S$469 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (SFO-GIG)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$469 for one-way flights and S$784 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air Canada
Thu, 22 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
SFO
San Francisco
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$784 Return, found 4 days ago
S$784
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at S$784 found 4 days ago
avianca
Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$936 Return, found 2 days ago
S$936
Return
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, returning Sun, 9 Nov, priced at S$936 found 2 days ago
avianca
Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$949 Return, found 2 days ago
S$949
Return
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, returning Sun, 9 Nov, priced at S$949 found 2 days ago
avianca
Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$958 Return, found 2 days ago
S$958
Return
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, returning Sun, 9 Nov, priced at S$958 found 2 days ago
avianca
Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$961 Return, found 2 days ago
S$961
Return
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, returning Sun, 9 Nov, priced at S$961 found 2 days ago
avianca
Mon, 17 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$962 Return, found 1 day ago
S$962
Return
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, 17 Nov from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, returning Tue, 25 Nov, priced at S$962 found 1 day ago
avianca
Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$974 Return, found 2 days ago
S$974
Return
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, returning Sun, 9 Nov, priced at S$974 found 2 days ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$1,136 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,136
Return
found 2 days ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, returning Sun, 9 Nov, priced at S$1,136 found 2 days ago
Delta
Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$1,432 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,432
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 18 Nov from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, returning Tue, 25 Nov, priced at S$1,432 found 1 day ago
Copa
Sat, 15 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
SFO
San Francisco
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
S$1,475 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,475
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, 15 Nov from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, returning Tue, 25 Nov, priced at S$1,475 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$709 - S$1,391 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro route information
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.
Return price
S$784
Distance
10577 km

Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

There are several airlines that operate frequent flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) including

The earliest flight leaves San Francisco Intl. Airport at 00:38 and arrives at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport at 00:25. The last flight of the day departs San Francisco at 15:53 and arrives at Rio de Janeiro at 11:20.

The flight distance from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro is about 11185 km, the shortest flight is 14 hours 17 minutes with United Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG)?
If you're travelling from San Francisco Airport to GIG, round-trip flights start from S$784. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't delay. Book today and save yourself money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to GIG?
We get that things crop up unexpectedly, so we've made it as simple as possible for you to cancel your flight online. Just visit the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco Airport to GIG that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for SFO to GIG flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from SFO to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG)?
The distance is around 10,700 kilometres. Travel pillow? Check. A change of clothes? Double check. You'll need to pack all the travel comforts for this long-haul San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro flight.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to GIG?
Direct flights aren't available, so you'll have to make at least one stop between San Francisco Airport and GIG. Take advantage of the layover time to stretch your legs and grab a bite to eat.
Are San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Galeão Intl. Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can occasionally score a bargain, with some super cheap fares from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) surfacing a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals regularly — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices that far in advance.

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