Flights Rio De Janeiro → San Francisco
As of November 2026, economy flights from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco have a typical range USD 2525–9252, median USD 3275. Full range across all 40 offers: USD 1683–11369. We found 48% of 40 offers from budget carriers (around USD 2698) and 52% from full-service carriers (around USD 3276).
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Best offers by airline: Rio De Janeiro → San Francisco
Based on 40 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Rio De Janeiro → San Francisco
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| LATAM Airlines | Included | USD 40 | — |
| Copa | Included | USD 40 | — |
| GOL | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American | — | USD 1 | — |
| United Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco cost?
Based on 40 offers · November 2026
Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco flights ranged from USD 1683 to USD 11369 across 40 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 3136 and premium fares around 10885 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 40 offers.
These 40 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 2674 and USD 4287
What hidden fees do Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco routes. The breakdown below is based on 40 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| DL | 25 | 1% |
| LA | 76 | 2% |
| CM | 55 | 2% |
| G3 | 110 | 3% |
| AA | 30 | 1% |
| American | 1 | 0% |
| UA | 10 | 0% |
| LH | 45 | 0% |
GOL: base ~USD 3169 + fees USD 110 = ~USD 3279 total. American: base ~USD 3275 + fees USD 1 = ~USD 3276 total.
GOL's USD 110 ancillary fees narrow the gap with American's lower-fee model — the USD 106 base difference shrinks to USD 3 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco?
11 airlines flew Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CM|F9 | 1 | — | 1683 | n/a |
 LATAM Airlines | 10 | 2525–3321 | 2607 | 76 (3%) |
 Copa Airlines | 1 | — | 2641 | 55 (2%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 7 | 2521–4857 | 2698 | 25 (1%) |
 American | 1 | — | 3276 | 1 (0%) |
 GOL | 5 | 3248–3279 | 3279 | 110 (3%) |
 American Airlines | 7 | 3275–4083 | 3283 | 30 (1%) |
 United | 3 | 4141–4210 | 4194 | n/a |
 United Airlines | 1 | — | 4507 | 10 (0%) |
 Lufthansa | 3 | 11082–11083 | 11082 | n/a |
 Lufthansa | 1 | — | 11369 | 45 (0%) |
Where do the best Rio De Janeiro → San Francisco prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco flights
- Rio De Janeiro–San Francisco had 40 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 3275.
- G3 charges 110.0x more in ancillary fees than American — USD 110 vs USD 1 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 4466 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 1683. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco cost?
- Based on 40 offers analyzed, Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco flights range from USD 1683 to USD 11369, with a median price of USD 3275. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 55 to the base fare on Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco including all fees?
- CM|F9 has the lowest median fare on Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco at USD 1683 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Rio De Janeiro–San Francisco flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 1683. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco routes?
- Rio De Janeiro to San Francisco has 11 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 1683 to USD 11369 across 40 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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