Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO) from $490

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SJC — RIO
May 14 — May 211

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 May 9, 2024.

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December

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Round-trip from

$713

One-way from

$567
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From San Jose to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)
One-way flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Rio de Janeiro.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San Jose. Prices for April average $1,207 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $701. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a April flight can save you 60% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro (SJC - RIO)?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Jose and Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sat 8/176:40 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/209:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$941
Wed 9/48:30 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/89:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops48h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$959
Thu 6/2710:50 amSJC - GIG
2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops40h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,339
Thu 6/2711:00 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop29h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:05 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop28h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,496
Fri 7/2611:00 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop29h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/59:05 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop28h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$8,499

Cheap Delta flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between San Jose and Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Delta flights traveling from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 9/2312:05 pmSJC - SDU
2 stops44h 30mDelta
Thu 9/268:15 pmSDU - SJC
2 stops20h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,184
Mon 9/2312:05 pmSJC - SDU
2 stops44h 30mDelta
Thu 9/261:15 pmSDU - SJC
2 stops27h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/7$1,194
Thu 6/277:25 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Sun 7/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,286
Fri 7/2612:20 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops20h 50mDelta
Mon 8/57:05 amGIG - SJC
2 stops31h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,409
Fri 7/2610:15 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop28h 35mDelta
Mon 8/57:05 amGIG - SJC
2 stops31h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,566
Thu 6/276:30 amSJC - SDU
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Sun 7/146:05 amSDU - SJC
2 stops20h 25mDelta
Deal found 5/8$5,477

Cheap San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 9, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 5/96:10 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/1611:40 amGIG - SJC
2 stops29h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,194
Thu 5/96:10 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:40 pmGIG - SJC
3 stops21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,279
Thu 6/277:25 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Sun 7/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,286
Thu 6/2710:50 amSJC - GIG
2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops40h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,338
Thu 6/2710:50 amSJC - GIG
2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops40h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,339
Thu 5/96:20 amSJC - SDU
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/165:00 pmSDU - SJC
2 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,344
Thu 6/277:25 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Sun 7/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/9$1,375
Fri 6/710:15 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,479
Thu 6/2711:00 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop29h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:05 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop28h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,496

San Jose to Rio de Janeiro 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Jose and Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 8/176:40 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/209:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$941
Wed 9/48:30 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/89:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops48h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$959
Wed 9/45:00 pmSJC - GIG
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/810:40 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops40h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,174
Mon 9/2312:05 pmSJC - SDU
2 stops44h 30mDelta
Thu 9/268:15 pmSDU - SJC
2 stops20h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,184
Mon 9/2312:05 pmSJC - SDU
2 stops44h 30mDelta
Thu 9/261:15 pmSDU - SJC
2 stops27h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/7$1,194
Thu 5/96:10 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/1611:40 amGIG - SJC
2 stops29h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,194
Thu 5/96:10 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:40 pmGIG - SJC
3 stops21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,279
Thu 6/277:25 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Sun 7/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,286
Thu 6/2710:50 amSJC - GIG
2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops40h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,338

One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Jose

Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. For those needing a return trip from San Jose, there is a search form available above.
Mon 6/37:00 amSJC - GIG
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$490
Mon 6/36:10 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$567
Mon 6/36:22 amSJC - SDU
2 stops34h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$638
Mon 6/310:20 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop28h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/9$643
Mon 6/39:28 pmSJC - SDU
3 stops59h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$869
Mon 6/311:00 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop29h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,125
Mon 6/36:37 amSJC - GIG
2 stops26h 43mDelta
Deal found 5/9$1,193
Wed 5/224:03 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops28h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,548
Mon 6/36:37 amSJC - SDU
2 stops25h 58mDelta
Deal found 5/9$2,028

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Sat 8/17

2 stops33h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/20

2 stops24h 45m

$941

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 9/4

2 stops19h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/8

2 stops48h 55m

$959

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 9/4

3 stops36h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/8

2 stops40h 03m

$1,174

San JoseRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SJC - SDU

SJCSDU

San Jose

Mon 9/23

2 stops44h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 9/26

2 stops20h 06m

$1,184

San JoseRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SJC - SDU

SJCSDU

San Jose

Mon 9/23

2 stops44h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 9/26

2 stops27h 06m

$1,194

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Thu 6/27

2 stops19h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/14

1 stop17h 40m

$1,286

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Thu 6/27

2 stops41h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/14

2 stops40h 36m

$1,339

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Fri 6/7

1 stop28h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/14

1 stop17h 52m

$1,479

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Thu 6/27

3 stops23h 34m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/14

2 stops25h 55m

$1,714

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Deals found on 5/7

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro is currently $1,011 while a round-trip flight costs $1,252. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro (average of $677). Flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). 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.

January

$1,002

February

$915

March

$847

April

$832

May

$835

June

$932

July

$968

August

$718

September

$677

October

$791

November

$888

December

$1,049

Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIO

Temperature

69.8 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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. Reviews last updated May 9, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro, such as United Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
2,766 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
11,027 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.3
Good
14,665 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying from San Jose. San Jose (SJC) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city. San Jose is the only San Jose airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. 2 airlines have flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Jose on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $941, but on average you can expect to pay $2,308.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $941. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,184 and $1,714, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro are American Airlines ($567), Delta ($643), and United Airlines ($1,125).

  • What does SJC to GIG mean?

    This is defined as San Jose Airport (SJC) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG). Codes like Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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

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

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    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.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flight deals updated?

    The San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/9.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$794Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,098Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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