How long is the flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?

Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and LATAM Airlines fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro in about 20h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 54m. The distance from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro is about 6577 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro 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 when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, 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).

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?

For a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying from San Jose. San Jose (SJC) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city. San Jose is the only San Jose airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. 0 airlines have flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Jose on a regular basis.

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

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Mon 11/101:16 pmSJC - GIG

1 stop15h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/169:55 pmGIG - SJC

2 stops27h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$1,043

Mon 11/1012:39 pmSJC - GIG

2 stops19h 36mDelta

Sun 11/169:30 pmGIG - SJC

2 stops22h 27mDelta

Deal found 9/17

$1,049

Mon 11/1010:25 pmSJC - GIG

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/182:00 pmGIG - SJC

2 stops25h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$1,083

Mon 11/1010:25 pmSJC - GIG

1 stop28h 55mLATAM Airlines

Sun 11/169:30 pmGIG - SJC

1 stop28h 00mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$1,090

Fri 10/311:16 pmSJC - GIG

1 stop16h 19mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/79:55 pmGIG - SJC

1 stop19h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$1,127

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1 stop28h 55mLATAM Airlines

Sun 11/239:30 pmGIG - SJC

1 stop19h 04mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$1,165

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2 stops22h 21mLATAM Airlines

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2 stops22h 14mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$1,169

Mon 11/1010:25 pmSJC - GIG

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$1,172

Wed 10/226:30 amSJC - GIG

2 stops21h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/298:55 pmGIG - SJC

1 stop19h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$1,215

Tue 10/78:45 amSJC - GIG

2 stops19h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/149:05 pmGIG - SJC

1 stop18h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$1,220

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1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines

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1 stop18h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$1,229

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Fri 10/31:55 pmSDU - SJC

2 stops26h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$1,295

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Wed 3/48:25 amSJC - GIG

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2 stops28h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$1,029

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1 stop18h 39mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$1,043

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2 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$1,172

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$1,215

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Deal found 9/17

$1,043

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2 stops22h 27mDelta

Deal found 9/17

$1,049

Fri 10/311:16 pmSJC - GIG

1 stop16h 19mUnited Airlines

Fri 11/79:55 pmGIG - SJC

1 stop19h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$1,127

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2 stops26h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$1,295

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Deal found 9/17

$1,132

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1 stop19h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$1,215

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2 stops22h 52mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$1,580

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Deal found 9/17

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Deal found 9/15

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Deal found 9/17

$3,034

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Deal found 9/17

$3,048

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Deal found 9/17

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$4,683

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2 stops21h 04mDelta

Deal found 9/17

$4,892

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2 stops19h 36mDelta

Sat 11/298:05 pmSDU - SJC

2 stops20h 29mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$8,468

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Tue 9/301:00 pmSJC - GIG

1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines

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1 stop18h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$1,229

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Deal found 9/17

$1,245

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$1,248

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Deal found 9/17

$1,295

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Deal found 9/16

$1,580

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Deal found 9/16

$1,254

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Deal found 9/17

$1,265

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1 stop18h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$1,220

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$1,352

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1 stop19h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$1,215

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1 stop16h 19mUnited Airlines

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1 stop19h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$1,127

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Tue 9/306:35 amSJC - GIG

3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$424

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3 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$440

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3 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$446

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3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$453

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3 stops52h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$462

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3 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$478

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3 stops38h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$502

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1 stop23h 40mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$598

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1 stop17h 40mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$600

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2 stops36h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$604

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2 stops25h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$634

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2 stops22h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$640

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9:55 pm-8:53 pm

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12:39 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops19h 36m

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9:30 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops22h 27m

$1,049

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Fri 10/31

1:16 pm-9:35 am

1 stop16h 19m

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Fri 11/7

9:55 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop19h 23m

$1,127

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Sat 11/1

1:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop16h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/8

9:55 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops24h 43m

$1,132

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Mon 11/10

10:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/23

7:35 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$1,172

San JoseRio de Janeiro

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SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 10/22

12:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop17h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/29

9:30 pm-11:17 am

1 stop17h 47m

$1,215

San JoseRio de Janeiro

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SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 10/22

6:30 am-8:15 am

2 stops21h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/29

8:55 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop19h 23m

$1,215

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - SDU

SJCSDU

San Jose

Tue 9/30

3:26 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops41h 54m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 10/3

1:55 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,295

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

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

American Airlines

7.2

Good

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7.2

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?
For a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying from San Jose. San Jose (SJC) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city. San Jose is the only San Jose airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. 0 airlines have flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Jose on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?
Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and LATAM Airlines fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro in about 20h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 54m. The distance from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro 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 that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro (average of $755). Flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro 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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