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Flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Lima, about 15h 19m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 19m
Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey15h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Lima
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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LAX Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
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LAX Lima (LIM) RIO
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines Peru, Korean Air · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
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LAX Houston (IAH) RIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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LAX Dallas (DFW) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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LAX Miami (MIA) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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LAX New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 10,143 km6,299 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 19mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hRio de Janeiro vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → GIG, SDU
Flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Lima and Houston. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,143 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Lima (LIM), Houston (IAH) and Dallas (DFW). LATAM Brasil flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
