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$616+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO)

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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — RIO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/249:00 amSJC - GIG
2 stops43h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/279:55 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops44h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/222:29 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops38h 06mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/269:55 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops52h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,489
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/2412:31 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop14h 49mDelta
Sat 12/277:15 amGIG - SJC
2 stops20h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,492
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/128:45 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/199:55 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops28h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,575
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:00 amSJC - GIG
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2610:30 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop27h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,667
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/2412:31 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop14h 49mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/313:10 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops25h 04mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,788
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/244:28 pmSJC - GIG
3 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/275:10 amGIG - SJC
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,827
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/2412:31 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop14h 49mLATAM Airlines
Sat 12/279:30 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop18h 44mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,830
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:35 amSJC - GIG
2 stops24h 00mLATAM Airlines
Fri 12/199:30 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop26h 38mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,067
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:55 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop28h 25mLATAM Airlines
Mon 1/53:10 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops26h 46mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,410
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/127:00 amSJC - SDU
2 stops25h 15mLATAM Airlines
Fri 12/198:05 pmSDU - SJC
2 stops24h 12mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$3,325

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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 (RIO). 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,029
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$616
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,020
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro that are best for you.

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San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Mon 5/4

1:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/10

9:05 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops52h 06m

$1,029

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Thu 3/19

7:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops20h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 3/28

9:30 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops23h 58m

$1,043

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Sun 3/1

9:15 am-8:20 am

2 stops18h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

9:30 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$1,043

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Sun 3/1

10:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/10

9:30 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$1,074

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Sat 4/4

3:49 pm-8:15 am

2 stops36h 26m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 4/12

9:05 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops44h 30m

$1,082

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/1

10:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop27h 59m

$1,128

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/31

10:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$1,132

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - SDU

SJCSDU

San Jose

Thu 5/7

6:30 am-4:45 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 5/11

1:45 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops37h 06m

$1,736

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - SDU

SJCSDU

San Jose

Fri 4/3

9:16 am-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 54m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 4/12

8:15 pm-11:48 am

2 stops19h 33m

$2,799

San JoseRio de Janeiro

SJC - SDU

SJCSDU

San Jose

Mon 5/4

10:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops30h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 5/10

8:15 pm-11:48 am

2 stops19h 33m

$5,640

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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 Jose to Rio de Janeiro in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Jose, California-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Jose, California-Rio de Janeiro flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Rio de Janeiro (average of $369). Flying from San Jose, California to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $845). 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 RIO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Jose, California to Rio de Janeiro in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 80% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. 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?

    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, California to Rio de Janeiro?

    A quick flight from San Jose, California to Rio de Janeiro can take about 15h 15m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,029. There are 6577 mi between San Jose, California and Rio de Janeiro. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Rio de Janeiro (average of $369). Flying from San Jose, California to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $845). 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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