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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro Starting at $421

For as little as $421, you can take your next adventure to Rio de Janeiro without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from San Francisco below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • SFO07:20
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        GIG10:15
        Sun, Mar 2|San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro|Alaska Airlines
        $421$585
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        $585$421

        Choose Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. The one-way connecting flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at Tom Jobim International Airport. One-way Prices start from $421 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:10
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        GIG10:15
        Tue, Mar 11|San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro|Delta Air Lines
        $422$585
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        $585$422

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Tue, Mar 11, arriving at Tom Jobim International Airport. One-way Prices start from $422 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO06:00
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG10:15
        Sun, Mar 2|San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro|Jetblue Airways
        $428$585
        27% OFF
        27% OFF
        $585$428

        Choose Jetblue Airways flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. The one-way connecting flight with Jetblue Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at Tom Jobim International Airport. One-way Prices start from $428 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:00
        22h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG10:15
        Sun, Mar 2|San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro|Delta Air Lines
        $451
        $451

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at Tom Jobim International Airport. One-way Prices start from $451 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:00
        22h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG10:15
        Thu, Feb 20|San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro|Delta Air Lines
        $453
        $453

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Tom Jobim International Airport. One-way Prices start from $453 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO06:00
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG10:15
        Mon, Mar 3|San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro|Jetblue Airways
        $481
        $481

        Choose Jetblue Airways flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. The one-way connecting flight with Jetblue Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Mon, Mar 3, arriving at Tom Jobim International Airport. One-way Prices start from $481 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:20
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        GIG10:15
        Mon, Mar 3|San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro|Alaska Airlines
        $483
        $483

        Choose Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. The one-way connecting flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Mon, Mar 3, arriving at Tom Jobim International Airport. One-way Prices start from $483 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:32
        21h 43m
        1 stop
        GIG10:15
        Mon, Mar 3|San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro|American Airlines
        $486
        $486

        Choose American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Mon, Mar 3, arriving at Tom Jobim International Airport. One-way Prices start from $486 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:00
        22h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG10:15
        Sat, Mar 1|San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro|Delta Air Lines
        $490
        $490

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sat, Mar 1, arriving at Tom Jobim International Airport. One-way Prices start from $490 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:00
        22h 15m
        1 stop
        GIG10:15
        Mon, Mar 3|San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro|Delta Air Lines
        $502
        $502

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. The one-way connecting flight with Delta Air Lines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Mon, Mar 3, arriving at Tom Jobim International Airport. One-way Prices start from $502 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        RIO02:00 pm
        Sun, Feb 23|San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro|Alaska Airlines
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San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight time & flight schedules

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Arrival
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  1. AS368

    Alaska Airlines

    07:00

    SFO

    5.5h

    15:30

    MCO

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  2. G39507

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes

    18:45

    MCO

    8.1h

    04:50

    BSB

    SMTWT-S

  3. G31722

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes

    12:25

    BSB

    1.7h

    14:05

    SDU

    SMTWTFS

  4. AS368

    Alaska Airlines

    07:00

    SFO

    5.5h

    15:30

    MCO

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  5. G39507

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes

    18:45

    MCO

    8.1h

    04:50

    BSB

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  6. G31754

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes

    08:55

    BSB

    1.8h

    10:45

    GIG

    SMTWTFS

  7. AS368

    Alaska Airlines

    07:00

    SFO

    5.5h

    15:30

    MCO

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  8. G37601

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes

    21:55

    MCO

    8.2h

    08:05

    BSB

    SMTWTFS

  9. G31728

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes

    08:55

    BSB

    1.8h

    10:40

    SDU

    SMTWTFS

  10. AS368

    Alaska Airlines

    07:00

    SFO

    5.5h

    15:30

    MCO

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  11. G37601

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes

    21:55

    MCO

    8.2h

    08:05

    BSB

    SMTWTFS

  12. G31754

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes

    08:55

    BSB

    1.8h

    10:45

    GIG

    SMTWTFS

  13. B6578

    Jetblue Airways

    08:15

    SFO

    5.3h

    16:36

    FLL

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  14. AD8733

    Azul Airlines

    20:40

    FLL

    8.2h

    05:50

    CNF

    -M-W-F-

  15. AD5170

    Azul Airlines

    09:00

    CNF

    1.8h

    10:50

    RRJ

    SMTWTFS

  16. UA2480

    United Airlines

    13:05

    SFO

    5.0h

    21:02

    IAD

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  17. UA861

    United Airlines

    22:35

    IAD

    9.9h

    09:30

    GRU

    SMTWTFS

  18. AD5144

    Azul Airlines

    19:00

    VCP

    1.7h

    20:40

    RRJ

    SMTWTFS

  19. UA2480

    United Airlines

    13:05

    SFO

    5.0h

    21:02

    IAD

    SMTWTFS
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  20. UA861

    United Airlines

    22:35

    IAD

    9.9h

    09:30

    GRU

    SMTWTFS

  21. LA3934

    LATAM Airlines

    16:20

    CGH

    1.0h

    17:20

    SDU

    SMTWT--

  22. AA2700

    American Airlines

    13:27

    SFO

    5.3h

    21:47

    MIA

    SMTWTFS
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  23. AA995

    American Airlines

    22:55

    MIA

    8.4h

    08:20

    GRU

    SMTWTFS

  24. AD4040

    Azul Airlines

    19:25

    VCP

    1.1h

    20:30

    GIG

    SMTWT-S

  25. UA2855

    United Airlines

    14:46

    SFO

    4.1h

    20:50

    IAH

    SMTWTFS
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  26. UA062

    United Airlines

    20:50

    IAH

    9.7h

    09:30

    GRU

    SMTWTFS

  27. G31957

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes

    20:05

    VCP

    1.3h

    21:25

    GIG

    SMTWTFS

  28. UA2855

    United Airlines

    14:46

    SFO

    4.1h

    20:50

    IAH

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  29. UA062

    United Airlines

    20:50

    IAH

    9.7h

    09:30

    GRU

    SMTWTFS

  30. G31924

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes

    18:00

    GRU

    1.1h

    19:05

    GIG

    SMTWTFS
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

These price trend charts carefully monitor and predict how flight prices from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro will change. Keep a close eye on them to understand when the best time to buy your tickets is.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $946.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Rio de Janeiro?

    • The distance from Tom Jobim International Airport to downtown is about 14 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Santos Dumont Airport to downtown is about 2 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
    • The distance from Jacarepagua Airport to downtown is about 19 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Rio de Janeiro (RIO)?

    There are 3 airport(s) near Rio de Janeiro (RIO): Tom Jobim International Airport, Jacarepagua Airport and Santos Dumont Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

If you leave it until the last minute and forget to check some of the key information when booking tickets, prices can often end up skyrocketing. Below, you can find our top tips for getting the best value flights – from changing dates to chasing deals, there are plenty ways to keep your next trip affordable.
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Flight Info | San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest direct flight price$420
Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance10,652.83 km
Popular airlineavianca

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