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Flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Dallas or New York, about 15h 23m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 58m
San Diego to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey14h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or New York
Best ways to fly from San Diego 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.
1Search
SAN Dallas (DFW) RIO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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SAN New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: Alaska 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
- 9,986 km6,201 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 58mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hRio de Janeiro vs San Diego
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → GIG, SDU
Flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, New York and Panama City. 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 San Diego to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,986 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), New York (JFK), Panama City (PTY) and Houston (IAH). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Rio de Janeiro?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours ahead of San Diego.
