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$227+ 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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SJO
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 December 8, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Tue 12/99:55 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 42mCopa Airlines
Thu 12/188:10 amSJO - GIG
1 stop13h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/7$461
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/99:55 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 42mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/165:53 pmSJO - GIG
1 stop11h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/8$498
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Tue 12/169:55 amGIG - SJO
1 stop9h 58mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/2411:00 amSJO - GIG
1 stop10h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/7$618
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Wed 12/179:55 amGIG - SJO
1 stop9h 58mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/246:07 pmSJO - GIG
1 stop10h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/7$738
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:30 amGIG - SJO
1 stop19h 45mAvianca
Sun 1/111:45 amSJO - GIG
1 stop25h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/6$804
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:30 amGIG - SJO
1 stop19h 45mAvianca
Sun 1/111:45 amSJO - GIG
1 stop25h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/6$855
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:30 amGIG - SJO
1 stop19h 45mAvianca
Fri 1/161:45 amSJO - GIG
1 stop19h 55mAvianca
Deal found 12/6$868
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Wed 12/249:55 amGIG - SJO
1 stop15h 01mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/158:48 amSJO - GIG
1 stop16h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/7$888
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:30 amGIG - SJO
1 stop19h 45mAvianca
Mon 1/121:45 amSJO - GIG
1 stop25h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/6$917
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:30 amGIG - SJO
1 stop19h 45mAvianca
Sun 1/184:15 pmSJO - GIG
1 stop29h 25mAvianca
Deal found 12/6$958
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:45 amGIG - SJO
1 stop10h 05mAvianca
Sun 1/111:45 amSJO - GIG
1 stop25h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/6$972
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:30 amGIG - SJO
1 stop19h 45mAvianca
Sat 1/171:45 amSJO - GIG
1 stop25h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/6$1,009

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 December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$536
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$227
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$712
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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 ($133 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 December 2025
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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 December 8, 2025.
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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Price

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 5/21

5:10 am-6:26 pm

1 stop16h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

10:05 am-12:25 am

1 stop11h 20m

$608

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/13

7:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/23

9:45 am-6:25 am

1 stop17h 40m

$626

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 2/13

7:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/23

5:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$627

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/21

1:40 am-9:06 am

1 stop10h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

10:08 am-12:30 am

1 stop11h 22m

$643

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 2/22

10:50 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops19h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

5:00 pm-6:25 am

1 stop10h 25m

$695

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 12/22

7:30 am-12:15 am

1 stop19h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

1:45 am-6:25 am

1 stop25h 40m

$804

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/24

1:45 am-8:50 am

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

1:45 am-6:25 am

1 stop25h 40m

$804

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 12/20

7:30 am-12:15 am

1 stop19h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

1:45 am-6:25 am

1 stop25h 40m

$855

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/24

7:30 am-12:15 am

1 stop19h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

4:15 pm-12:40 am

1 stop29h 25m

$868

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 12/24

7:30 am-12:15 am

1 stop19h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

4:15 pm-6:25 am

1 stop11h 10m

$868

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Compare providers for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José

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 Rio de Janeiro to San José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

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

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 December 5, 2025.

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 28 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 $503). 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 50m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $626. There are 3578 mi between Rio de Janeiro and San José. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $166 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from GOL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $179 and $189, 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 $503). 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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