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Cheap flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro from $251

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4:55 pm - 4:40 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 45m1 stop Lima J Chavez Intl
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7:10 am - 3:55 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 45m1 stop Lima J Chavez Intl
$469LATAM Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 7
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4:55 pm - 4:40 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 45m1 stop Lima J Chavez Intl
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7:10 am - 3:55 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 45m1 stop Lima J Chavez Intl
$469LATAM Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2
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4:55 pm - 4:40 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
20h 45m1 stop Lima J Chavez Intl
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7:10 am - 3:55 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 45m1 stop Lima J Chavez Intl
$469LATAM Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1
Copa Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 12:30 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
27h 20m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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5:05 am - 9:07 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 02m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$472Copa Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
Avianca Logo
9:30 am - 12:30 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
12h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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7:50 pm - 8:50 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 00m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado
$474Avianca
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:55 am - 12:30 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 35m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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4:50 pm - 12:30 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$484Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Avianca Logo
1:55 am - 2:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
33h 10m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi
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4:50 pm - 4:20 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$490Avianca
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 am - 12:30 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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8:35 am - 12:30 amGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 55m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado
$498Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 3
Copa Airlines Logo
5:37 am - 4:00 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 23m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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5:05 am - 6:35 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 30m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$502Copa Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11
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6:10 pm - 8:00 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
10h 50m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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2:35 am - 1:53 pmGIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 18m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$515Copa Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Feb 16

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Avianca flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

Our best Avianca deals on San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight tickets
Avianca
Oct 27
SJO9:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 00m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 3
GIG7:50 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 00m
2 stops
SJO8:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$474
Avianca
Oct 29
SJO1:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 10m
2 stops
GIG2:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 5
GIG4:50 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 30m
1 stop
SJO4:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$490
Avianca
Oct 27
SJO9:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 00m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 2
GIG1:40 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
10h 10m
1 stop
SJO8:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$493

Copa Airlines flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Nov 5
SJO6:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 50m
1 stop
GIG8:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 11
GIG5:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
11h 46m
1 stop
SJO1:51 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$460
Copa Airlines
Nov 4
SJO6:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
27h 20m
1 stop
GIG12:30 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 11
GIG5:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
31h 02m
1 stop
SJO9:07 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$472
Copa Airlines
Nov 6
SJO5:37 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 23m
1 stop
GIG4:00 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Nov 11
GIG5:05 amRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 30m
1 stop
SJO6:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$502

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San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/26

4:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/7

7:10 am-3:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$469

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/26

4:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/2

7:10 am-3:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$469

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/27

4:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 11/1

7:10 am-3:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$469

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/4

6:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/11

5:05 am-9:07 am

1 stop31h 02m

$472

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/27

9:30 am-12:30 am

1 stop12h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/3

7:50 pm-8:50 am

2 stops16h 00m

$474

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

1:55 am-12:30 am

1 stop19h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/5

4:50 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 40m

$484

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

1:55 am-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 11/5

4:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$490

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/26

1:50 am-12:30 am

1 stop19h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/3

8:35 am-12:30 am

2 stops18h 55m

$498

San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/6

5:37 am-4:00 am

1 stop19h 23m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/11

5:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$502
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San JoséRio de Janeiro

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJOGIG

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

6:10 pm-8:00 am

1 stop10h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/16

2:35 am-1:53 pm

1 stop14h 18m

$515

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $430 to $563.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $460.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $463. If you are unable to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport during the month of May, then departing from San José during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $484.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for around $514 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San José for as low as $450 on momondo.

How have San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$251

Fastest flight time

9h 27m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San José in the past 72 hours is $251. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $469.
The fastest flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 9h 27m
There are no direct flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

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

    The distance between San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is about 3569.1 mi. Typically, this will take 9h 27m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

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

    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–Galeão Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

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AviancaPriceFrom $214Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,555 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $232Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,543 reviews
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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $243Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,977 reviews
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