Flying from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) jetting off from here.
San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco. The city operates on the UTC-7 timezone and is four hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to SFO. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to SFO with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GIG and SFO include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in around 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
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Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 78.67%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SFO:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco International Airport flight.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
Central San Francisco is about 18 kilometres from San Francisco International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
262 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco International Airport. A return flight starts at 486 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to SFO. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit San Francisco. August is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to SFO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about San Francisco
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Francisco right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco International Airport:
Golden Gate Bridge and Painted Ladies - Alamo Square are a couple of major attractions to add to your San Francisco itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Alcatraz Island.
Explore more of the United States
Fresno is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen San Francisco. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Sacramento, roughly 129 kilometres north-east of San Francisco. Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum are key highlights.
