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$228+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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SJO — GIG
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in November or September, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$353
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$228
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$466
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Cheapest flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2025.

This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure GOL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/248:30 pmSJO - GIG
1 stop15h 35mGOL
mar. 4/2911:20 amGIG - SJO
1 stop10h 50mGOL
Deal found 1/19$340
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/182:15 amSJO - GIG
1 stop19h 25mAvianca
mar. 3/251:45 amGIG - SJO
1 stop17h 15mAvianca
Deal found 1/20$387
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/272:28 pmSJO - GIG
1 stop14h 37mCopa Airlines
sáb. 3/291:30 amGIG - SJO
1 stop9h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$389
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/182:15 amSJO - GIG
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
mié. 3/265:55 pmGIG - SJO
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$432
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/175:00 pmSJO - GIG
1 stop10h 35mLATAM Airlines
jue. 3/277:25 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/20$467

Find flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

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San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 4/24

8:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 4/29

11:20 am-7:10 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$340

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/18

2:15 am-12:40 am

1 stop19h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mié. 3/26

1:45 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$387

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 3/27

2:28 pm-8:05 am

1 stop14h 37m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sáb. 3/29

1:30 am-8:07 am

1 stop9h 37m

$389

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/18

2:15 am-12:40 am

1 stop19h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 3/27

5:55 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops51h 30m

$432

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/17

5:00 pm-6:35 am

1 stop10h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sáb. 3/29

7:25 am-3:40 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$467

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 3/6

8:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop10h 55m

$228

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 3/30

8:45 am-8:00 am

1 stop20h 15m

$239

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 4/2

5:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$254

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 3/21

2:15 am-12:40 am

1 stop19h 25m

$283

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/4

8:40 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$334

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in January.
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eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated enero 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San José to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about GOL, Avianca and LATAM Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,858 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

GOL
7.3
Good
1,091 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Our first flight was good. The return flight is a different story. I picked and paid for seat 11D and then checked in with that same seat assignment. When I boarded the plain I somehow had lost that seat and was stuck in a middle seat that I was not happy with for a 5 hour flight. The food was terrible - I could not even eat the chicken and "cheese" sandwich it was so bad. The difference in the two flights was amazing - the one from the Chicago to Panama City was great - seating and food. The return flight was very different.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    For a flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day. 4 airlines have flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San José Juan Santamaria Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $353, GOL will fly you from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and back. In addition to GOL, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Avianca and Copa Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $387 and $389, respectively. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for GOL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $228. Users have also found prices from $239 and $254 on Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$268Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$318Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$324Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$354Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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