Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro from $486

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro (SFO-RIO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $486 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to GIG on Tue, Aug 18), while Copa Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $763 departing on Tue, Aug 11 and returning on Tue, Aug 18.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

  To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Aug 18, with one-way flights priced at just $486.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Rio de Janeiro travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

  The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro on?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro on July 22, 2026 with Copa Airlines, with prices starting at $898.

• Which airports can I fly to for Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Rio de Janeiro, with San Francisco International Airport to RIOgaleão International Airport (SFO-GIG) is by far the most common option on this route: RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ).

• Is there any time difference between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro?

  The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and San Francisco is 5h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.