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$163+ 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GRU — SJO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 May or August, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$334
(Priceline)

One-way from

$163
(Booking.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$365

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
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Cheapest flights from Guarulhos Intl to San José
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 September 11, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/254:10 amGRU - SJO
1 stop14h 40mAvianca
Mon 10/61:55 amSJO - GRU
1 stop21h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$334
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/241:30 amGRU - SJO
1 stop10h 34mCopa Airlines
Tue 10/78:49 amSJO - GRU
1 stop12h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$337
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/175:25 amGRU - SJO
1 stop14h 15mCopa Airlines
Sat 11/225:50 pmSJO - GRU
1 stop9h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$346
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:10 amGRU - SJO
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/111:40 amSJO - GRU
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:10 amGRU - SJO
1 stop10h 48mCopa Airlines
Sat 10/410:08 amSJO - GRU
1 stop11h 02mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/303:10 amGRU - SJO
1 stop8h 54mCopa Airlines
Sun 10/56:10 pmSJO - GRU
1 stop9h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/9$358
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/135:25 amGRU - SJO
1 stop16h 22mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/168:49 amSJO - GRU
1 stop12h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$366
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:40 pmGRU - SJO
Nonstop7h 30mGOL
Tue 10/78:25 pmSJO - GRU
Nonstop7h 35mGOL
Deal found 9/10$373
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/237:20 amGRU - SJO
1 stop19h 10mAvianca
Mon 10/61:55 amSJO - GRU
1 stop19h 45mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$374
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:40 pmGRU - SJO
Nonstop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/61:55 amSJO - GRU
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$375
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:20 amGRU - SJO
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/48:25 pmSJO - GRU
Nonstop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$378
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/155:25 amGRU - SJO
1 stop14h 09mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/198:49 amSJO - GRU
1 stop12h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$380

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 September 11, 2025.
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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Guarulhos Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 10/22

3:10 am-9:58 am

1 stop9h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

5:49 am-12:15 am

1 stop15h 26m

$337

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 10/24

1:40 am-7:30 am

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/1

5:49 am-12:15 am

1 stop15h 26m

$337

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 9/22

1:40 am-8:19 am

1 stop9h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

8:49 am-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$337

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 9/30

1:30 am-4:34 pm

1 stop18h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/15

5:57 am-8:50 pm

1 stop11h 53m

$337

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 9/21

1:30 am-7:27 am

1 stop8h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/28

5:54 pm-6:30 am

1 stop9h 36m

$337

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 11/7

1:30 am-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

10:08 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 07m

$337

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 9/24

1:30 am-9:04 am

1 stop10h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/4

6:10 pm-6:30 am

1 stop9h 20m

$337

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 10/26

5:25 am-1:53 pm

1 stop11h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/2

5:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop9h 40m

$337

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 10/16

3:10 am-9:58 am

1 stop9h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/24

5:57 am-12:30 am

1 stop15h 33m

$337

Sao PauloSan José

GRU - SJO

GRUSJO

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 10/12

3:10 am-9:04 am

1 stop8h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

10:58 am-6:30 am

1 stop16h 32m

$337

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Best time to book a flight from Guarulhos Intl to San José

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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, San José Province?

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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 4 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 GRU to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Guarulhos Intl to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Guarulhos Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

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 September 11, 2025.
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
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
GOL
7.3
Good
1,105 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

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, San José Province?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in about 10h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province is about 3438 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $272, Copa Airlines will fly you from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on GOL for as low as $295. Copa Airlines is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    The cheapest flight price from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province is $146. On average you can expect to pay $163. The most popular route, (Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $332.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$272Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$295Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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