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$456+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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SJC — GIG
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 January 21, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$718
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$456
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/197:54 pmSJC - GIG
3 stops24h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/255:45 amGIG - SJC
3 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$718
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/126:15 amSJC - GIG
2 stops21h 45mDelta
Thu 3/208:30 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops24h 01mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,003
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/712:35 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop17h 40mLATAM Airlines
Tue 5/209:00 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop18h 52mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,022
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/1512:25 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/239:30 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,029
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/123:30 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops36h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/179:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops44h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,040

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 January 21, 2025.

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San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 3/19

7:54 pm-12:30 am

3 stops24h 36m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/25

5:45 am-12:36 pm

3 stops34h 51m

$718

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 3/12

6:15 am-8:00 am

2 stops21h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/19

8:30 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$1,003

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 5/7

12:35 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/20

9:00 pm-11:52 am

1 stop18h 52m

$1,022

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Sat 3/15

12:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop15h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/23

9:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,029

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Sat 4/12

3:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops36h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 4/17

9:05 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops44h 30m

$1,040

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 2/5

11:36 am-7:30 am

3 stops38h 54m

$456

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 3/26

6:15 am-7:15 am

1 stop21h 00m

$588

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Mon 3/31

1:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

$594

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Mon 5/26

2:30 pm-12:15 am

2 stops29h 45m

$2,487

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Deals found on 1/20

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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 Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Jose-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Jose-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-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 Jose-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Jose-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 Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport as you normally would.

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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Delta and LATAM Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,858 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San Jose; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the San Jose airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($1,003), LATAM Airlines ($1,022), and American Airlines ($1,029) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

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

    $588 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $594 and $2,487, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from San Jose 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 airline flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 21, 2025.
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