Flights Rio de Janeiro → San Francisco
As of November 2026, economy flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco have a typical range USD 1565–3311, median USD 2285. Full range across all 157 offers: USD 1012–11345. We analyzed 157 offers from 11 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Rio de Janeiro → San Francisco
Based on 157 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa | Included | USD 40 | — |
| LATAM Airlines | — | USD 40 | — |
| GOL | Included | — | — |
| Avianca | Included | — | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| Azul Airlines | Included | USD 100 | — |
| Air Canada | Included | USD 30 | — |
| 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 157 offers · November 2026
Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco flights ranged from USD 1012 to USD 11345 across 157 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 157 offers.
These 157 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 2107 and USD 2716
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 157 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CM | 51 | 3% |
| LA | 58 | 3% |
| G3 | 121 | 4% |
| AV | 28 | 1% |
| AA | 45 | 2% |
| DL | 30 | 1% |
| UA | 35 | 1% |
| AD | 130 | 4% |
| AC | 42 | 1% |
| LH | 45 | 0% |
Azul: base ~USD 2617 + fees USD 130 = ~USD 2747 total. Avianca: base ~USD 2941 + fees USD 28 = ~USD 2969 total.
Azul's USD 130 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Avianca's lower-fee model — the USD 324 base difference shrinks to USD 222 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. 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.
Even on the cheapest airline (Copa Airlines), fares ranged USD 1078–2729 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Airlines | 10 | 1078–2729 | 1798 | 51 (3%) |
 American Airlines | 16 | 2107–2123 | 2116 | 45 (2%) |
 LATAM Airlines | 74 | 1330–2628 | 2269 | 58 (3%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 14 | 2257–4289 | 2342 | 30 (1%) |
 United Airlines | 7 | 2285–3650 | 2591 | 35 (1%) |
 Azul | 6 | 2445–5259 | 2747 | 130 (5%) |
 Avianca | 8 | 1824–5179 | 2969 | 28 (1%) |
 LATAM | 2 | 2642–3549 | 3096 | n/a |
 GOL | 11 | 1959–3280 | 3272 | 121 (4%) |
 Air Canada | 7 | 3093–3979 | 3317 | 42 (1%) |
 Lufthansa | 2 | 11336–11344 | 11340 | 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 157 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 2285.
- AD charges 4.6x more in ancillary fees than AV — USD 130 vs USD 28 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 1079 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 2017. 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 157 offers analyzed, Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco flights range from USD 1012 to USD 11345, with a median price of USD 2285. 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 57 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?
- Copa Airlines has the lowest median fare on Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco at USD 1798 (median across 10 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 2017. 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 1012 to USD 11345 across 157 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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