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$180+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAO
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Sao Paulo flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$322
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$180
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$381

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/101:40 amSJO - GRU
1 stop20h 00mAvianca
Mon 5/194:50 pmGRU - SJO
1 stop19h 30mAvianca
Deal found 4/2$322
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.
Thu 4/175:52 amSJO - GRU
1 stop11h 58mCopa Airlines
Sun 4/273:10 amGRU - SJO
1 stop9h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/2$338
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/298:25 pmSJO - GRU
Nonstop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/114:10 amGRU - SJO
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$361
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/28:40 pmSJO - GRU
Nonstop7h 30mGOL
Thu 9/111:55 pmGRU - SJO
Nonstop7h 30mGOL
Deal found 4/2$408
This LATAM 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/125:00 pmSJO - GRU
1 stop11h 40mLATAM Airlines
Thu 6/198:10 amGRU - SJO
1 stop10h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/2$479
This LATAM 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/255:00 pmSJO - CGH
2 stops16h 30mLATAM Airlines
Sun 8/318:55 pmCGH - SJO
2 stops21h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/2$507
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/305:00 pmSJO - CGH
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/56:00 amCGH - SJO
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$655
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 8/312:20 pmSJO - CGH
2 stops20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/226:15 pmCGH - SJO
2 stops20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,421

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo 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 Costa Rica to Sao Paulo that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Sao Paulo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

1:40 am-12:40 am

1 stop20h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 5/19

4:50 pm-9:20 am

1 stop19h 30m

$322

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/17

5:52 am-8:50 pm

1 stop11h 58m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 4/27

3:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop9h 50m

$338

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

8:25 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop7h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 5/11

4:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$361

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/2

8:40 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop7h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 9/11

1:55 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop7h 30m

$408

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/12

5:00 pm-7:40 am

1 stop11h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 6/19

8:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$479

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - CGH

SJOCGH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/25

5:00 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Sun 8/31

8:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$507

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - CGH

SJOCGH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

5:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops30h 20m

$655

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - CGH

SJOCGH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/31

2:20 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Mon 9/22

6:15 pm-11:20 am

2 stops20h 05m

$1,421

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

8:25 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop7h 35m

$180

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

10:57 am-12:10 am

1 stop10h 13m

$181

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sao Paulo from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo (average of $691). Flying from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). 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 CR to SAO?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Sao Paulo by month

Plan your trip to Sao Paulo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sao Paulo ranges from 0.8 - 9.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sao Paulo when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Sao Paulo by month

Plan your trip to Sao Paulo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sao Paulo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sao Paulo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sao Paulo. 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 Sao Paulo. Reviews last updated April 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines and GOL from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,754 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,053 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,304 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $180 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $181 and GOL from $223 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo?

    On average you can expect to pay $311 for a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. The cheapest flight overall is $161 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl) is currently priced at $361.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Sao Paulo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo 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 Costa Rica to Sao Paulo?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo (average of $691). Flying from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,209). 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 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
GOLCheapest$289Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$309Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$320Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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