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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from ₹ 52,671

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20:36 - 00:30SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 54m1 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
₹ 80,056Copa Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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05:00 - 08:15SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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20:55 - 17:10GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
24h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
₹ 81,201United Airlines
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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00:00 - 00:30SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 30m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado
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07:45 - 21:40GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 55m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl
₹ 81,869Avianca
Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
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11:39 - 09:25SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 46m1 stop Miami
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19:50 - 19:17GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
28h 27m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami
₹ 81,964GOL
Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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16:10 - 09:35SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
37h 25m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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21:55 - 20:03GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
27h 08m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
₹ 82,346United Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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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
₹ 82,537Copa Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
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22:25 - 06:25SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Lima J Chavez Intl
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07:10 - 23:58GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 48m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
₹ 83,109Delta
Sat, 7 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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06:00 - 10:15SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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21:05 - 15:03GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 58m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 83,491Delta
Wed, 21 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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08:33 - 09:25SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 52m1 stop Miami
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17:05 - 19:17GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
31h 12m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami
₹ 83,873GOL
Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
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20:21 - 00:25SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 04m1 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
₹ 84,350Copa Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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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
12 Oct
SFO05:00San Francisco
23h 15m
1 stop
GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26 Oct
GIG20:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 15m
1 stop
SFO17:10San Francisco
₹ 81,201
United Airlines
24 Oct
SFO16:10San Francisco
37h 25m
1 stop
GIG09:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
6 Nov
GIG21:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 08m
1 stop
SFO20:03San Francisco
₹ 82,346
United Airlines
5 Nov
SFO14:30San Francisco
38h 05m
1 stop
GIG09:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
11 Nov
GIG21:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 24m
1 stop
SFO12:19San Francisco
₹ 85,209

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
23h 54m
1 stop
GIG00:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
4 Nov
GIG05:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 07m
1 stop
SFO23:12San Francisco
₹ 80,056
Copa Airlines
16 Sept
SFO20:21San Francisco
31h 34m
1 stop
GIG07:55Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24 Sept
GIG10:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
SFO23:40San Francisco
₹ 81,964
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
₹ 82,537

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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 25/10

20:36-00:30

1 stop23h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/11

05:05-23:12

1 stop23h 07m

₹ 80,056

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

05:00-08:15

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 26/10

20:55-17:10

1 stop24h 15m

₹ 81,201

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 25/10

00:00-00:30

2 stops20h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/11

07:45-21:40

2 stops18h 55m

₹ 81,869

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 25/10

11:39-09:25

1 stop17h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 4/11

19:50-19:17

2 stops28h 27m

₹ 81,964

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

16:10-09:35

1 stop37h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/11

21:55-20:03

1 stop27h 08m

₹ 82,346
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

₹ 82,537

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

22:25-06:25

2 stops27h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 16/11

07:10-23:58

2 stops21h 48m

₹ 83,109

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

06:00-10:15

1 stop24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/11

21:05-15:03

2 stops22h 58m

₹ 83,491

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 31/10

08:33-09:25

1 stop20h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/11

17:05-19:17

2 stops31h 12m

₹ 83,873

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

20:21-00:25

1 stop24h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/11

10:30-23:12

1 stop17h 42m

₹ 84,350

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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 ₹ 77,289 to ₹ 113,929.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 80,056.

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 ₹ 88,548. If you don’t want to visit Rio de Janeiro in October, then you should wait until January to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 98,185.

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 ₹ 112,172 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 ₹ 95,609 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

₹ 52,671

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 ₹ 52,671. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 80,056.
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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