Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro from $968 LAX, SNA → GIG, SDU
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,064 with LATAM Airlines Group, 24 Dec – 25 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $968 with United Airlines, 25 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $968, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,064, 24 Dec to 25 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $844 to $1,052
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $829 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $844 to $1,052.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,064
24 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Leaves 1:55 p.m. · Return leaves 7:30 p.m. · 44 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 2 stops · via Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) · overnight connection · 7 h connection
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,064 24 Dec – 25 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$829 25 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $493 to $3,764.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 16 Nov to 25 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 32-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
173 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 26 Nov | $1,016 | American Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 31 Dec | $1,350 | American Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 | $1,064 | LATAM Airlines Group | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 | $879 | United Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 | $833 | American Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 | $829 | Copa Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $829.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, LATAM Airlines Group, United Airlines, Copa Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $483 to $691.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$968
25 Feb 2027 · United Airlines
John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Leaves 12:03 p.m. · 16 h 32 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$968 25 Feb 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
$483 7 Mar 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 18 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $437 to $778.
At $968, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
18 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 25 Feb 2027 to 15 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2027 | $968 | United Airlines | John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Mar 2027 | $483 | Aeromexico | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Mar 2027 | $483 | Aeromexico | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Aug 2027 | $599 | LATAM Airlines Group | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $483.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Aeromexico, United Airlines, LATAM Airlines Group.
Premium cabin fares from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 24 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 25 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 21% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $946 | $946 | +26% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $1,350 | $520 | +80% | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $790 | $493 | +6% | 22 |
| 60–89 days | $1,417 | $764 | +89% | 35 |
| 90–179 days | $832 | $798 | +11% | 41 |
| 180+ days | $749 | $749 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 18 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Ontario → Rio de Janeiro
56 km from Los Angeles
$1,236
$172 more than flying from Los Angeles
24 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 · ONT → GIG · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Ontario → Rio de Janeiro
56 km from Los Angeles
$649
$319 less than flying from Los Angeles
7 Mar 2027 · ONT → GIG · 3 stops
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 24 Dec – 25 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,064 with LATAM Airlines Group, 24 Dec to 25 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $829 with Copa Airlines, 25 Feb 2027 to 4 Mar 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $844 to $1,052.
How much is a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $968 with United Airlines, 25 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $483 with Aeromexico, 7 Mar 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $483 to $691.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $829, 25 Feb 2027 to 4 Mar 2027, found 8 days ago. March 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $483, 7 Mar 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 21% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with United Airlines on 25 Feb 2027, takes 16 h 32 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?
Between 16 Nov and 25 Feb 2027, American Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, LATAM Airlines Group on 1 and United Airlines on 1. Between 25 Feb 2027 and 15 Aug 2027, Aeromexico has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 1 and LATAM Airlines Group on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work