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Rio De Janeiro.P43,412 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Apr, returning Wed, 16 Apr.Return flight with Copa and GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 9 Apr, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 16 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P43,412, select.
Rio De Janeiro.P45,972 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P45,972, select.
Rio De Janeiro.P50,573 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May, returning Mon, 19 May.Return flight with Aeromexico and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 19 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P50,573, select.
Rio De Janeiro.P50,615 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P50,615, select.
Rio De Janeiro.P50,908 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 11 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P50,908, select.
Rio De Janeiro.P52,350 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P52,350, select.
Rio De Janeiro.P52,460 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Fri, 6 Jun.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P52,460, select.
Rio De Janeiro.P52,564 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Rio De Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio De Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P52,564, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Rio De Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Rio De Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in April.
Feb
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Mar
from P78,126
Apr
from P43,412
May
from P50,573
Jun
from P50,615
Jul
from P57,471
Aug
from P54,713
Sep
from P45,972
Oct
from P50,908
Nov
from P55,674
Dec
from P74,441
Jan
from P88,309

Alternative San Francisco International to Rio De Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Rio De Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP43,412
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Rio De Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio De Janeiro: Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio De Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Rio De Janeiro is P43,412. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Rio De Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from P43,412.
As of February 2025, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Rio De Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Rio De Janeiro is usually February 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio De Janeiro is Rio De Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from P43,412.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro on Wednesday, 9 April 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Rio De Janeiro. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio De Janeiro but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio De Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, Copa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio De Janeiro.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know

  • Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro operates on the UTC-3 timezone.

  • Leave enough time to catch your flight from SFO to Rio De Janeiro. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Popular months like August or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.

  • We make it easy to plan a flight from SFO to Rio De Janeiro with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

  • You can travel to Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before reserving your cheap tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or other reasons.

  • Travelling from central San Francisco to SFO takes around 47 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rio De Janeiro

  • P22,180 is the best price for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Return flights start at P43,412. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to Rio De Janeiro if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from SFO to Rio De Janeiro. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.

Airports in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It'll take you about 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 3 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. After your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 3 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 16 minutes.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from SFO to Rio De Janeiro:

Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro

  • July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Rio De Janeiro in May when things are quieter.

  • When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from SFO to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

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