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$212+ Cheap flights from Guarulhos Intl, Brazil (GRU) to San José (SJO)

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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GRU — SJO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or August, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Guarulhos Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/241:40 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop10h 26m
Copa Airlines
Sat 2/288:11 am
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop13h 04m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$392
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:20 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop11h 30m
Avianca
Tue 9/154:45 pm
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop9h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 1/27$397
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/242:40 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 10m
Avianca
Tue 3/314:45 pm
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop9h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 1/26$401
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/91:30 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop18h 08m
Copa Airlines
Wed 3/188:11 am
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop16h 39m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$403
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/133:10 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop8h 55m
Copa Airlines
Sat 3/2111:01 am
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop10h 09m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$404
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/203:10 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop8h 56m
Copa Airlines
Sat 3/75:50 am
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop15h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/27$408
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/251:40 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 41m
Copa Airlines
Thu 2/2611:01 am
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop10h 09m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/29$412
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 8/317:10 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop11h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 9/154:55 pm
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop20h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/28$414
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/271:45 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop15h 20m
Avianca
Mon 7/63:00 pm
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop11h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 1/26$415
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/301:45 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop15h 20m
Avianca
Fri 7/314:45 pm
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop19h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 1/27$417
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/91:25 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop15h 26m
Copa Airlines
Tue 9/158:12 am
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop13h 18m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/28$419
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/111:30 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 51m
Copa Airlines
Sat 2/288:11 am
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop13h 04m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/27$428

Find flight deals from Guarulhos Intl to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Guarulhos Intl (GRU) to San José (SJO). 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$392
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$212
(Avianca)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$650
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Guarulhos Intl to San José 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Price

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 3/3

5:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

11:01 am-12:10 am

1 stop10h 09m

$392

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 2/24

1:40 am-9:06 am

1 stop10h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

8:11 am-12:15 am

1 stop13h 04m

$392

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 3/9

1:30 am-4:38 pm

1 stop18h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

8:11 am-3:50 am

1 stop16h 39m

$403

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 5/7

1:25 am-8:21 am

1 stop9h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

5:47 am-12:30 am

1 stop15h 43m

$403

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 5/7

5:25 am-4:51 pm

1 stop14h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

8:14 am-3:50 am

1 stop16h 36m

$403

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 3/12

1:40 am-8:20 am

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/20

11:01 am-12:10 am

1 stop10h 09m

$403

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 3/13

3:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop8h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/21

11:01 am-12:10 am

1 stop10h 09m

$404

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 2/26

1:30 am-9:06 am

1 stop10h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

6:08 pm-6:30 am

1 stop9h 22m

$412

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 2/25

1:30 am-8:21 am

1 stop9h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

11:01 am-12:15 am

1 stop10h 14m

$412

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 2/20

1:40 am-9:06 am

1 stop10h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

10:08 am-3:50 am

1 stop14h 42m

$428

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport-San José 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 Guarulhos Intl to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Guarulhos Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Guarulhos Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José (average of $178). Flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, such as Copa Airlines and GOL. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,160 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl to San José. 2 airlines have flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José in 16h 30m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 3438 mi between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport and San José.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José round-trip?

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($207), and GOL ($320) offers the cheapest pricing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $126 on GOL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $166 and LATAM Airlines from $188 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Guarulhos Intl to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Guarulhos Intl to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Guarulhos Intl to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Guarulhos Intl to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Guarulhos Intl to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Guarulhos Intl to San José 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José (average of $178). Flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 Guarulhos Intl to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Guarulhos Intl to San José. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$207Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$320Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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