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$172+ 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SJO
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in March or August, booked 24 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 April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$370
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$570
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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 April 3, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Tue 6/31:21 amGIG - SJO
1 stop15h 33mCopa Airlines
Wed 6/188:09 amSJO - GIG
1 stop13h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/2$370
This GOL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Tue 5/1311:20 amGIG - SJO
1 stop10h 50mGOL
Tue 5/208:25 pmSJO - GIG
1 stop10h 50mGOL
Deal found 4/2$375
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 5/121:30 amGIG - SJO
1 stop17h 20mAvianca
Tue 5/2010:10 amSJO - GIG
1 stop11h 15mAvianca
Deal found 4/2$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Thu 4/109:05 pmGIG - SJO
2 stops41h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/191:00 pmSJO - GIG
2 stops40h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,545
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/64:55 pmGIG - SJO
2 stops30h 14mBritish Airways
Sat 6/146:18 amSJO - GIG
2 stops44h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/2$2,075
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/44:15 pmGIG - SJO
2 stops48h 30mLufthansa
Wed 6/182:40 pmSJO - GIG
3 stops59h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/2$12,258

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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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José that are best for you.

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Rio de Janeiro

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/3

1:21 am-1:54 pm

1 stop15h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/18

8:09 am-12:15 am

1 stop13h 06m

$370

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/13

11:20 am-7:10 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

8:25 pm-10:15 am

1 stop10h 50m

$375

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/12

1:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

10:10 am-12:25 am

1 stop11h 15m

$452

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/3

1:20 pm-11:38 am

2 stops25h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/18

1:30 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 45m

$1,624

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/6

4:55 pm-8:09 pm

2 stops30h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/14

6:18 am-5:35 am

2 stops44h 17m

$2,075

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/4

4:15 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops48h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/18

2:40 pm-4:55 am

3 stops59h 15m

$12,258

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/29

10:00 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$172

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/2

7:25 am-3:50 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$178

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/30

9:59 am-6:59 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$181

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 4/26

5:15 am-3:35 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$239

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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 Rio de Janeiro to San José in April.
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.

Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José

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 March 28, 2025.

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 24 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 April 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San José, see what other customers have to say about Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines and United 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,754 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,053 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,304 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.

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 0 different airlines.

  • 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 $370. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by GOL and Avianca, with the lowest prices starting at $375 and $452, respectively. Copa Airlines is 29% 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 GOL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $172. Users have also found prices from $178 and $181 on Avianca 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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