Sao Paulo

$243+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAO
Jul 9 — Jul 161
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/104:00 pm
SJO
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GRU
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Sun 9/201:20 am
GRU
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SJO
1 stop10h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8$452
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Fri 11/209:45 am
SJO
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GRU
1 stop16h 55m
Avianca
Sun 11/292:40 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 6/6$453
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 9/1112:05 pm
SJO
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GRU
1 stop12h 30m
Copa Airlines
Sun 9/202:00 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop17h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/4$455
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/241:45 am
SJO
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GRU
1 stop11h 30m
Avianca
Fri 1/12:40 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 6/9$471
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Tue 12/221:45 am
SJO
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GRU
1 stop17h 55m
Avianca
Fri 1/12:40 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 6/5$472
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 6/208:14 am
SJO
-
GRU
1 stop12h 56m
Copa Airlines
Fri 6/262:00 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop12h 06m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/4$474
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Mon 6/224:10 am
SJO
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GRU
1 stop17h 20m
Copa Airlines
Thu 7/22:00 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 21m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/5$476
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/184:00 pm
SJO
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GRU
1 stop27h 30m
Avianca
Sat 10/247:35 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop19h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8$478
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 11/69:45 am
SJO
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GRU
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Sun 11/82:40 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8$479
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/99:45 am
SJO
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GRU
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/167:35 am
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$480
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/274:00 pm
SJO
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GRU
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/39:30 pm
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$489
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/131:40 am
SJO
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GRU
1 stop11h 25m
Avianca
Mon 8/175:15 pm
GRU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 6/8$491

Find 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 June 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$452
(Avianca)

One-way from

$243
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$377

Good one-way deal

$197 or less
From Costa Rica to Sao Paulo (SAO)
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo (SAO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo (SAO).

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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 June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/6

5:55 pm-6:30 am

1 stop9h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 8/9

2:00 am-8:19 am

1 stop9h 19m

$455

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/8

5:45 am-12:10 am

1 stop15h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 8/14

1:30 am-10:58 am

1 stop12h 28m

$455

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/9

8:45 am-12:10 am

1 stop12h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 8/21

2:00 am-10:58 am

1 stop11h 58m

$455
Quickest round-trip

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/4

6:17 pm-6:30 am

1 stop9h 13m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 8/9

5:00 am-10:58 am

1 stop8h 58m

$455

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/9

8:12 am-12:30 am

1 stop13h 18m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 8/19

5:00 am-6:24 pm

1 stop16h 24m

$455

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - GRU

SJOGRU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/19

8:45 am-12:30 am

1 stop12h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 8/23

3:15 am-10:58 am

1 stop10h 43m

$455

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - CGH

SJOCGH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/21

4:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Fri 6/26

5:35 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$744

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - CGH

SJOCGH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/14

4:55 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops24h 35m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Mon 8/17

7:10 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$775

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - CGH

SJOCGH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/27

4:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Mon 8/3

7:10 pm-8:50 am

2 stops16h 40m

$997

San JoséSao Paulo

SJO - CGH

SJOCGH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/8

4:55 pm-10:30 am

2 stops14h 35m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Mon 7/27

6:00 am-11:55 pm

3 stops20h 55m

$1,447

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

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo (average of $142). Flying from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo in May is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 often are flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Sao Paulo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 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?

Thursday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo?

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 June 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,LATAM Airlines, andGOL 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.

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines

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 9h 35m. 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 $149 on GOL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $178 and Copa Airlines from $184 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $391 for a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo. The cheapest flight overall is $188 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl) is currently priced at $440.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo (average of $142). Flying from Costa Rica to Sao Paulo in May is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$188Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
GOLCheapest$290Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AviancaCheapest$311Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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