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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from ₹ 53,496

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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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10:20 - 23:40GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
17h 20m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
₹ 75,411Copa Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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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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21:05 - 18:34GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 29m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
₹ 76,559United Airlines
Sun, 4 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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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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21:00 - 17:25GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
24h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
₹ 76,655Delta
Sun, 27 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
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09:00 - 14:50SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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22:25 - 11:09GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
17h 44m1 stop Miami
₹ 77,229GOL
Wed, 17 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
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11:39 - 09:25SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 46m1 stop Miami
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17:05 - 13:07GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 02m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
₹ 77,325GOL
Sat, 31 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
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17:10 - 08:15SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
35h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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21:05 - 19:24GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
₹ 77,708United Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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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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05:10 - 23:40GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 30m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
₹ 77,803Copa Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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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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01:30 - 18:10GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 40m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
₹ 77,899Copa Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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12:30 - 14:10SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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20:15 - 19:46GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
27h 31m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Miami
₹ 77,995GOL
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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19:36 - 01:25SFO  San Francisco-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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01:35 - 17:25GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 50m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
₹ 80,291Copa Airlines
Thu, 4 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb

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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
21 Oct
SFO20:21San Francisco
24h 04m
1 stop
GIG00:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
29 Oct
GIG10:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 20m
1 stop
SFO23:40San Francisco
₹ 75,411
Copa Airlines
10 Sept
SFO20:21San Francisco
24h 04m
1 stop
GIG00:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17 Sept
GIG05:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
SFO23:40San Francisco
₹ 77,803
Copa Airlines
7 Oct
SFO01:12San Francisco
19h 13m
1 stop
GIG00:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
21 Oct
GIG01:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
SFO18:10San Francisco
₹ 77,899

GOL flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Our best GOL deals on San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
GOL
17 Feb
SFO09:00San Francisco
24h 50m
2 stops
GIG14:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
3 Mar
GIG22:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 44m
1 stop
SFO11:09San Francisco
₹ 77,229
GOL
31 Oct
SFO11:39San Francisco
17h 46m
1 stop
GIG09:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
12 Nov
GIG17:05Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
25h 02m
2 stops
SFO13:07San Francisco
₹ 77,325
GOL
16 Sept
SFO12:30San Francisco
21h 40m
2 stops
GIG14:10Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23 Sept
GIG20:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 31m
2 stops
SFO19:46San Francisco
₹ 77,995

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San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

20:21-00:25

1 stop24h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 29/10

10:20-23:40

1 stop17h 20m

₹ 75,411

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 4/10

05:00-08:15

1 stop23h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 21/10

21:05-18:34

1 stop25h 29m

₹ 76,559

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

06:00-10:15

1 stop24h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 15/10

21:00-17:25

1 stop24h 25m

₹ 76,655

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 17/2

09:00-14:50

2 stops24h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/3

22:25-11:09

1 stop17h 44m

₹ 77,229

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 31/10

11:39-09:25

1 stop17h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 12/11

17:05-13:07

2 stops25h 02m

₹ 77,325

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

17:10-08:15

1 stop35h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 21/10

21:05-19:24

1 stop26h 19m

₹ 77,708

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

20:21-00:25

1 stop24h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 17/9

05:10-23:40

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 77,803
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

01:12-00:25

1 stop19h 13m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 21/10

01:30-18:10

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 77,899

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

12:30-14:10

2 stops21h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 23/9

20:15-19:46

2 stops27h 31m

₹ 77,995

San FranciscoRio de Janeiro

SFO San Francisco - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SFOGIG

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

19:36-01:25

1 stop24h 49m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 15/2

01:35-17:25

1 stop20h 50m

₹ 80,291

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 82,301 to ₹ 117,710.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 75,411.

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 ₹ 88,904. 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 ₹ 93,976.

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 ₹ 109,631 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 ₹ 95,986 on momondo.

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

As of August 2026, prices for San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 8% cheaper 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

₹ 53,496

Fastest flight time

20h 15m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is ₹ 53,496. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 75,411.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro takes 20h 15m
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 20h 15m, 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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