

07:20-22:35

2 stops43h 15m

₹ 90,126

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

23:55-15:35

2 stops35h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 22/6

16:40-23:55

2 stops35h 15m

₹ 92,160

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

01:35-06:25

3 stops32h 50m

₹ 93,732

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

23:55-00:30

2 stops44h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 13/5

16:40-22:35

2 stops33h 55m

₹ 96,690
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

01:12-04:05

1 stop22h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 27/8

10:30-23:40

1 stop17h 10m

₹ 100,757

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

23:45-06:10

2 stops26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 22/9

21:00-19:24

1 stop26h 24m

₹ 101,866

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 28/8

11:30-18:35

2 stops27h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 17/9

21:00-13:25

1 stop20h 25m

₹ 101,958

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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 ₹ 78,479. If you don’t want to visit Rio de Janeiro in November, then you should wait until April to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 80,328.

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 ₹ 99,578 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 ₹ 65,076 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

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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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