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$328 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

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1:38 am - 3:44 amSFO-GIG
22h 06m1 stop
10:40 am - 11:40 pmGIG-SFO
17h 00m1 stop
$746Copa Airlines
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Sun, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 26
1:38 am - 3:36 amSFO-GIG
21h 58m1 stop
10:40 am - 11:40 pmGIG-SFO
17h 00m1 stop
$816Copa Airlines
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Sun, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 15
10:45 am - 12:10 pmSFO-GIG
21h 25m2 stops
9:40 pm - 11:26 pmGIG-SFO
29h 46m3 stops
$1,028LATAM Airlines
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Wed, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 23
5:00 am - 6:00 amSFO-GIG
21h 00m2 stops
11:00 pm - 7:47 pmGIG-SFO
24h 47m2 stops
$1,030American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 23
7:20 am - 6:00 amSFO-GIG
18h 40m2 stops
11:00 pm - 11:49 amGIG-SFO
16h 49m1 stop
$1,031American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 23
6:00 am - 6:50 amSFO-GIG
20h 50m1 stop
8:50 am - 11:51 pmGIG-SFO
19h 01m1 stop
$1,068LATAM Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 18
12:32 am - 8:15 amSFO-GIG
27h 43m1 stop
9:05 pm - 9:39 amGIG-SFO
16h 34m1 stop
$1,083United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 24
11:55 am - 1:20 pmSFO-GIG
21h 25m2 stops
8:50 am - 11:24 pmGIG-SFO
18h 34m1 stop
$1,154Delta
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Wed, Jul 24 - Wed, Jul 31
5:00 am - 8:15 amSFO-GIG
23h 15m1 stop
9:05 pm - 6:57 amGIG-SFO
37h 52m1 stop
$1,157United Airlines
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Sun, Jul 21 - Thu, Aug 1
11:55 am - 1:20 pmSFO-GIG
21h 25m2 stops
8:50 am - 12:31 amGIG-SFO
19h 41m1 stop
$1,194Delta
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Wed, Jul 24 - Sun, Aug 4
2:42 pm - 3:00 pmSFO-GIG
44h 18m3 stops
Tue, Jun 25
1:33 am - 3:45 amSFO-GIG
22h 12m1 stop
$364Copa Airlines
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Sun, Oct 27
11:56 am - 9:00 pmSFO-GIG
29h 04m2 stops
$690LATAM Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5
6:00 am - 6:50 amSFO-GIG
20h 50m1 stop
$810LATAM Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7
12:18 pm - 8:00 amSFO-GIG
15h 42m1 stop
$945American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 28
8:00 am - 6:00 amSFO-GIG
18h 00m1 stop
$947American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18
11:59 pm - 8:15 amSFO-GIG
28h 16m1 stop
$1,041United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 19
6:00 am - 6:20 amSFO-GIG
20h 20m2 stops
$1,052Delta
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Wed, Jun 26
7:15 am - 6:50 amSFO-GIG
19h 35m1 stop
$1,092Delta
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Sat, Jun 15
12:45 am - 11:25 amSFO-SDU
30h 40m2 stops
$1,103United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 9
1:47 am - 7:40 amSFO-GIG
25h 53m1 stop
1:24 am - 11:40 pmGIG-SFO
26h 16m1 stop
$1,067Copa Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 6
7:56 pm - 12:14 amSFO-GIG
24h 18m1 stop
5:00 am - 11:40 pmGIG-SFO
22h 40m1 stop
$1,276Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 7
2:10 pm - 12:25 amSFO-GIG
30h 15m2 stops
7:20 am - 10:35 pmGIG-SFO
19h 15m2 stops
$1,314Avianca
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Sun, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 7
2:25 am - 12:25 amSFO-GIG
42h 00m2 stops
7:20 am - 10:35 pmGIG-SFO
19h 15m2 stops
$1,329Avianca
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Sat, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 7
1:47 am - 7:40 amSFO-GIG
25h 53m1 stop
5:00 am - 11:40 pmGIG-SFO
22h 40m1 stop
$1,348Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 10
1:07 pm - 6:00 amSFO-GIG
36h 53m1 stop
1:25 pm - 10:41 pmGIG-SFO
37h 16m2 stops
$2,099GOL
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Sun, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 7
12:50 pm - 10:40 pmSFO-GIG
29h 50m2 stops
7:05 am - 10:42 pmGIG-SFO
19h 37m2 stops
$2,132LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
5:55 pm - 10:40 pmSFO-GIG
24h 45m3 stops
10:00 pm - 10:42 pmGIG-SFO
52h 42m2 stops
$2,273LATAM Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 7
8:00 am - 6:00 amSFO-GIG
18h 00m1 stop
6:40 pm - 10:17 amGIG-SFO
19h 37m2 stops
$2,425GOL
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
12:19 am - 6:00 amSFO-GIG
25h 41m1 stop
11:00 pm - 7:55 pmGIG-SFO
24h 55m2 stops
$2,731American Airlines
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Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro is August, where tickets cost $795 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,482 and $1,197 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Copa Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $364. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro round-trip flights on Copa Airlines from $746 and on Air Canada from $879.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$328
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 44% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

