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$186+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo, Brazil (SAO)

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 11/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAO
dic. 26 — ene. 21
vie. 12/26
vie. 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
jue. 11/278:47 amSJO - GRU
1 stop9h 03mCopa Airlines
dom. 11/305:25 amGRU - SJO
1 stop11h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/25$399
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mar. 12/26:07 pmSJO - GRU
1 stop9h 23mCopa Airlines
lun. 12/81:40 amGRU - SJO
1 stop9h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/25$421
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
lun. 11/244:08 amSJO - GRU
1 stop17h 02mCopa Airlines
mar. 12/25:25 amGRU - SJO
1 stop11h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/24$438
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
vie. 12/56:15 amSJO - GRU
1 stop14h 55mCopa Airlines
mar. 12/91:40 amGRU - SJO
1 stop9h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/25$440
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
jue. 12/44:08 amSJO - GRU
1 stop13h 42mCopa Airlines
lun. 12/81:40 amGRU - SJO
1 stop9h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/25$442
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
vie. 12/54:08 amSJO - GRU
1 stop13h 42mCopa Airlines
vie. 12/121:30 amGRU - SJO
1 stop11h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/24$450
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mar. 12/24:08 amSJO - GRU
1 stop17h 02mCopa Airlines
lun. 12/155:25 amGRU - SJO
1 stop14h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/25$460
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sáb. 12/61:45 amSJO - GRU
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/103:55 amGRU - SJO
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$463
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
dom. 11/304:08 amSJO - GRU
1 stop17h 07mCopa Airlines
lun. 12/81:40 amGRU - SJO
1 stop9h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/24$485
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/245:00 pmSJO - CGH
2 stops17h 35mLATAM Airlines
dom. 1/119:35 pmCGH - SJO
2 stops21h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/26$764
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/275:00 pmSJO - CGH
2 stops14h 40mLATAM Airlines
dom. 1/46:00 pmCGH - SJO
2 stops24h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/23$910
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/265:00 pmSJO - CGH
2 stops23h 35mLATAM Airlines
dom. 1/119:35 pmCGH - SJO
2 stops21h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/24$928

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Sao Paulo flight deals. Data was last updated noviembre 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$378
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$186
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$374

Good round-trip deal

$367 or less

Good one-way deal

$245 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo 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 noviembre 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Sao Paulo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/19

11:01 am-12:10 am

1 stop10h 09m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mar. 2/24

1:40 am-10:00 am

1 stop11h 20m

$378

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/12

8:11 am-12:15 am

1 stop13h 04m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mar. 2/17

1:30 am-4:48 pm

1 stop18h 18m

$399

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/11

8:11 am-12:10 am

1 stop12h 59m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

dom. 2/15

5:25 am-1:53 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$399

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/13

10:08 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 07m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

sáb. 2/28

3:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop8h 55m

$400

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/2

6:07 pm-6:30 am

1 stop9h 23m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

lun. 12/8

1:40 am-8:19 am

1 stop9h 39m

$421

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/12

8:11 am-12:15 am

1 stop13h 04m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

dom. 2/15

1:30 am-9:06 am

1 stop10h 36m

$421

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/8

8:11 am-12:10 am

1 stop12h 59m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mar. 2/17

1:40 am-9:06 am

1 stop10h 26m

$421

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - CGH

SJOCGH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/8

5:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

mié. 2/18

8:10 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$595

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - CGH

SJOCGH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 1/22

5:00 pm-10:00 am

2 stops14h 00m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

mié. 1/28

6:10 pm-12:15 am

2 stops33h 05m

$663

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - CGH

SJOCGH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/7

5:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

mié. 2/18

8:10 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$665

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo (average of $161). Flying from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 CR to SAO?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Sao Paulo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Sao Paulo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to Sao Paulo flights?

Over the last year, GOL have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sao Paulo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sao Paulo. 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 Sao Paulo. Reviews last updated noviembre 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, GOL, and Avianca from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. 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
1,567 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

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
1,567 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,567 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

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
1,130 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,567 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

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
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,477 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,567 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo?

    There are many flights that can get you from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo in 10h 09m. Fly via Copa Airlines or LATAM Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Costa Rica and Sao Paulo is about 3438 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $186 on GOL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $200 and Copa Airlines from $201 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo?

    On average you can expect to pay $328 for a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. The cheapest flight overall is $186 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl) is currently priced at $372.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Sao Paulo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo 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 Costa Rica to Sao Paulo?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo (average of $161). Flying from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. 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 noviembre 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$233Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$290Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AviancaCheapest$326Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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