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$188+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — GIG
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$345
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$188
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$456
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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Cheapest flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/258:25 pmSJO - GIG
2 stops21h 25mGOL
Tue 9/307:35 amGIG - SJO
2 stops14h 35mGOL
Deal found 7/29$345
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 8/3110:05 amSJO - GIG
1 stop18h 55mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/55:05 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/29$364
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/121:40 amSJO - GIG
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/179:30 pmGIG - SJO
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$381
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/31:45 amSJO - GIG
1 stop19h 55mAvianca
Mon 11/101:45 amGIG - SJO
1 stop16h 35mAvianca
Deal found 7/30$398
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:00 pmSJO - GIG
2 stops13h 25mLATAM Airlines
Tue 11/115:15 amGIG - SJO
2 stops13h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/29$433

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San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/25

8:25 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/30

7:35 am-7:10 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$345

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/31

5:54 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 06m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/4

1:27 am-8:19 am

1 stop9h 52m

$364

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/12

1:40 am-12:25 am

1 stop19h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/17

9:30 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$381

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

1:45 am-12:40 am

1 stop19h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/10

1:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$398

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

5:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops13h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/11

5:15 am-3:35 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$433

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

8:25 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$188

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/30

4:55 pm-12:40 am

1 stop28h 45m

$220

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

5:49 am-4:00 am

1 stop19h 11m

$222

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/15

1:55 am-7:10 am

2 stops26h 15m

$266

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

5:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$276

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Deals found on 7/29

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 10 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 July 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Sao Paulo (GRU) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $311.

What’s the fastest layover option from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 57m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sao Paulo (GRU) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 10m.

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 July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, and GOL from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,822 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,822 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,822 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,822 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,091 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,822 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,387 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,822 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day. 4 airlines have flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San José Juan Santamaria Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $345, GOL will fly you from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and back. In addition to GOL, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and Avianca - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $364 and $420, respectively. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for 16% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for GOL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $188. Users have also found prices from $241 and $285 on Copa Airlines and Avianca, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $755). Flying from San José, San José Province 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 4 airlines flying from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$173Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$220Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$278Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AviancaCheapest$338Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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