  • Which airlines from San Francisco to Rio De Janeiro offer environmentally sustainable flights?

    Flight passengers to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco release about 5416 lbs of CO₂ each. Consider flying one of the eco-friendly airlines, including Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines. Avianca Airlines has the most sustainable flights on the route with carbon emissions less by 37%. The airline uses fuel-efficient planes and sustainable fuels to ensure lower carbon emissions.

  • Which airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco offer single layover travel?

    There are no nonstop flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro; therefore, consider booking a flight with your preferred layover options when traveling the route. The city you have a stopover in is determined mainly by your airline. If you want a stopover flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, consider flying American, Copa, GOL, Lufthansa, and United Airlines, offering single-stop flights. The airlines mostly have single layovers in Munich, Panama, Houston, and Miami.

  • Which airline should I fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco with a pet?

    If you are traveling to Rio de Janeiro with a pet, consider flying American or United Airlines, which allows passengers to bring pets onboard at an additional fee. The airlines allow small dogs and cats weighing at most 20 lbs to travel in a cabin secured in a carrier. Consider American Airlines with a more significant carrier dimension than United Airlines. The dimensions of your pet carrier if flying American Airlines must be at most 19 by 13 by 9 inches.

  • Which airline is recommended for unaccompanied minors flying to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco?

    Various airlines flying the San Francisco-Rio de Janeiro route allow children between 5 to 14 to travel unaccompanied. Consider booking American, Delta, or United Airlines, which offer extensive services to unaccompanied minors. The airlines ensure the child’s safety by assigning a cabin crew to supervise the child throughout the journey. The airlines provide assistance services to the child at the airports and during the flight, including priority check-in and boarding.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro was $328 for a one-way ticket and $746 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco?

    Panama City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro, Azul or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro are Azul and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,341 and an overall rating of 8.1, Azul is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,122 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

  • San Francisco offers three primary international airports: San Francisco Airport (SFO), San José Airport (SJC), and Oakland Airport (OAK). Among them, SFO serves as the main airport for San Francisco, accommodating the majority of international and domestic flights to and from the city. Consequently, if you're looking for flights to Rio de Janeiro that align with your schedule, SFO would be the ideal departure airport.
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK), East of San Francisco Bay, experiences lower passenger traffic than SFO; therefore, an ideal airport if you are looking to have a smooth travel experience. The airport has shorter lines at check-in and security checkpoints.
  • Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG), located north of the city. The airport is the main gateway to Rio de Janeiro, also serving close-by cities, including Sao Joao De Meriti, Belford Roxo, and Nilopolis.
  • If you are reading to downtown Rio de Janeiro, consider flying into Santos Dumont airport (SDU), which is the closest to downtown Rio de Janeiro. The airport is connected to the public transport system, including buses and the metro, operating at a 10- to 15-minute from the airport to downtown Rio de Janeiro.
  • If you have extra luggage, consider flying United Airlines, as the airline has a favorable carry-on baggage allowance. United Airlines allows one piece of carry-on baggage in a cabin weighing at most 35 lbs with maximum dimensions of 22 by 14 by 9 inches.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

The seats had plenty of leg room and the staff were very nice.

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "That there was seltzer"
Cons: "The management of preparing the flight and plane so that it was ready for the trip!!"

Everything was as you would expect in coach - fine. Flight was close to on time.

No air in the middle rows. Had a hard time breathing. Was dying of heat.

Horrific checkin procedure with neither Delta nor Latam figuring out how to check me in. 4 hrs on customer support with both and both airlines pointing to each other who should do checking. I was not checked in until morning of flight, which for international flight is concerning.

