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Cheap flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro from $243

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Avianca Logo
1:40 am - 3:35 pm
SJO
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GIG
10h 55m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:20 am - 3:25 pm
GIG
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SJO
11h 05m
1 stop
$451Avianca
Sun, May 31 - Fri, Jun 5
Copa Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 4:05 am
SJO
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GIG
15h 00m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 6:26 pm
GIG
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SJO
16h 16m
1 stop
$454Copa Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13
Avianca Logo
1:40 am - 3:35 pm
SJO
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GIG
10h 55m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:40 pm - 11:55 pm
GIG
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SJO
10h 15m
1 stop
$456Avianca
Thu, Jun 25 - Wed, Jul 1
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9:25 am - 12:30 am
SJO
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GIG
12h 05m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:40 pm - 11:55 pm
GIG
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SJO
10h 15m
1 stop
$457Avianca
Tue, Jun 16 - Mon, Jun 22
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4:00 pm - 12:30 am
SJO
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GIG
29h 30m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:40 pm - 8:50 am
GIG
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SJO
19h 10m
1 stop
$458Avianca
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31
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1:50 am - 3:35 pm
SJO
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GIG
10h 45m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:40 pm - 11:55 pm
GIG
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SJO
10h 15m
1 stop
$468Avianca
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 25
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9:25 am - 12:30 am
SJO
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GIG
12h 05m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:40 pm - 11:55 pm
GIG
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SJO
10h 15m
1 stop
$470Avianca
Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Sep 8
Copa Airlines Logo
2:21 pm - 4:05 am
SJO
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GIG
10h 44m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 9:47 pm
GIG
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SJO
19h 37m
1 stop
$473Copa Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Fri, May 15
LATAM Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 1:10 pm
SJO
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SDU
17h 15m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 3:40 pm
SDU
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SJO
22h 00m
2 stops
$552LATAM Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
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4:55 pm - 11:05 am
SJO
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SDU
15h 10m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 3:40 pm
SDU
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SJO
22h 25m
2 stops
$619LATAM Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20

Avianca flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Avianca deals on San José to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Avianca
May 31
SJO1:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 55m
1 stop
GIG3:35 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Jun 5
GIG7:20 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
11h 05m
1 stop
SJO3:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$451
Avianca
Jun 25
SJO1:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 55m
1 stop
GIG3:35 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Jul 1
GIG4:40 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
10h 15m
1 stop
SJO11:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$456
Avianca
Jun 16
SJO9:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 05m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Jun 22
GIG4:40 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
10h 15m
1 stop
SJO11:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$457

Copa Airlines flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San José to Rio de Janeiro flight tickets
Copa Airlines
May 5
SJO10:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 00m
1 stop
GIG4:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 13
GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 16m
1 stop
SJO6:26 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$454
Copa Airlines
May 7
SJO2:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 44m
1 stop
GIG4:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
May 15
GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 37m
1 stop
SJO9:47 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$473
Copa Airlines
Aug 3
SJO10:03 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 02m
1 stop
GIG4:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Aug 9
GIG5:10 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
11h 41m
1 stop
SJO1:51 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$475

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San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

1:40 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 6/5

7:20 am-3:25 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$451

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

10:05 am-4:05 am

1 stop15h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 5/13

5:10 am-6:26 pm

1 stop16h 16m

$454

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/25

1:40 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 7/1

4:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$456

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/16

9:25 am-12:30 am

1 stop12h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 6/22

4:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$457

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/23

4:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/31

4:40 pm-8:50 am

1 stop19h 10m

$458
Quickest round-trip

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/13

1:50 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 4/25

4:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$468

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/8

9:25 am-12:30 am

1 stop12h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 9/8

4:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$470

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - GIG

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

2:21 pm-4:05 am

1 stop10h 44m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 5/15

5:10 am-9:47 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$473

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - SDU

SJOSDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/6

4:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 4/13

8:40 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$552

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO - SDU

SJOSDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

4:55 pm-11:05 am

2 stops15h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 4/20

8:15 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$619

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $395, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of August is another great option to travel to Rio de Janeiro, with average flight prices from San José averaging around $398.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $438 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 $357 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 22% 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 March 2026, prices for San José to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 5% 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 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro takes 10h 15m
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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  • 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 15m 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
Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $193Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,572 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $214Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,498 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $274Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,191 reviews
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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $335Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,917 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