$279 Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to Los Angeles (QLA)

Brazilians who enjoy Rio de Janeiro's beaches and warm weather might want to experience Los Angeles, which features not only beaches and warm weather but also theme parks, movie studio tours, glamorous neighborhoods and the Pacific Ocean coastline. To fly from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles, it's a 13-hour flight. To get to Rio de Janeiro Airport (GIG), you can drive, use a shuttle or taxi or take the Real bus line.

Attractions

In Los Angeles, travelers can experience Mexican, Chinese and Japanese culture in one day by visiting the neighborhoods of Olvera Street, Chinatown and Little Tokyo. Visitors flock to Walt Disney Concert Hall for the Los Angeles Philharmonic's musical performances and the hall's intriguing architecture. Adjacent to Los Angeles is Beverly Hills, where people shop or celebrity-gaze on Rodeo Drive.

Hints and tips

Los Angeles is a famously car-centric city, and the area has an excellent highway system, so renting a car is a good choice for getting around. When you fly from Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), you'll find taxis at the airport, but they are not commonly found on most streets. The area's weather is typically mild and fair, with daytime temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees. Area residents take advantage of all this sun by attending outdoor events such as the New Year's Day Rose Parade in nearby Pasadena.