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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from ₹ 55,302

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Copa Airlines Logo
01:23 - 04:05
SFO
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GIG
22h 42m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
05:10 - 23:40
GIG
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SFO
22h 30m
1 stop
₹ 84,222Copa Airlines
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 26 May
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05:00 - 08:15
SFO
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GIG
23h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 19:05
GIG
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SFO
26h 00m
1 stop
₹ 85,310United Airlines
Wed, 29 Apr - Thu, 14 May
Copa Airlines Logo
01:23 - 04:05
SFO
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GIG
22h 42m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:40
GIG
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SFO
17h 00m
1 stop
₹ 86,035Copa Airlines
Sat, 18 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
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23:59 - 08:15
SFO
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GIG
28h 16m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 09:42
GIG
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SFO
16h 37m
1 stop
₹ 86,488United Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Tue, 12 May
United Airlines Logo
18:55 - 08:15
SFO
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GIG
33h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 07:16
GIG
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SFO
38h 11m
1 stop
₹ 87,667United Airlines
Sat, 11 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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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
₹ 88,755Copa Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Tue, 19 May
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14:20 - 06:25
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GIG
36h 05m
2 stops
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07:30 - 23:40
GIG
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SFO
44h 10m
2 stops
₹ 91,384Avianca
Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
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01:12 - 04:05
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GIG
22h 53m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:30 - 23:40
GIG
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SFO
17h 10m
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₹ 91,565Copa Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Fri, 29 May
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05:00 - 08:15
SFO
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GIG
23h 15m
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21:05 - 12:18
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19h 13m
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₹ 91,747United Airlines
Sun, 12 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
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16:45 - 08:15
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35h 30m
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21:05 - 10:40
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17h 35m
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₹ 92,925United Airlines
Sat, 11 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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Copa Airlines
14 Apr
SFO01:23San Francisco
22h 42m
1 stop
GIG04:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26 May
GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
SFO23:40San Francisco
₹ 84,222
Copa Airlines
18 Apr
SFO01:23San Francisco
22h 42m
1 stop
GIG04:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30 Apr
GIG10:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 00m
1 stop
SFO23:40San Francisco
₹ 86,035
Copa Airlines
8 May
SFO01:12San Francisco
19h 13m
1 stop
GIG00:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19 May
GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
SFO23:40San Francisco
₹ 88,755

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
29 Apr
SFO05:00San Francisco
23h 15m
1 stop
GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
14 May
GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 00m
1 stop
SFO19:05San Francisco
₹ 85,310
United Airlines
22 Apr
SFO23:59San Francisco
28h 16m
1 stop
GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
12 May
GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 37m
1 stop
SFO09:42San Francisco
₹ 86,488
United Airlines
11 Apr
SFO18:55San Francisco
33h 20m
1 stop
GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22 Apr
GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
38h 11m
1 stop
SFO07:16San Francisco
₹ 87,667

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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 12 February 2026.
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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

01:23-04:05

1 stop22h 42m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 26/5

05:10-23:40

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 84,222

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

05:00-08:15

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 14/5

21:05-19:05

1 stop26h 00m

₹ 85,310

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

01:23-04:05

1 stop22h 42m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 30/4

10:40-23:40

1 stop17h 00m

₹ 86,035

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

23:59-08:15

1 stop28h 16m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 12/5

21:05-09:42

1 stop16h 37m

₹ 86,488

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 11/4

18:55-08:15

1 stop33h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 22/4

21:05-07:16

1 stop38h 11m

₹ 87,667

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

01:12-00:25

1 stop19h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 19/5

05:10-23:40

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 88,755

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

14:20-06:25

2 stops36h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 23/3

07:30-23:40

2 stops44h 10m

₹ 91,384

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

01:12-04:05

1 stop22h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 29/5

10:30-23:40

1 stop17h 10m

₹ 91,565

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

05:00-08:15

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 23/4

21:05-12:18

1 stop19h 13m

₹ 91,747

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 11/4

16:45-08:15

1 stop35h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 24/4

21:05-10:40

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 92,925

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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 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 ₹ 77,332. If you don’t want to visit Rio de Janeiro in November, then you should wait until September to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 82,137.

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 ₹ 96,332 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 ₹ 63,824 on momondo.

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

As of February 2026, prices for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 60% 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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  • How far is San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro is about 10654.1 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.

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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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