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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 579 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Francisco.560 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 27 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 560 €, select.
San Francisco.570 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 570 €, select.
San Francisco.574 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 574 €, select.
San Francisco.579 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 7 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 579 €, select.
San Francisco.582 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar, returning Sat, 20 Mar.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 582 €, select.
San Francisco.582 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 582 €, select.
San Francisco.584 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 584 €, select.
San Francisco.585 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 585 €, select.
San Francisco.601 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 601 €, select.
San Francisco.602 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 602 €, select.
San Francisco.606 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 606 €, select.
San Francisco.613 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 613 €, select.
San Francisco.616 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 22 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 616 €, select.
San Francisco.617 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 617 €, select.
San Francisco.623 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 623 €, select.
San Francisco.629 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Copa and Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 19 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From 629 €, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro Internacional to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in November.
Apr
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May
from 579 €
Jun
from 617 €
Jul
from 601 €
Aug
from 584 €
Sep
from 606 €
Oct
from 613 €
Nov
from 574 €
Dec
from 691 €
Jan
from 765 €
Feb
from 582 €
Mar
from 582 €

Rio de Janeiro Internacional to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

San Francisco International

18km from central San Francisco
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

19km from central San Francisco
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San Carlos

33km from central San Francisco
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Concord

40km from central San Francisco
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San Jose International

63km from central San Francisco
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

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Santa Rosa

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Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found560 €
Cheapest month to flyMay

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to San Francisco International is 560 €. 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 Rio de Janeiro Internacional to San Francisco International. But we found flights with one or more stops from 560 €.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to San Francisco International is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport and San Francisco International Airport. 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 San Francisco International 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 San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Copa offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco four hours behind Rio De Janeiro.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GIG to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between GIG and SFO:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    • Miami International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Right now, 263 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 560 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GIG to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to San Francisco International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • Landing cheap flights from GIG to SFO is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Of the departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To get to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport from central Rio De Janeiro, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near GIG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.

  • The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GIG to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • Fresno is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

Plan the rest of your trip from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.