Cheap flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro from £377

Cheap flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro from £377

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3 stops
Sat, Aug 8
San Diego SANRio de Janeiro GIG

£377
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 8
San Diego SANRio de Janeiro GIG

£423
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2 stops
Fri, Aug 7
San Diego SANRio de Janeiro GIG

£435
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3 stops
Thu, Aug 6
San Diego SANRio de Janeiro GIG

£466
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3 stops
Thu, Aug 6
San Diego SANRio de Janeiro SDU

£466
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
San Diego SANRio de Janeiro GIG

£519
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 8 – Fri, Aug 14
San Diego SANRio de Janeiro GIG

£733
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 8 – Wed, Aug 12
San Diego SANRio de Janeiro GIG

£733
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 8 – Wed, Aug 12
San Diego SANRio de Janeiro GIG

£739
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 8 – Wed, Aug 12
San Diego SANRio de Janeiro GIG

£772
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 8 – Fri, Aug 14
San Diego SANRio de Janeiro GIG

£781
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San Diego SANRio de Janeiro GIG

£781
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Getting from Rio de Janeiro's airport to the city center

Rio de Janeiro is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) lies 20 km north of central Rio, while Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is conveniently located just 1 km from downtown in the city center itself. Transport options include premium buses, regular buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Rio.

How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro?

How to get from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Rio de Janeiro?

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (R$); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Rio de Janeiro can be heavy, especially during rush hours and major events. Allow extra time for road-based transfers.
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is within walking distance of downtown and the metro, making it very convenient for city center access.
  • Yellow taxis use meters; agree on fare or use official airport taxi counters for fixed rates from GIG.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Rio de Janeiro

Depart from
San Diego International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Check-in for a flight from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AzulAZUADYes

Weather in Rio de Janeiro

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February30°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C21°C
May26°C19°C
June25°C18°C
July25°C17°C
August25°C18°C
September26°C19°C
October27°C20°C
November27°C21°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
17°C
July
Sunny days
284
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
27°C17°C
25 Jul
79%
26°C20°C
Sunday
19 Jul
28°C19°C
26 Jul
67%
27°C20°C
Monday
20 Jul
29°C19°C
27 Jul
52%
24°C20°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
30°C20°C
28 Jul
66%
23°C20°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
31°C21°C
29 Jul
28°C19°C
Thursday
23 Jul
25°C20°C
30 Jul
16%
24°C20°C
Friday
24 Jul
19%
24°C20°C
31 Jul
21%
22°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from San Diego International, or McClellan–Palomar when they travel from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, and Azul. San Diego and Rio de Janeiro have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

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