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$241+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG)

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SJO — GIG
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 29, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/108:11 am
SJO
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GIG
1 stop13h 19m
Copa Airlines
Mon 3/161:40 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop10h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$384
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 5/169:25 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop12h 05m
Avianca
Thu 5/211:35 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop16h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$392
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/1510:08 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop14h 57m
Copa Airlines
Wed 3/181:40 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop20h 15m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/27$396
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/911:01 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop10h 29m
Copa Airlines
Fri 3/1310:10 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop9h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$404
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 3/78:11 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop13h 19m
Copa Airlines
Sat 3/141:40 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop10h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$405
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/55:50 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop15h 40m
Copa Airlines
Thu 3/125:10 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop31h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/29$407
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 4/59:25 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop12h 05m
Avianca
Tue 4/141:35 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop16h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$411
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/12:54 pm
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop14h 06m
Copa Airlines
Sun 3/810:10 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop30h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/29$413
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 4/1510:04 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop11h 21m
Copa Airlines
Thu 8/131:25 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop10h 39m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$414
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/214:00 pm
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop29h 25m
Avianca
Mon 5/251:35 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop10h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$416
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/1510:08 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop14h 57m
Copa Airlines
Sat 3/211:40 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop15h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 3/1711:01 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop17h 59m
Copa Airlines
Mon 3/231:40 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop20h 15m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$419

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$384
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$241
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$513
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

8:11 am-12:30 am

1 stop13h 19m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/16

1:40 am-9:05 am

1 stop10h 25m

$384

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

10:08 am-4:05 am

1 stop14h 57m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/19

5:10 am-4:38 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$384

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

6:08 pm-8:00 am

1 stop10h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/23

5:10 am-1:53 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$396

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/15

5:50 am-12:30 am

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/31

10:40 am-9:44 pm

1 stop14h 04m

$396

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

6:08 pm-8:00 am

1 stop10h 52m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/23

1:40 am-4:38 pm

1 stop17h 58m

$396

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

5:50 am-12:30 am

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/23

5:10 am-1:53 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$396

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/15

5:50 am-12:30 am

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/23

5:10 am-1:53 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$396

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

10:08 am-4:05 am

1 stop14h 57m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/14

1:40 am-8:20 am

1 stop9h 40m

$405

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/25

8:48 am-12:30 am

1 stop12h 42m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/28

1:35 am-9:59 am

1 stop11h 24m

$417

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/15

10:08 am-4:05 am

1 stop14h 57m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/21

1:40 am-1:53 pm

1 stop15h 13m

$417

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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 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 San José-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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 San José-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José 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 January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 4 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 San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $193). Flying from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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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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 January 29, 2026.
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
1,918 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,918 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,918 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,918 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
GOL
7.3
Good
1,160 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,918 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,492 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,918 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken

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.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines fly from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in about 13h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 3578 mi between San José and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

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

    Currently priced at $173, LATAM Airlines will fly you from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and back. In addition to LATAM Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and GOL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $196 and $274, respectively. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are GOL ($161), Avianca ($177), and Copa Airlines ($190).

  • 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 to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $193). Flying from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$173Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$196Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$274Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AviancaCheapest$325Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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