Flights San Diego → Rio De Janeiro
As of October 2026, economy flights from San Diego to Rio De Janeiro have a typical range USD 878–2071, median USD 1066. Full range across all 109 offers: USD 802–3546. We analyzed 109 offers from 9 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: San Diego → Rio De Janeiro
Based on 109 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Diego → Rio De Janeiro
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa | Included | USD 40 | — |
| GOL Linhas Aéreas | Included | USD 100 | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| LATAM Airlines | — | USD 40 | — |
| Air Canada | Included | USD 30 | — |
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 San Diego to Rio De Janeiro cost?
Based on 109 offers · October 2026
San Diego to Rio De Janeiro flights ranged from USD 802 to USD 3546 across 109 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 109 offers.
These 109 offers (October 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 878 and USD 1298
What hidden fees do San Diego to Rio De Janeiro flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Diego to Rio De Janeiro routes. The breakdown below is based on 109 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| CM | 55 | 5% |
| G3 | 130 | 15% |
| UA | 45 | 4% |
| AA | 45 | 5% |
| DL | 45 | 3% |
| AS | 45 | 3% |
| LA | 55 | 4% |
| AC | 42 | 2% |
GOL: base ~USD 754 + fees USD 130 = ~USD 884 total. Air Canada: base ~USD 1708 + fees USD 42 = ~USD 1750 total.
GOL's USD 130 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Air Canada's lower-fee model — the USD 954 base difference shrinks to USD 866 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.G3 charges 3.1x more in ancillary fees than AC on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Diego to Rio De Janeiro?
9 airlines flew San Diego to Rio De Janeiro 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 (American Airlines), fares ranged USD 878–885 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Airlines | 14 | 878–885 | 878 | 45 (5%) |
 American | 6 | — | 878 | n/a |
 GOL | 3 | 879–884 | 884 | 130 (15%) |
 United Airlines | 25 | 878–2274 | 986 | 45 (5%) |
 Copa Airlines | 10 | 802–1481 | 1041 | 55 (5%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 14 | 878–3139 | 1176 | 45 (4%) |
 LATAM Airlines | 24 | 1080–1760 | 1258 | 55 (4%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 9 | 1062–2174 | 1302 | 45 (3%) |
 Air Canada | 4 | 1151–2393 | 1750 | 42 (2%) |
Where do the best San Diego → Rio De Janeiro prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency 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: San Diego to Rio De Janeiro flights
- San Diego–Rio De Janeiro had 109 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 1066.
- G3 charges 3.1x more in ancillary fees than AC — USD 130 vs USD 42 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 380 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 878. 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 San Diego to Rio De Janeiro cost?
- Based on 109 offers analyzed, San Diego to Rio De Janeiro flights range from USD 802 to USD 3546, with a median price of USD 1066. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Diego to Rio De Janeiro flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 51 to the base fare on San Diego to Rio De Janeiro flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Diego to Rio De Janeiro including all fees?
- American Airlines has the lowest median fare on San Diego to Rio De Janeiro at USD 878 (median across 14 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Diego–Rio De Janeiro 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 878. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Diego to Rio De Janeiro routes?
- San Diego to Rio De Janeiro has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 802 to USD 3546 across 109 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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