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$203+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SJO
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in December or September, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San José (SJO). 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 December 19, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$473
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$203
(LATAM Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$483
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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/201:25 amGIG - SJO
1 stop17h 23mCopa Airlines
Sat 1/115:51 amSJO - GIG
1 stop15h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/18$650
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/196:25 amGIG - SJO
1 stop15h 00mGOL
Thu 12/268:40 pmSJO - GIG
2 stops38h 00mGOL
Deal found 12/18$742
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/181:25 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/268:40 pmSJO - GIG
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$824
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:20 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 40mAvianca
Sat 1/1110:15 amSJO - GIG
1 stop11h 25mAvianca
Deal found 12/18$860

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José 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 December 19, 2024.

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Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/4

1:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop9h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

4:09 am-12:25 am

1 stop17h 16m

$473

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/8

8:30 am-6:25 pm

2 stops12h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

8:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$481

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/26

7:25 am-3:40 pm

1 stop11h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

5:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$496

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/25

1:45 am-2:10 pm

1 stop15h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

10:15 am-12:40 am

1 stop11h 25m

$645

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/16

9:35 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops47h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/22

2:15 am-12:40 am

1 stop19h 25m

$695

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/20

7:25 am-3:40 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$203

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 2/20

3:20 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops54h 05m

$212

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/30

1:30 am-7:07 pm

1 stop20h 37m

$229

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/7

5:00 pm-6:25 pm

3 stops28h 25m

$315

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/30

1:30 am-1:45 pm

2 stops15h 15m

$408

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Rio de Janeiro-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rio de Janeiro-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rio de Janeiro-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-San José, San José Province 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 Rio de Janeiro-San José, San José Province 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 Rio de Janeiro to San José

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San José, see what other customers have to say about Copa Airlines and Avianca. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,720 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The terminal was pretty large and the area for the baggage collection took a while to show up on the screens in the airport.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,720 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,720 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The terminal was pretty large and the area for the baggage collection took a while to show up on the screens in the airport.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,879 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,720 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The terminal was pretty large and the area for the baggage collection took a while to show up on the screens in the airport.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,720 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The terminal was pretty large and the area for the baggage collection took a while to show up on the screens in the airport.

GOL
7.3
Good
1,109 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,720 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The terminal was pretty large and the area for the baggage collection took a while to show up on the screens in the airport.

Avianca
7.0
Good
2,663 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,720 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The terminal was pretty large and the area for the baggage collection took a while to show up on the screens in the airport.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rio de Janeiro to San José. 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 into for flights to San José from Rio de Janeiro?

    If you book a flight to San José from Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying to Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José. There are 0 flights from Rio de Janeiro to Juan Santamaria Intl per day from 1 airline.

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

    Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at $473. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by GOL and LATAM Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $481 and $496, respectively. Copa Airlines is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for LATAM Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $203. Users have also found prices from $212 and $229 on GOL and Copa Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San José 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 Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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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Copa AirlinesCheapest$326Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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