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Cheap Flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

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Tue, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 5
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras2 stops
SFO - RIO
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines1 stop
RIO - SFO
503$
492$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines4 stops
SFO - RIO
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines1 stop
RIO - SFO
662$
639$
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Sun, May 17 - Sat, May 23
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines4 stops
SFO - RIO
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines1 stop
RIO - SFO
751$
727$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 10
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras2 stops
SFO - RIO
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines1 stop
RIO - SFO
828$
820$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jun 30
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras2 stops
SFO - RIO
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines1 stop
RIO - SFO
845$
820$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, Jun 13 - Wed, Jun 17
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras2 stops
SFO - RIO
American Airlines
American Airlines1 stop
RIO - SFO
837$
829$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, May 5
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines4 stops
SFO - RIO
344$
333$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jul 9
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras2 stops
SFO - RIO
376$
346$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, May 18
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines4 stops
SFO - RIO
375$
363$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Jun 2
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras2 stops
SFO - RIO
423$
393$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Jun 30
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras2 stops
SFO - RIO
458$
435$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, Jun 13
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras
Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras2 stops
SFO - RIO
445$
441$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of May. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flying Time16 h and 5 mWhen flying from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro, this can take around 16 h and 5 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$333The best price for flights from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Origin airportSan Francisco International AirportWhen flying from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro
Destination airportsRio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport, Santos Dumont AirportWhen traveling from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro
Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro according to search data results from our customers
One-way average Price$938A flight from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro at eDreams will cost around $938, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data
Best time to bookMarchDecember is one of the most frequent times to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco, CA according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
212%A meal in Rio de Janeiro is 212% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$25.00
Rio de Janeiro$8.02
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
200%Trains in Rio de Janeiro are 200% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$3.00
Rio de Janeiro$1.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
240%A taxi fare in Rio de Janeiro is 240% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$4.15
Rio de Janeiro$1.22
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
142%Coffee in Rio de Janeiro is 142% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$5.68
Rio de Janeiro$2.35
Exchange rate
1 USD = 5.01 BRL
1 BRL = 0.2 USD
Last revised on Mon, 04/20
Distance: 6625 miles
San Francisco, CA airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)How far from city center: 11 miles
Rio de Janeiro airports
Rio De Janeiro International Airport (GIG)How far from city center: 8 miles
Santos Dumont (SDU)How far from city center: 7 miles

Are you planning to travel to Rio de Janeiro for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from San Francisco, CA. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Brazil. At eDreams have you covered!
On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro?
When you fly from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro the average price is $938. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro is $333. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Rio de Janeiro more expensive than San Francisco, CA to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Rio de Janeiro costs an average of 1.22 USD , 71% cheaper than San Francisco, CA, with a fare of 4.15 USD,
while train tickets cost 67% less at Rio de Janeiro: $ 1.00 USD versus $ 3.00 USD at San Francisco, CA.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 8.01 USD euros in Rio de Janeiro, 68% less than the 25.00 USD euros in San Francisco, CA.
The price of the coffee is around 59% cheaper in Rio de Janeiro, with an average of 2.35 USD, while in San Francisco, CA the coffee costs 5.68 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro?
The most popular months to book a trip from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro are October, January and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Francisco, CA to Rio de Janeiro?
The best time of the year to visit Rio de Janeiro depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco, CA in terms of searches from our customers, followed by February and November. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds April, May and June are the months with fewer searches for San Francisco, CA - Rio de Janeiro.

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