It was a good experience, the flight was a little too long & the food was ok

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

Tough flight with turbulence… I was told by a fellow passenger that it is common. Nonetheless, very stressful. Cordial staff.

Very unprofessional staff in the checking and boarding. There was no space for my carry-on bag, which is understandable for a full flight. However, the rudeness in answering my questions about my bag were unnecessary. Shaming and threatening a passenger to be left behind was something I had never experienced (I am 57 years old and a Skymiles member) before. At a minimum, the boarding staff (Krystal Mejia and her manager Dee) should undergo further training on cultural sensitivity and professional skills on speaking with passengers. Krystal, just because I have dark hair and “look Latina” does not mean I can speak Spanish. Your assumption and threatening words until the very ending of my boarding (door of the airplane) were not only unnecessary and stressful but something that a passenger should not experience before boarding.

The flight was overbooked and the solution gave was unrespctful. I arrived 4 hour in advance in the airport and only after 2hous was possible suggest a different ticket with another company LATAM, I have accepted, but when I was checking in at LATAM the tickets was issued without luggage, what it is absurd since I have bought my tickets including it since the beginning. Due to the timing for the next flight was not possible return to Avianca to claim due to the distance between Both companies Avianca and Latam since were located in different terminals. I have insiste to the crew of Latam to call Avianca to solve it, but they could help they were alleging that only paying a thousand pesos Mexicans ($1,000 MXN) to dispatch my luggage would be accepted and I have no money at all. So I had to beg for others passagens, it was an humiliating to exchange luggage with who was platinum in order to return back the luggage in the connection airport in Brazil (GRU). I have no clue that a judicial process would be taken from my side due the lots of stress in sequence by the non professional treatment with a passenger that was just following everything said by Avianca.. Long hours of waiting until next flight and only arrive at final destine in 6hs later..

The flight from PDX to New York was cancelled, and I got rebooked one day later. Because of this I missed a meeting at my final destination, EZE. I now need to stay longer in Argentina, and was told the tariff difference was $780 plus $150 penalty! I am not using my return ticket, and have purchased a one way ticket EZE-PDX for $606 with another airline. SHAMEFUL

Cons: "The flight was full and all seats were taken. It means it was impossible to maintain the required and necessary social distancing."

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/25Tue
3 stops
44h 18mSFO-GIG
$328
10/27Sun
1 stopCopa Airlines
22h 12mSFO-GIG
$364
6/5Wed
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
29h 04mSFO-GIG
$690
9/7Sat
1 stopLATAM Airlines
20h 50mSFO-GIG
$810
10/28Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
15h 42mSFO-GIG
$945
9/18Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
18h 00mSFO-GIG
$947
10/19Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
28h 16mSFO-GIG
$1,041
6/26Wed
2 stopsDelta
20h 20mSFO-GIG
$1,052
6/15Sat
1 stopDelta
19h 35mSFO-GIG
$1,092
8/9Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
30h 40mSFO-SDU
$1,103

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/1Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
25h 53mSFO-GIG
6/6Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
26h 16mGIG-SFO
$1,067
6/2Sun
multi-stopCopa Airlines
24h 18mSFO-GIG
6/7Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
22h 40mGIG-SFO
$1,276
6/2Sun
multi-stopAvianca
30h 15mSFO-GIG
6/7Fri
multi-stopAvianca
19h 15mGIG-SFO
$1,314
6/1Sat
multi-stopAvianca
42h 00mSFO-GIG
6/7Fri
multi-stopAvianca
19h 15mGIG-SFO
$1,329
6/2Sun
multi-stopCopa Airlines
25h 53mSFO-GIG
6/10Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
22h 40mGIG-SFO
$1,348
6/2Sun
multi-stopGOL
36h 53mSFO-GIG
6/7Fri
multi-stopGOL
37h 16mGIG-SFO
$2,099
6/3Mon
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
29h 50mSFO-GIG
6/10Mon
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
19h 37mGIG-SFO
$2,132
6/2Sun
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
24h 45mSFO-GIG
6/7Fri
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
52h 42mGIG-SFO
$2,273
6/3Mon
multi-stopGOL
18h 00mSFO-GIG
6/10Mon
multi-stopGOL
19h 37mGIG-SFO
$2,425
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
25h 41mSFO-GIG
6/7Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
24h 55mGIG-SFO
$2,731

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San Francisco - Rio de Janeiro Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

Rio de Janeiro - San Francisco

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