Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

$604+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — GIG
juin 10 — juin 171
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 juin 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,024
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$604
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October
From San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Find flight deals from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 5, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 7/94:22 pmSJC - GIG
3 stops28h 08mMultiple Airlines
dim. 7/209:10 pmGIG - SJC
3 stops41h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,024
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 9/146:45 amSJC - GIG
1 stop23h 30mDelta
lun. 9/229:00 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop18h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/5$1,038
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 11/286:40 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops33h 55mUnited Airlines
jeu. 12/49:55 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop29h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,056
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/46:30 amSJC - GIG
1 stop23h 45mLATAM Airlines
lun. 8/189:00 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop18h 18mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,070
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
sam. 12/136:04 amSJC - GIG
2 stops23h 11mAmerican Airlines
lun. 1/2610:25 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,303

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport that are best for you.

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San Jose

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

mer. 7/9

4:22 pm-12:30 am

3 stops28h 08m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dim. 7/20

9:10 pm-10:36 am

3 stops41h 26m

$1,024

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

dim. 9/14

6:45 am-10:15 am

1 stop23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 9/22

9:00 pm-11:54 am

1 stop18h 54m

$1,038

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

ven. 11/28

6:40 pm-9:35 am

2 stops33h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jeu. 12/4

9:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$1,056

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

lun. 8/4

6:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop23h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 8/18

9:00 pm-11:18 am

1 stop18h 18m

$1,070

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

mar. 6/17

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops22h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

ven. 6/20

11:20 am-10:53 am

2 stops27h 33m

$1,464

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

jeu. 8/7

2:31 pm-8:15 am

2 stops37h 44m

$604

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

ven. 7/4

12:17 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 58m

$605

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/4

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 juin 5, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 1.6 - 5.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 juin 5, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Delta, LATAM Airlines and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San Jose; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Jose airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($1,038), United Airlines ($1,056), and LATAM Airlines ($1,070) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

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

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

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

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