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$205+ Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (RIO) 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SJO
May 10 — May 171
Sun 5/10
Sun 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San José

Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 10, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Sun 5/311:30 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop9h 51m
Copa Airlines
Mon 6/1510:05 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop11h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/7$478
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 5/204:40 pm
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop10h 15m
Avianca
Tue 6/21:50 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop10h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 4/5$497
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Thu 8/201:25 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop9h 54m
Copa Airlines
Sat 9/58:45 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop20h 10m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/7$499
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/110:30 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop26h 30m
Copa Airlines
Sat 5/166:01 pm
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop27h 24m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/5$519
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sat 6/2710:20 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop14h 27m
Copa Airlines
Thu 7/304:08 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop18h 02m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/6$528
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:40 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop10h 45m
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/275:56 pm
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop10h 59m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/10$538
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 7/1410:20 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop23h 52m
Copa Airlines
Thu 8/204:08 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop17h 17m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/6$539
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Wed 4/2211:30 am
GIG
-
SJO
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/286:19 pm
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$544
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Mon 5/1110:30 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop11h 31m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/175:50 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop19h 15m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/9$569
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Wed 4/2210:40 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop30h 12m
Copa Airlines
Tue 4/288:46 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop12h 39m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/10$576
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/81:30 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop11h 30m
Copa Airlines
Sat 5/165:50 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop15h 35m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/9$577

Find flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) 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 April 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$478
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$205
(LATAM Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$500
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rio de Janeiro (RIO)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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One-way flight from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($137 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 April 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/5

1:30 am-9:06 am

1 stop10h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

5:57 pm-7:55 am

1 stop10h 58m

$478

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 6/24

1:30 am-7:01 pm

1 stop20h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/2

5:45 am-1:10 am

1 stop16h 25m

$478

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 6/21

1:30 am-6:26 pm

1 stop19h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/1

12:06 pm-4:05 am

1 stop12h 59m

$478

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/1

10:30 am-8:21 am

1 stop24h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

6:19 pm-12:30 am

1 stop27h 11m

$499

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/20

10:30 am-9:06 am

1 stop25h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

4:10 am-4:05 am

1 stop20h 55m

$499

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/7

1:30 am-9:06 am

1 stop10h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

4:10 am-4:05 am

1 stop20h 55m

$499
Cheapest one-way

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/3

7:20 am-3:25 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$239

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/10

1:30 am-8:21 am

1 stop9h 51m

$241

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/5

1:30 am-8:21 am

1 stop9h 51m

$241

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 5/26

1:30 am-12:21 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$241

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rio de Janeiro-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 Rio de Janeiro-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 Rio de Janeiro to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Rio de Janeiro with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José. Price data was last updated on April 9, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José, you should look to book at least 23 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José (average of $226). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $675). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to San José?

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to San José from Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying to Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José. There are 0 flights from Rio de Janeiro to Juan Santamaria Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José?

    A quick flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José can take about 10h 36m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $478. There are 3578 mi between Rio de Janeiro and San José.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San José one-way?

    $158 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from LATAM Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $193 and $223, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José?

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José (average of $226). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $675). 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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