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$243+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — GIG
Jan 16 — Jan 231
Fri 1/16
Fri 1/23
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 4 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
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This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/208:47 amSJO - GIG
1 stop12h 43mCopa Airlines
Sat 2/285:10 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$463
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/1710:08 amSJO - GIG
1 stop18h 52mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/195:10 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$523
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/166:07 pmSJO - GIG
1 stop10h 53mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/209:55 amGIG - SJO
1 stop12h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$609
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Sat 12/275:00 pmSJO - GIG
2 stops20h 20mLATAM Airlines
Tue 1/277:15 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/15$649
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/205:00 pmSJO - GIG
1 stop10h 25mLATAM Airlines
Fri 2/274:50 amGIG - SJO
2 stops13h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$666
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/1510:08 amSJO - GIG
1 stop11h 22mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/225:10 amGIG - SJO
1 stop14h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/14$742

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 December 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$445
(Priceline)

One-way from

$243
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$512
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San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

10:05 am-12:25 am

1 stop11h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/14

1:30 am-9:06 am

1 stop10h 36m

$463

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/13

5:50 am-12:30 am

1 stop15h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/20

10:10 am-6:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$463

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

5:51 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 09m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/22

1:40 am-9:05 am

1 stop10h 25m

$463

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

10:05 am-12:25 am

1 stop11h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/18

5:10 am-7:01 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$463

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

10:08 am-12:30 am

1 stop11h 22m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/13

5:10 am-1:53 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$463

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

5:51 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 09m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

10:10 am-6:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$463

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

11:01 am-12:30 am

1 stop10h 29m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 3/12

5:10 am-7:01 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$463

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

8:48 am-12:30 am

1 stop12h 42m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

10:10 am-4:47 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$463

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

10:08 am-12:30 am

1 stop11h 22m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/8

1:40 am-9:59 am

1 stop11h 19m

$463

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

11:01 am-8:00 am

1 stop17h 59m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/17

1:40 am-9:05 am

1 stop10h 25m

$463

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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 San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 San José-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San José-Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San José with our price prediction graph.
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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 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 December 12, 2025.

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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 December 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José 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 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, LATAM 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,891 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
GOL
7.3
Good
1,131 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,487 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

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 11h 20m. 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 December 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$173Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$211Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$278Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AviancaCheapest$333Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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