Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San Diego (SAN) from $987

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
RIO — SAN
May 13 — May 201

The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego are usually found in August or March, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San Diego (SAN). 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 May 8, 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,092

Round-trip from

$288
High demand for flights, 42% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San Diego

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

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to San Diego. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego at least 19 days early can save you up to 19% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 19 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego for as little as $986 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,126 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro. Prices for August average $1,234 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $754. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a August flight can save you 72% on your journey compared to booking in January

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego (RIO - SAN)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 1% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Rio de Janeiro and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Wed 8/79:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:10 amSAN - GIG
3 stops22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$987
Wed 8/79:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/218:45 amSAN - GIG
2 stops19h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$988
Fri 6/149:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops24h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/2411:01 amSAN - GIG
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,177
Mon 9/239:05 pmGIG - SAN
3 stops21h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/37:09 amSAN - GIG
2 stops21h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,197
Tue 6/189:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop17h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/271:39 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop14h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,297
Fri 7/129:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/211:39 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop14h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,332
Sat 8/179:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/27:45 amSAN - GIG
1 stop20h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,333
Fri 6/149:05 pmGIG - SAN
3 stops25h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/246:40 amSAN - GIG
2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,406
Tue 7/169:05 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/303:59 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop36h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,478

Cheap Copa Airlines flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Copa Airlines for the route between Rio de Janeiro and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Copa Airlines flights we've found from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sun 9/221:30 amGIG - SAN
2 stops19h 50mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/36:15 amSAN - GIG
2 stops21h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$997
Tue 8/61:32 amGIG - SAN
2 stops24h 53mCopa Airlines
Wed 8/213:55 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops28h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,073
Sun 8/1810:40 amGIG - SAN
2 stops39h 31mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/313:55 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops28h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,119
Sun 9/151:30 amGIG - SAN
2 stops19h 50mCopa Airlines
Mon 9/306:46 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops33h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,252
Sat 8/171:32 amGIG - SAN
2 stops20h 20mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/317:25 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops24h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,265
Thu 6/131:24 amGIG - SAN
2 stops20h 28mCopa Airlines
Sun 6/238:35 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops23h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,348
Fri 8/161:32 amGIG - SAN
2 stops20h 20mCopa Airlines
Mon 9/28:45 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops23h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,412
Thu 7/111:32 amGIG - SAN
2 stops20h 20mCopa Airlines
Sun 7/218:39 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops26h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,495

Cheap Rio de Janeiro to San Diego flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in May and June 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 6/186:35 amGIG - SAN
2 stops21h 18mDelta
Thu 6/2711:00 amSAN - GIG
1 stop15h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,145
Thu 6/277:05 amGIG - SAN
2 stops33h 29mDelta
Sun 7/289:40 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops31h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/7$1,155
Fri 6/149:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops24h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/2411:01 amSAN - GIG
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,177
Fri 6/1411:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/2310:07 pmSAN - GIG
1 stop27h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,186
Fri 6/1411:00 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/2310:15 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops27h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,187
Tue 6/1811:00 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/276:15 amSAN - GIG
2 stops24h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,215
Thu 6/131:24 amGIG - SAN
2 stops24h 58mCopa Airlines
Mon 6/248:35 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops23h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,265
Sun 6/301:32 amGIG - SAN
3 stops26h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/119:53 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops22h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,289
Thu 6/277:05 amGIG - SAN
2 stops32h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sun 7/281:55 pmSAN - GIG
2 stops36h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,291

Rio de Janeiro to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Rio de Janeiro and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in May and June 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 8/79:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops21h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/218:45 amSAN - GIG
2 stops19h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$987
Wed 8/79:05 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops24h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/2110:20 amSAN - GIG
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$988
Sun 9/221:30 amGIG - SAN
2 stops19h 50mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/36:15 amSAN - GIG
2 stops21h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$997
Mon 9/1611:00 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops23h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/306:15 amSAN - GIG
2 stops19h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$998
Mon 9/2311:00 pmGIG - SAN
1 stop26h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/39:37 amSAN - GIG
2 stops16h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$999
Mon 9/1611:00 pmGIG - SAN
2 stops20h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/306:25 amSAN - GIG
2 stops19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,002
Wed 8/76:05 amSDU - SAN
2 stops20h 58mLATAM Airlines
Wed 8/216:15 amSAN - SDU
2 stops22h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,011
Sun 8/1810:35 amGIG - SAN
2 stops40h 28mDelta
Sat 8/316:15 amSAN - GIG
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,048
Thu 11/76:50 pmSDU - SAN
2 stops20h 19mLATAM Airlines
Mon 11/1111:00 pmSAN - SDU
2 stops33h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,051

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$987 - $1,448

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/7

2 stops30h 50m

San Diego

Wed 8/21

3 stops22h 05m

$987

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/7

2 stops24h 47m

San Diego

Wed 8/21

2 stops19h 30m

$988

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/22

2 stops19h 50m

San Diego

Thu 10/3

2 stops21h 40m

$997

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 9/16

2 stops23h 09m

San Diego

Mon 9/30

2 stops19h 45m

$998

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 8/7

2 stops20h 58m

San Diego

Wed 8/21

2 stops22h 40m

$1,011

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/18

2 stops40h 28m

San Diego

Sat 8/31

1 stop20h 35m

$1,048

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan Diego

GIG - SAN

GIGSAN

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/18

2 stops20h 13m

San Diego

Sat 8/31

2 stops30h 41m

$1,144

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 6/14

2 stops19h 50m

San Diego

Mon 6/24

2 stops30h 43m

$1,310

Rio de Janeiro Santos DumontSan Diego

SDU - SAN

SDUSAN

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 8/17

2 stops29h 00m

San Diego

Mon 9/2

2 stops42h 35m

$1,448

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/8

When is the best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 18 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Search Deals

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
Morning
Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rio de Janeiro to San Diego flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Search Deals

Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,103. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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.

January

$291

February

$297

March

$339

April

$298

May

$301

June

$356

July

$358

August

$308

September

$298

October

$288

November

$336

December

$306

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated May 8, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.0
Very good
2,769 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.6
Good
2,444 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.5
Good
1,319 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. 1 airline have flights to San Diego from Rio de Janeiro on a regular basis. Booking flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro per day.

  • Can I find flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $987, but on average you can expect to pay $1,081.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $987. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $997 and $998, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does GIG to SAN mean?

    Great question - GIG to SAN just means Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Diego Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Rio de Janeiro to San Diego 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.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego with specific airlines?

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego 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 Rio de Janeiro to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego 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 Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Rio de Janeiro to San Diego 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 Rio de Janeiro to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The Rio de Janeiro to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top airline flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,248Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights

Search flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego by cabin class

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Rio de Janeiro to San Diego flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Diego on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.