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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from ₹ 43,371

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Avianca Logo
07:45 - 00:30
SFO
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GIG
36h 45m
3 stops
Avianca Logo
16:40 - 22:35
GIG
-
SFO
33h 55m
2 stops
₹ 84,332Avianca
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Copa Airlines Logo
20:21 - 00:25
SFO
-
GIG
24h 04m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
01:30 - 18:10
GIG
-
SFO
20h 40m
1 stop
₹ 86,093Copa Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
United Airlines Logo
12:15 - 08:15
SFO
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GIG
16h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 11:39
GIG
-
SFO
18h 34m
1 stop
₹ 87,205United Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep
Delta Logo
13:45 - 18:35
SFO
-
GIG
24h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
21:00 - 19:24
GIG
-
SFO
26h 24m
1 stop
₹ 87,298Delta
Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
Delta Logo
22:00 - 00:05
SFO
-
GIG
22h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
21:00 - 19:24
GIG
-
SFO
26h 24m
1 stop
₹ 87,761Delta
Thu, 27 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
Copa Airlines Logo
01:12 - 04:05
SFO
-
GIG
22h 53m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
05:10 - 18:10
GIG
-
SFO
17h 00m
1 stop
₹ 87,947Copa Airlines
Mon, 31 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
United Airlines Logo
00:45 - 08:15
SFO
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GIG
27h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 10:42
GIG
-
SFO
17h 37m
1 stop
₹ 88,410United Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep
Avianca Logo
23:55 - 00:30
SFO
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GIG
20h 35m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
16:40 - 22:35
GIG
-
SFO
33h 55m
2 stops
₹ 88,781Avianca
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
United Airlines Logo
00:45 - 08:15
SFO
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GIG
27h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:05 - 00:16
GIG
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SFO
31h 11m
1 stop
₹ 89,615United Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
Copa Airlines Logo
20:21 - 00:25
SFO
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GIG
24h 04m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
05:10 - 23:40
GIG
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SFO
22h 30m
1 stop
₹ 93,507Copa Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

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
23 Aug
SFO12:15San Francisco
16h 00m
1 stop
GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17 Sept
GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
18h 34m
1 stop
SFO11:39San Francisco
₹ 87,205
United Airlines
23 Aug
SFO00:45San Francisco
27h 30m
1 stop
GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22 Sept
GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 37m
1 stop
SFO10:42San Francisco
₹ 88,410
United Airlines
19 Aug
SFO00:45San Francisco
27h 30m
1 stop
GIG08:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
2 Sept
GIG21:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
31h 11m
1 stop
SFO00:16San Francisco
₹ 89,615

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
2 Sept
SFO20:21San Francisco
24h 04m
1 stop
GIG00:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
8 Sept
GIG01:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
SFO18:10San Francisco
₹ 86,093
Copa Airlines
31 Aug
SFO01:12San Francisco
22h 53m
1 stop
GIG04:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
13 Sept
GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 00m
1 stop
SFO18:10San Francisco
₹ 87,947
Copa Airlines
12 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
₹ 93,507

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Cheapest return flight

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

₹ 84,332

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

20:21-00:25

1 stop24h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/9

01:30-18:10

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 86,093
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

12:15-08:15

1 stop16h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 17/9

21:05-11:39

1 stop18h 34m

₹ 87,205

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Fri 28/8

13:45-18:35

2 stops24h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 22/9

21:00-19:24

1 stop26h 24m

₹ 87,298

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 27/8

22:00-00:05

2 stops22h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 22/9

21:00-19:24

1 stop26h 24m

₹ 87,761

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

01:12-04:05

1 stop22h 53m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 13/9

05:10-18:10

1 stop17h 00m

₹ 87,947

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 23/8

00:45-08:15

1 stop27h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 22/9

21:05-10:42

1 stop17h 37m

₹ 88,410

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

₹ 88,781

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 19/8

00:45-08:15

1 stop27h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/9

21:05-00:16

1 stop31h 11m

₹ 89,615

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO - GIG

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

20:21-00:25

1 stop24h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 27/8

05:10-23:40

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 93,507

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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 ₹ 78,679. 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 ₹ 82,108.

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 ₹ 99,901 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 ₹ 65,242 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 4% 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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