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      Compare San Diego International to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flight deals

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      Flight deals from San Diego International to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 14,500. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 6,267 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,267, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 6,640 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,640, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 6,734 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,734, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 6,923 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,923, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 7,255 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,255, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 7,431 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,431, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 7,784 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,784, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 7,858 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,858, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 8,214 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,214, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 11,498 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 May.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,498, select.
      Rio de Janeiro.R 46,009 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 30 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 46,009, select.

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

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Aug
      from R 7,255
      Sep
      from R 6,640
      Oct
      from R 6,267
      Nov
      from R 6,734
      Dec
      from R 7,431
      Jan
      from R 6,923
      Feb
      from R 7,784
      Mar
      from R 7,858
      Apr
      from R 8,214
      May
      from R 11,498
      Jun
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      Jul
      from R 46,009

      San Diego International to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

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

      Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

      3km from central Rio de Janeiro
      Closest
      from R 6,573
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      Rio de Janeiro Internacional

      12km from central Rio de Janeiro
      Cheapest
      from R 6,267
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      Jacarepaguá

      21km from central Rio de Janeiro
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      San Diego to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 6,267
      Cheapest month to flyOctober

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is R 13,311. 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 San Diego International to Rio de Janeiro Internacional. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 13,311.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego International to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego International Airport and Rio de Janeiro Internacional 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 Rio de Janeiro Internacional 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 Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

      Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know

      • The timezone in Rio de Janeiro is UTC-3, which is five hours ahead of San Diego.

      • Your SAN to GIG flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

      • Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

      • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAN and GIG include:

        • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

        • Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport

        • New York John F. Kennedy Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

      • At the moment, R 6,267 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,311. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.

      • It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SAN to GIG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

      • Finding cheap flights from San Diego International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.

      • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SAN to GIG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

      • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

      Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

      • 74% of flights leaving from San Diego International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

      • To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.

      • Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SAN. Whether you have an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

      Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

      • If you have a late San Diego International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near GIG:

      • Travel at your own speed with a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and chase adventure across Rio de Janeiro and beyond.

      • To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks before you set off.

      When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)

      • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Rio de Janeiro. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

      • The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

      • July sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAN to GIG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of Brazil

      • Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.

      • Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.