Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) from $503

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SAN — GIG
Jun 12 — Jun 191

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$732

One-way from

$569
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
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From San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Leaving on a Thursday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 48% on the overall cost on flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, book at least 52 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 18% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,016 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,018.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San Diego. Users have commonly found prices around $1,192 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $828. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to GIG?

When flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 6/108:35 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops23h 39mCopa Airlines
Mon 6/175:00 amGIG - SAN
2 stops21h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,021
Sat 7/207:26 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops32h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/149:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,034
Wed 7/178:00 amSAN - GIG
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/297:20 amGIG - SAN
3 stops28h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,044
Wed 7/316:15 amSAN - GIG
2 stops34h 25mLATAM Airlines
Wed 8/2110:35 amGIG - SAN
2 stops35h 01mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,048
Tue 7/168:39 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops31h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/139:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops17h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,050
Wed 7/3110:30 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop28h 20mDelta
Wed 8/218:50 amGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/7$1,053
Sat 7/208:39 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops27h 01mCopa Airlines
Tue 8/131:20 amGIG - SAN
2 stops25h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,054
Wed 7/177:45 amSAN - GIG
1 stop20h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/79:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,057
Tue 7/163:59 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop36h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/139:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,058

San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 10/307:45 amSAN - GIG
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/109:55 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$864
Wed 10/307:45 amSAN - GIG
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/109:55 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops30h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$869
Wed 11/276:00 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sun 12/13:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops57h 29mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/6$955
Wed 11/2710:45 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop27h 30mLATAM Airlines
Sun 12/13:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops57h 29mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/6$957
Sat 11/2312:21 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops25h 54mLATAM Airlines
Sun 12/12:15 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops58h 19mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/7$962
Tue 8/1311:00 amSAN - GIG
1 stop15h 50mLATAM Airlines
Wed 9/118:50 amGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 28mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/7$996
Tue 8/136:15 amSAN - GIG
2 stops36h 25mLATAM Airlines
Wed 9/117:05 amGIG - SAN
2 stops30h 31mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/6$997
Wed 8/141:39 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop14h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/189:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$998
Wed 8/141:39 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop14h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/189:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops24h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,003

One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from San Diego, there is a search form available above.
Thu 7/412:40 pmSAN - GIG
3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$503
Thu 7/412:59 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops27h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/6$567
Mon 7/228:39 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops23h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/6$569
Thu 6/207:20 amSAN - GIG
1 stop19h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/6$582
Thu 6/207:20 amSAN - GIG
2 stops19h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/6$594
Thu 6/2012:40 pmSAN - GIG
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$684
Thu 7/46:20 amSAN - GIG
1 stop20h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/6$707
Mon 7/2210:30 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop28h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/6$732

Find flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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$864 - $1,150

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San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 10/30

1 stop15h 14m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/10

1 stop25h 35m

$864

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 10/30

1 stop18h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/10

2 stops20h 19m

$869

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 11/27

2 stops32h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/1

2 stops57h 29m

$955

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 11/27

1 stop27h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 12/1

2 stops57h 29m

$957

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Thu 8/15

1 stop20h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/20

2 stops25h 14m

$1,010

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Wed 7/17

2 stops25h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/29

3 stops28h 17m

$1,044

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Thu 8/15

2 stops28h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/19

2 stops26h 39m

$1,091

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Thu 8/1

2 stops38h 42m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/14

1 stop17h 42m

$1,094

San DiegoRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SAN - GIG

SANGIG

San Diego

Fri 8/9

1 stop27h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/12

1 stop26h 36m

$1,150

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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIO

Temperature

69.8 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated June 7, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines and LATAM Airlines from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
10,347 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
2,552 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.5
Good
2,319 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.5
Good
1,266 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
10,686 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,347 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San Diego; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the San Diego airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $864, but on average you can expect to pay $1,025.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $864, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include LATAM Airlines and United Airlines. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    $567 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines, with prices starting from $569 and $582, respectively.

  • What does SAN to GIG mean?

    SAN stands for San Diego Airport, while GIG stands for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/7.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $663). Flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$642Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$907Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$978Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,054Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,221Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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