Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles (RIO - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$645	COPA 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is currently $645
Cheapest one-way flight	$470	United 1 stop 30 hr Thu, May 14	The cheapest one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is currently $470
Last-minute weekend getaway	$728	American 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is currently $728
Cheapest business class flights	$2,361	Avianca 2 stops 20 hr Sun, Jul 26 — Tue, Aug 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is currently $2,361

Fastest flight	14 hr 45 min	The fastest flight with stops from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles takes 14 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $520–780
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $710–1,050

Popular airlines from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

American

from $976

Typical price: $560–1,150

104 weekly connecting flights

GIG - LAX Every day
LATAM

from $708

Typical price: $720–1,350

103 weekly connecting flights

GIG, SDU - LAX Every day
United

from $801

Typical price: $850–1,800

65 weekly connecting flights

GIG - LAX Every day
Delta

from $877

Typical price: $820–1,850

38 weekly connecting flights

GIG - LAX Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
COPA

from $645

Typical price: $600–1,600

38 weekly connecting flights

GIG - LAX Every day
Avianca

from $1,228

Typical price: $1,000–2,150

21 weekly connecting flights

GIG - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Rio de Janeiro

RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 24 min 8 mi
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 9 min 1 mi
Rio de Janeiro Jacarepagua (RRJ)

Rio de Janeiro Brazil 38 min 14 mi
Zona da Mata Airport (IZA)

Juiz de Fora Brazil 3 hr 32 min 96 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $520 to $780.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with COPA from $645. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $470.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is $976, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest LATAM flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is $708, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest United flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is $801, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 4.
The cheapest Delta flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is $877, flying from Jun 21 to Jul 7.
The cheapest COPA flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is $645, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is $1,228, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles starts at $645 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $470 and departs on Thu, May 14.

14 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles.

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 104 connecting flights per week. American flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles are:

LATAM offers 103 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 65 connecting flights per week. United flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 38 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
COPA offers 38 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Avianca offers 21 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with COPA from $645. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $470.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is $976, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest LATAM flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is $708, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest United flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is $801, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 4.
The cheapest Delta flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is $877, flying from Jun 21 to Jul 7.
The cheapest COPA flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is $645, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles is $1,228, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.

No airline flies direct from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles.

There are 104 American connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 103 LATAM connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 65 United connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 38 Delta connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 38 COPA connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles at price $728 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles.

There are 104 American connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 103 LATAM connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 65 United connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 38 Delta connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 38 COPA connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles start at $2,361 from Sun, Jul 26 to Tue, Aug 11 with Avianca.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles start at $645 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24.

To book business class trips from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles starts at $728 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles at price $728 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.