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$574+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — GIG
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 12, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:43 am
SJC
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GIG
3 stops23h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:30 am
GIG
-
SJC
3 stops54h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$907
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 9/213:00 pm
SJC
-
GIG
2 stops37h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 9/249:05 pm
GIG
-
SJC
1 stop19h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,084
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/41:40 pm
SJC
-
GIG
1 stop16h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 5/119:00 pm
GIG
-
SJC
1 stop26h 02m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,100
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/229:59 am
SJC
-
GIG
2 stops20h 16m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 4/267:00 am
GIG
-
SJC
2 stops34h 17m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,144
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 4/221:40 pm
SJC
-
GIG
1 stop16h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 4/275:20 pm
GIG
-
SJC
2 stops47h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,178
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Fri 4/33:45 pm
SJC
-
GIG
2 stops36h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 4/129:05 pm
GIG
-
SJC
2 stops52h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,190
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1110:20 pm
SJC
-
GIG
1 stop31h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 8/217:00 am
GIG
-
SJC
2 stops32h 33m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,198
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sun 8/161:00 pm
SJC
-
GIG
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/209:05 pm
GIG
-
SJC
1 stop19h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,214
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 5/612:56 pm
SJC
-
GIG
1 stop15h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/149:05 pm
GIG
-
SJC
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Thu 3/263:49 pm
SJC
-
GIG
2 stops37h 46m
United Airlines
Mon 3/309:05 pm
GIG
-
SJC
2 stops28h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,261

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

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$907
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$574
(Kiwi.com)

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September

Average price

$1,252
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San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Mon 5/4

1:21 pm-10:15 am

2 stops16h 54m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/11

9:00 pm-3:28 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$1,084

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Mon 5/4

6:19 pm-8:15 am

2 stops33h 56m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/11

9:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$1,084

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 4/22

3:45 pm-8:15 am

2 stops36h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/27

9:05 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops28h 02m

$1,105

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 4/22

1:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 4/27

5:20 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops47h 00m

$1,178

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Fri 4/3

3:45 pm-8:15 am

2 stops36h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 4/12

9:05 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops52h 02m

$1,190

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Thu 3/26

3:49 pm-9:35 am

2 stops37h 46m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/30

9:05 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops28h 02m

$1,261

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Tue 6/2

10:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 6/30

7:00 am-6:49 pm

2 stops39h 49m

$1,263

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Thu 2/26

10:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 3/2

9:30 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop20h 09m

$1,274

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Sun 4/5

1:35 pm-10:15 am

2 stops16h 40m

$618

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Sat 4/4

10:50 pm-6:05 am

2 stops27h 15m

$618

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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, California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $384). Flying from San Jose, California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

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

    For as low as $1,178, Delta can have you in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San Jose, California in 16h 35m. The distance between San Jose, California and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is about 6577 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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?

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $384). Flying from San Jose, California to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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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