Cheap Flights from GIG to SMF: When to Fly from Rio de Janeiro to Sacramento

 

The cheapest times to fly from GIG to SMF are

• January 15th to June 24th (except the weeks of February 19th, February 26th, and May 7th)
• October 8th to November 25th (except the week of October 15th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from GIG to SMF is mid to late November. Prices can be as high as $2775 for Saturday flights during early January, or as low as $1282 for Tuesday flights around mid to late November.

 

When to Fly to Sacramento

Flying from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Sacramento, CA (SMF) will usually cost between $1546 to $1893 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late November with an average ticket price of $1546. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early January, with an average price of $2164. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $618 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1658 can be considered a good price for a round-trip GIG to SMF flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the GIG to SMF route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the GIG to SMF flight is more expensive than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Rio de Janeiro. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $123 (7%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1608. Return trip prices are from the SMF to GIG flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from GIG to SMF can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 12 hour 52 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from GIG to SMF while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking GIG to SMF

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from GIG to SMF — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from GIG to SMF? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeromexico, American, Avianca, COPA, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Sacramento International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 6602 miles or 10625 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from GIG to SMF?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop GIG to SMF flight is about 12 hour 52 minutes.

How many flights go between Rio de Janeiro and Sacramento, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 24 available flights from GIG to SMF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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