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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$786	American 1 stop 18 hr Sun, May 3 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is currently $786
Cheapest one-way flight	$446	LATAM 1 stop 16 hr Sat, Jul 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is currently $446
Last-minute weekend getaway	$786	American 2 stops 27 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is currently $786
Cheapest business class flights	$2,025	Avianca 2 stops 22 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is currently $2,025

Fastest flight	14 hr 20 min	The fastest flight with stops from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro takes 14 hr 20 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $610–940
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $910–1,650

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

American

from $786

Typical price: $780–1,250

173 weekly connecting flights

LAX - GIG Every day
LATAM

from $761

Typical price: $780–1,200

110 weekly connecting flights

LAX - GIG, SDU Every day
United

from $801

Typical price: $890–1,750

85 weekly connecting flights

LAX - GIG Every day
COPA

from $686

Typical price: $840–1,500

45 weekly connecting flights

LAX - GIG Every day
Delta

from $847

Typical price: $870–1,750

44 weekly connecting flights

LAX - GIG Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Avianca

from $1,013

Typical price: $970–2,100

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - GIG Every day

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

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

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

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $610 to $940.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with American from $786. The cheapest one-way flight was with LATAM from $446.

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

The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is $786, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest LATAM flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is $761, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 23.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is $801, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest COPA flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is $686, flying from May 31 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is $847, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 16.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is $1,013, flying from May 9 to May 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro starts at $786 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $446 and departs on Sat, Jul 4.

14 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro.

Rio’s climate is subtropical, and the weather is warm year-round, getting particularly hot and humid from Nov–Mar. Peak travel season is summer (Dec–Jan) as well as during Carnaval (Feb/Mar, varies by year).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro.
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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro.

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 173 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .

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

LATAM offers 110 connecting flights per week. LATAM flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) , Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) .
United offers 85 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
COPA offers 45 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
Delta offers 44 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .
Avianca offers 21 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro recently found on Google Flights was with American from $786. The cheapest one-way flight was with LATAM from $446.

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

The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is $786, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest LATAM flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is $761, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 23.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is $801, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest COPA flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is $686, flying from May 31 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is $847, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 16.
The cheapest Avianca flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro is $1,013, flying from May 9 to May 22.

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

There are 173 American connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 110 LATAM connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 85 United connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 COPA connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 Delta connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro 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 Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro at price $786 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 173 American connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 110 LATAM connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 85 United connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 COPA connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 Delta connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, 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 Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro start at $2,025 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 18 with Avianca.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro start at $786 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 18.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, 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 Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro starts at $786 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro at price $786 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, 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.