Cheap Flights from Rio De Janeiro to San Diego
Cheap Flights from Rio De Janeiro to San Diego
Looking for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to San Diego? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Rio De Janeiro to San Diego vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Rio De Janeiro to San Diego for specific travel dates.
2026-12-07
GIG - SAN
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 40,000 Pts + $55.9
2026-11-05
GIG - SAN
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 40,000 Pts + $56.1
2026-11-06
GIG - SAN
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 40,000 Pts + $56.1
2026-11-09
GIG - SAN
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 40,000 Pts + $56.1
2026-11-18
GIG - SAN
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 40,000 Pts + $56.1
2026-12-09
GIG - SAN
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 40,000 Pts + $61.5
Rio De Janeiro to San Diego flight facts
Distance
6,196 mi
9,971 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 13h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−5h
San Diego is 5 hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl
SDU · Santos Dumont
SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Rio De Janeiro - Ontario · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Rio De Janeiro - Los Angeles · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from Rio De Janeiro to San Diego
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
GIG - SAN
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 60,000 Pts + $56
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
GIG - SAN
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 60,000 Pts + $56
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
GIG - SAN
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 60,000 Pts + $56
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
GIG - SAN
Business | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 60,000 Pts + $56
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
GIG - SAN
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 60,000 Pts + $56
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
GIG - SAN
Business | 2 Stops | 6 left
From 60,000 Pts + $56.1
Selected hotels for your next stay
Encinitas (United States)
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
From 25,000 Pts or $501
Dana Point, CA (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
From 95,000 Pts or $859
Rancho Santa Fe (USA)
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, an SLH Hotel
From 110,000 Pts or $421
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Rio De Janeiro to San Diego depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Rio De Janeiro to San Diego.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Rio De Janeiro to San Diego.
Rio De Janeiro and San Diego are about 6,196 miles (9,971 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,196-mile straight-line distance takes about 13h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Diego is 5 hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
Departures from Rio De Janeiro: Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim Intl (GIG), Santos Dumont (SDU), Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ). Arrivals in San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Diego, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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