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$217+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIO — SJO
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 9, 2026.

This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/147:10 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop11h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 8/234:55 pm
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop10h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/5$471
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Fri 8/2110:30 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop24h 49m
Copa Airlines
Sat 9/52:48 pm
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop10h 17m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/6$493
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sun 7/262:25 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop19h 36m
Copa Airlines
Thu 7/305:45 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop19h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/6$494
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sun 7/191:30 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop10h 36m
Copa Airlines
Tue 7/2810:03 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop18h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/6$513
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Mon 10/191:30 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop12h 28m
Copa Airlines
Wed 10/2812:05 pm
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop12h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/6$514
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/266:35 pm
GIG
-
SJO
2 stops24h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 8/294:55 pm
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop10h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/8$529
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/182:25 am
GIG
-
SJO
1 stop9h 41m
Copa Airlines
Mon 7/278:30 am
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop20h 10m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/6$532
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1012:15 pm
GIG
-
SJO
2 stops30h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 8/144:55 pm
SJO
-
GIG
1 stop10h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/5$551

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 July 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$471
(LATAM Airlines)

One-way from

$217
(LATAM Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$499
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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 July 9, 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

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Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/26

7:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop11h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/29

4:55 pm-6:15 am

1 stop10h 20m

$471

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/9

1:25 am-6:59 pm

1 stop20h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/14

4:08 am-12:25 am

1 stop17h 17m

$493

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/5

1:25 am-1:52 pm

1 stop15h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/20

12:05 pm-7:40 am

1 stop16h 35m

$493

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/23

10:30 am-7:10 am

1 stop23h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/28

4:08 am-4:05 am

1 stop20h 57m

$494

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/3

5:10 am-12:19 pm

1 stop10h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/13

8:45 am-4:05 am

1 stop16h 20m

$494

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 8/13

5:10 am-4:49 pm

1 stop14h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/22

5:55 pm-7:40 am

1 stop10h 45m

$494

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 8/21

10:30 am-8:19 am

1 stop24h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

2:48 pm-4:05 am

1 stop10h 17m

$494

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 10/19

1:30 am-10:58 am

1 stop12h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

12:05 pm-4:00 am

1 stop12h 55m

$513

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/10

12:15 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops30h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/14

4:55 pm-6:20 am

1 stop10h 25m

$551

Rio de JaneiroSan José

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 7/20

5:10 am-7:01 pm

1 stop16h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

10:03 am-7:40 am

1 stop18h 37m

$619

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Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José (average of $170). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $419). 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?

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 July 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines from Rio de Janeiro to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

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 1 airline.

  • 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 11h 50m. LATAM Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $471. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San José round-trip?

    Currently priced at $452, Copa Airlines will fly you from Rio de Janeiro to San José and back. In addition to Copa Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Copa Airlines is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José (average of $170). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $419). 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 airline flying from Rio de Janeiro to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 July 9, 2026.
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Copa AirlinesCheapest$452Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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