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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Miami or Sao Paulo, about 14h 48m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 48m
Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles at a glance
Fastest journey14h 48mVia Miami, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Sao Paulo
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles
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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RIO Miami (MIA) LAX
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines
Sat22:30 RIO05:32 MIA1h 43m connection07:15 MIA09:18 LAXAmerican Airlines
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RIO Sao Paulo (GRU) LAX
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, Copa Airlines
Wed15:00 RIO15:49 GRU7h 41m connection23:30 GRU07:25 LAXLATAM Brasil
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RIO Dallas (DFW) LAX
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
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RIO Houston (IAH) LAX
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
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RIO Toronto (YYZ) LAX
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, United Airlines
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) LAX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
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
- 14h 48mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -5hLos Angeles vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in Los Angeles
- USD
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → LAX, SNA, BUR
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Sao Paulo and Dallas. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,143 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Sao Paulo (GRU), Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 5 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
