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$738+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, Brazil (GIG) to San Jose, CA (SJC)

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 12/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — SJC
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Jose that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 3/188:55 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops44h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/223:49 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops37h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,120
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/187:15 amGIG - SJC
2 stops32h 48mLATAM Airlines
Sun 3/221:15 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops23h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,127
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 1/2710:30 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/36:00 amSJC - GIG
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 1/299:55 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops44h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/58:40 amSJC - GIG
2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,146
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Thu 1/2910:30 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/56:00 amSJC - GIG
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,158
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 1/279:55 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops28h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/34:00 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops36h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,148

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Rio de JaneiroSan Jose

GIG - SJC

GIGSJC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

8:55 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops44h 46m

San Jose

Sun 3/22

3:49 pm-9:35 am

2 stops37h 46m

$1,120

Rio de JaneiroSan Jose

GIG - SJC

GIGSJC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

7:15 am-12:03 pm

2 stops32h 48m

San Jose

Sun 3/22

1:15 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$1,127

Rio de JaneiroSan Jose

GIG - SJC

GIGSJC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/29

9:55 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops44h 43m

San Jose

Thu 2/5

8:40 am-9:35 am

2 stops43h 55m

$1,146

Rio de JaneiroSan Jose

GIG - SJC

GIGSJC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/27

9:55 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops28h 01m

San Jose

Tue 2/3

4:00 pm-9:35 am

2 stops36h 35m

$1,148

Rio de JaneiroSan Jose

GIG - SJC

GIGSJC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 1/27

10:30 pm-10:57 am

1 stop17h 27m

San Jose

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

$1,157

Rio de JaneiroSan Jose

GIG - SJC

GIGSJC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/29

10:30 pm-10:57 am

1 stop17h 27m

San Jose

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

$1,158

Rio de JaneiroSan Jose

GIG - SJC

GIGSJC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/27

5:15 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$738

Rio de JaneiroSan Jose

GIG - SJC

GIGSJC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/22

9:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$776

Rio de JaneiroSan Jose

GIG - SJC

GIGSJC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/22

9:55 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops20h 44m

$778

Rio de JaneiroSan Jose

GIG - SJC

GIGSJC

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 1/22

9:30 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop20h 26m

$781

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-San Jose, California flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport-San Jose, California 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Jose

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Jose, California (average of $494). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $738). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Jose from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    For a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Jose, you will be flying into 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 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day. 0 airlines have flights to San Jose from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as $1,127, United Airlines can have you in San Jose, California from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in 32h 48m. The distance from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Jose, California is about 6577 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Jose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to San Jose.

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Jose, California (average of $494). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $738). 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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