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Rio de Janeiro.$865 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $865, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$901 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Sun, 21 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $901, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$901 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $901, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$901 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $901, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$901 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $901, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$901 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan, returning Sun, 8 Mar.Return flight with United and Azul Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Jacarepaguá.Inbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Jacarepaguá on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $901, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$901 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 6 Nov.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $901, select.
Rio de Janeiro.$901 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $901, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Rio de Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from $1,303
Aug
from $901
Sep
from $901
Oct
from $901
Nov
from $901
Dec
from $1,172
Jan
from $1,097
Feb
from $1,055
Mar
from $1,096
Apr
from $1,087
May
from $1,084
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Alternative Los Angeles International to Rio de Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Los Angeles International to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$865
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Rio de Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Rio de Janeiro is $865. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles International to Rio de Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from $865.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Los Angeles International to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Rio de Janeiro is usually August.
If you're flying from Los Angeles International Airport, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from $865.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, 26 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles International Airport and Rio de Janeiro. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In July, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know

  • Rio De Janeiro is four hours ahead of Los Angeles, where Los Angeles International Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro observes the UTC-3 timezone.

  • Leave enough time to make your LAX to Rio De Janeiro flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flight tickets from LAX to Rio De Janeiro, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

  • The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Have an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LAX:

  • Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination on time.

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rio De Janeiro

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is $425. The cheapest price for a return flight is $865. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from LAX to Rio De Janeiro, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Los Angeles International Airport to Rio De Janeiro ticket.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from LAX to Rio De Janeiro.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Rio De Janeiro by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to the centre of Rio De Janeiro takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Book a hotel close to GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.

  • For the best deal, book your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from LAX to Rio De Janeiro.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. Following your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • The trip will take about 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your LAX to Rio De Janeiro flight:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Foco, Localiza and Movida.

  • Score the best price by booking your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.

Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has landed. Central Rio De Janeiro is about 32 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach by car.

  • Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your break by choosing a hotel near RRJ after your LAX to Rio De Janeiro flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:

  • Ready to get behind the wheel? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and start your trip without stressing about how to reach your destination.

  • Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is a smart way to go. Along with better prices, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at RRJ.

Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro

  • Plan your trip to Rio De Janeiro during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Rio De Janeiro during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • When booking your Los Angeles International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, explore our selection of hotels including:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are essential stops on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've done Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its popular sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

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