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Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via New York or Atlanta, about 17h 21m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 48m
San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey15h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from San Francisco 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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SFO New York (JFK) RIO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, GOL
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SFO Atlanta (ATL) RIO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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SFO Dallas (DFW) RIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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SFO Toronto (YYZ) RIO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
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
- 10,662 km6,621 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 48mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hRio de Janeiro vs San Francisco
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- SFO → GIG, SDU
Flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Atlanta 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 San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,662 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW) and Toronto (YYZ). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco.
