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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San José (SJO) from $283

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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
RIO — SJO
Jun 18 — Jun 251
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The best prices from Rio de Janeiro to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in June or September, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 June 13, 2024.

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January

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June

Round-trip from

$382

One-way from

$283
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 125% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 34 days in advance, which can save you up to 48% on flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 34 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $493. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $752.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in January. For low rates, June can be a great choice for travel to San José, San José Province. Flights to San José, San José Province from Rio de Janeiro in June are about $628 on average during June, but can be found for as low as $341.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIO to SJO?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Rio de Janeiro to San José flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Rio de Janeiro to San José specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Prices were last updated on June 13, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San José in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 6/1310:35 amGIG - SJO
1 stop14h 29mCopa Airlines
Tue 6/1811:04 amSJO - GIG
1 stop10h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12$581
Sun 7/211:32 amGIG - SJO
1 stop9h 17mCopa Airlines
Wed 7/318:46 amSJO - GIG
1 stop12h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/13$614
Sun 7/211:32 amGIG - SJO
1 stop9h 17mCopa Airlines
Wed 7/318:46 amSJO - GIG
1 stop12h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12$731

Rio de Janeiro to San José 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Rio de Janeiro and San José in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San José in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 12/51:25 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 35mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/178:25 amSJO - GIG
1 stop13h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/13$580
Wed 6/121:24 amGIG - SJO
1 stop14h 48mCopa Airlines
Tue 6/1811:04 amSJO - GIG
1 stop10h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12$581
Thu 12/51:25 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 35mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/164:08 amSJO - GIG
1 stop17h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/13$596
Sat 8/171:20 amGIG - SJO
1 stop9h 15mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/2511:41 amSJO - GIG
1 stop12h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12$597
Wed 10/91:20 amGIG - SJO
1 stop9h 48mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/1410:57 amSJO - GIG
1 stop10h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/13$612
Wed 10/91:20 amGIG - SJO
1 stop20h 28mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/146:07 pmSJO - GIG
1 stop10h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12$613
Sun 7/211:32 amGIG - SJO
1 stop9h 17mCopa Airlines
Wed 7/318:46 amSJO - GIG
1 stop12h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/13$614
Tue 10/11:20 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 39mCopa Airlines
Sat 10/125:52 amSJO - GIG
1 stop15h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12$615
Sun 11/101:25 amGIG - SJO
1 stop20h 26mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/158:07 amSJO - GIG
1 stop13h 18mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/13$630

One-way flights to San José from Rio de Janeiro

Search for one-way flight options from Rio de Janeiro to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip Rio de Janeiro to San José flights by using the search form above.
Wed 10/161:20 amGIG - SJO
1 stop20h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12$283
Sun 9/297:20 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 30mAvianca
Deal found 6/12$296
Sat 9/281:20 amGIG - SJO
1 stop9h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12$299
Sat 10/121:20 amGIG - SJO
1 stop9h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12$317
Thu 7/111:32 amGIG - SJO
1 stop9h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12$347
Sun 9/2910:45 amGIG - SJO
1 stop11h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12$395

Find flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José within your budget

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 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.

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Fly to

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Budget

$580 - $1,520

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Depart

Return

Price

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 8/25

1 stop9h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/3

1 stop10h 48m

$580

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/26

1 stop9h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/3

1 stop15h 27m

$581

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/13

1 stop20h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/31

1 stop12h 50m

$596

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 8/17

1 stop9h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/25

1 stop12h 59m

$597

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/2

1 stop11h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/12

2 stops27h 50m

$679

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/2

2 stops24h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/12

2 stops17h 05m

$684

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 10/2

1 stop29h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/11

1 stop25h 11m

$724

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/1

1 stop9h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/12

2 stops13h 45m

$1,158

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

GIG - SJO

GIGSJO

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/15

2 stops28h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/20

2 stops36h 34m

$1,520

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

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 May 31, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 81 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rio de Janeiro to San José. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José

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Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

64.4 - 69.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 June 13, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San José, see what other customers have to say about Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,517 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,517 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,517 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

SWISS
7.7
Good
1,893 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,517 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
2,307 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,517 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Avianca
7.4
Good
3,529 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,517 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,727 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,517 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Copa Airlines for just $580, but on average you can expect to pay $751.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at $580. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by LATAM Airlines and Avianca, with the lowest prices starting at $679 and $724, respectively. Copa Airlines is 7% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does GIG to SJO mean?

    GIG and SJO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. GIG to SJO refers to a flight route from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Rio de Janeiro to San José flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Rio de Janeiro to San José flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to San José offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Rio de Janeiro to San José flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province flight deals updated?

    The Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/13.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province (average of $382). Flying from Rio de Janeiro to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $518). 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

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