Rio de Janeiro

$586+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO)

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SJC — RIO
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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 octubre 24, 2024.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$717
(Delta)

One-way from

$586
(CheapOair)
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Rio de Janeiro (RIO) flight deals.
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High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
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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 octubre 24, 2024.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
mié. 11/277:25 amSJC - GIG
2 stops33h 05mLATAM Airlines
mié. 12/49:30 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop18h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/23$779
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/58:49 amSJC - GIG
2 stops32h 51mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/127:25 amGIG - SJC
3 stops37h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/24$821
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
jue. 12/57:30 amSJC - GIG
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
jue. 12/129:55 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop29h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$830
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
sáb. 11/29:53 amSJC - GIG
2 stops44h 22mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/1810:15 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops18h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$849
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
mié. 11/2710:10 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop29h 10mDelta
mié. 12/49:30 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop18h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/23$998
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
jue. 12/54:06 pmSJC - SDU
2 stops36h 04mLATAM Airlines
jue. 12/122:45 pmSDU - SJC
2 stops27h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/24$1,296
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/266:35 amSJC - SDU
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/285:45 pmSDU - SJC
2 stops22h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$1,381
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/83:54 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops27h 31mCopa Airlines
sáb. 12/141:25 amGIG - SJC
2 stops24h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/23$1,512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
sáb. 12/76:30 amSJC - SDU
2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/145:30 pmSDU - SJC
2 stops23h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$1,601
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
mié. 11/206:40 amSJC - SDU
2 stops21h 20mDelta
vie. 11/298:15 pmSDU - SJC
2 stops20h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/23$6,111

Find flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro within your budget

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 2,462,889 searches. Data last updated octubre 24, 2024.

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San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

mar. 2/4

1 stop20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 2/13

1 stop18h 57m

$717

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

dom. 2/2

1 stop21h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 2/17

1 stop29h 26m

$728

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

dom. 2/2

1 stop20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

dom. 2/16

1 stop18h 57m

$766

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

jue. 12/5

2 stops32h 51m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

jue. 12/12

3 stops37h 53m

$821

San JoseRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SJC - SDU

SJCSDU

San Jose

dom. 2/2

2 stops21h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

dom. 2/16

2 stops24h 25m

$952

San JoseRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SJC - SDU

SJCSDU

San Jose

jue. 4/3

2 stops33h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

lun. 4/21

2 stops22h 06m

$1,139

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

jue. 4/3

3 stops20h 47m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

lun. 4/21

2 stops27h 21m

$1,487

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

dom. 12/8

2 stops27h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

sáb. 12/14

2 stops24h 50m

$1,512

San JoseRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SJC - SDU

SJCSDU

San Jose

sáb. 12/7

2 stops24h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

sáb. 12/14

2 stops23h 24m

$1,601

San JoseRio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

SJC - SDU

SJCSDU

San Jose

mié. 11/20

2 stops21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

vie. 11/29

2 stops20h 05m

$6,111

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Deals found on 10/24

Compare providers for flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*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-Rio de Janeiro flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Jose-Rio de Janeiro flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Rio de Janeiro flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-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-Rio de Janeiro 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 Jose to Rio de Janeiro

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro (average of $766). Flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,079). 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 octubre 24, 2024.

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 as you normally would.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

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.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. 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. Reviews last updated octubre 24, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro, such as LATAM Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.8
Good
1,914 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.5
Good
1,986 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
9,275 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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. 2 airlines have flights to Rio de Janeiro from San Jose on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $717, but on average you can expect to pay $1,583.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro for under $900?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro within the next 7 days for less than $900.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro, with prices starting at $717. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and LATAM Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $728 and $766, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does SJC to GIG mean?

    This is defined as San Jose Airport (SJC) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG). Codes like Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flight deals updated?

    The San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/24.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro (average of $766). Flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,079). 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 2 airlines flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. 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 2,462,889 searches. Data last updated octubre 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$959Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,049Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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