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Cheap flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro from $232

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro departing on 8/28. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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4:55 pm - 6:15 am-
10h 20m
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7:05 am - 3:55 pm-
11h 50m
$431LATAM Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11
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4:55 pm - 4:30 pm-
20h 35m
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 3:55 pm-
11h 50m
$431LATAM Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Sep 15
LATAM Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 4:30 pm-
20h 35m
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 3:55 pm-
11h 50m
$431LATAM Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19
Avianca Logo
9:25 am - 6:15 am-
17h 50m
Avianca Logo
1:35 am - 3:25 pm-
16h 50m
$501Avianca
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 12:30 am-
12h 05m
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 3:55 pm-
11h 50m
$501Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 10
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1:45 am - 3:45 pm-
11h 00m
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 3:40 pm-
11h 30m
$501Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
Avianca Logo
9:25 am - 12:30 am-
12h 05m
Avianca Logo
1:35 am - 8:50 am-
10h 15m
$504Avianca
Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2
Avianca Logo
9:45 am - 12:40 am-
11h 55m
Avianca Logo
4:50 pm - 12:15 am-
10h 25m
$504Avianca
Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 2
Copa Airlines Logo
10:03 am - 12:25 am-
11h 22m
Copa Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 1:52 pm-
15h 22m
$507Copa Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 2
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10:03 am - 12:25 am-
11h 22m
Copa Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 1:52 pm-
15h 22m
$507Copa Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 2

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LATAM Airlines flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro

Our best LATAM Airlines deals on San José to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
LATAM Airlines
Aug 16
SJO4:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 35m
1 stop
GIG4:30 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sep 15
GIG7:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
11h 50m
1 stop
SJO3:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$431
LATAM Airlines
Sep 27
SJO4:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 35m
1 stop
GIG4:30 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Sep 30
GIG7:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
11h 50m
1 stop
SJO3:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$458
LATAM Airlines
Aug 18
SJO4:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 20m
1 stop
GIG6:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 17
GIG4:15 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
14h 25m
2 stops
SJO3:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$459

Avianca flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Avianca deals on San José to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Avianca
Sep 28
SJO9:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 05m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Oct 2
GIG1:35 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
10h 15m
1 stop
SJO8:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$504
Avianca
Oct 26
SJO1:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 00m
1 stop
GIG3:45 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 3
GIG4:50 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
10h 25m
1 stop
SJO12:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$505
Avianca
Oct 31
SJO1:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 00m
1 stop
GIG3:45 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 7
GIG4:50 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
SJO8:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$529

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San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/6

4:55 pm-6:15 am

1 stop10h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 9/11

7:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$431

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/16

4:55 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/15

7:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$431

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/13

4:55 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 9/19

7:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$431

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/1

9:25 am-6:15 am

1 stop17h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/6

1:35 am-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$501

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/31

9:25 am-12:30 am

1 stop12h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 9/10

7:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$501

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/31

1:45 am-3:45 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/7

7:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$501

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/28

9:25 am-12:30 am

1 stop12h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/2

1:35 am-8:50 am

1 stop10h 15m

$504

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/25

9:45 am-12:40 am

1 stop11h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/2

4:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop10h 25m

$504

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/26

10:03 am-12:25 am

1 stop11h 22m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/2

1:30 am-1:52 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$507

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/26

10:03 am-12:25 am

1 stop11h 22m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/2

1:30 am-1:52 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$507

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San José to Rio de Janeiro

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San José and Rio de Janeiro?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $428 to $521.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $431.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro from San José is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $443, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from San José averaging around $450.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro for around $499 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro from San José for as low as $413 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San José to Rio de Janeiro flights?

You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to Rio de Janeiro flight.

How have San José to Rio de Janeiro flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for San José to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San José to Rio de Janeiro according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

10h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro takes 10h 30m
There are no direct flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro. There are no popular flight routes from San José to Rio de Janeiro.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to Rio de Janeiro

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Rio de Janeiro by plane?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Rio de Janeiro are 3575.9 mi apart from one another. 10h 30m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

    The required travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rio de Janeiro. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San José to Rio de Janeiro?

Best airlines flying from San José to Rio de Janeiro

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
AviancaPriceFrom $214Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,522 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $232Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,564 reviews
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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $333Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,969 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $334Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,270 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Rio de Janeiro

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 8.1 mi from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport