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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl departing on 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the cheapest deals for flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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4:08 am - 12:25 amSJO-GIG
17h 17m1 stop
5:20 am - 7:07 pmGIG-SJO
16h 47m1 stop
$320Copa Airlines
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Mon, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 21
4:08 am - 12:25 amSJO-GIG
17h 17m1 stop
5:20 am - 6:51 pmGIG-SJO
16h 31m1 stop
$321Copa Airlines
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Wed, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 19
8:40 pm - 3:15 pmSJO-GIG
15h 35m1 stop
9:30 pm - 6:25 pmGIG-SJO
47h 55m2 stops
$341GOL
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Tue, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 19
8:40 pm - 6:55 pmSJO-GIG
19h 15m1 stop
12:15 am - 6:25 pmGIG-SJO
21h 10m2 stops
$343GOL
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Tue, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 20
5:00 pm - 6:35 amSJO-GIG
10h 35m1 stop
7:25 am - 3:45 pmGIG-SJO
11h 20m1 stop
$345LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 20
5:00 pm - 6:35 amSJO-GIG
10h 35m1 stop
11:25 am - 6:25 pmGIG-SJO
10h 00m1 stop
Tue, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 14
5:00 pm - 10:15 amSJO-GIG
14h 15m2 stops
10:25 pm - 3:45 pmGIG-SJO
20h 20m2 stops
$356LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 26
5:00 pm - 6:35 amSJO-GIG
10h 35m1 stop
7:40 am - 6:25 pmGIG-SJO
13h 45m2 stops
Thu, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 5
10:15 am - 6:15 amSJO-GIG
17h 00m2 stops
1:45 am - 4:00 pmGIG-SJO
17h 15m1 stop
$590Avianca
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Thu, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 20
10:15 am - 6:15 amSJO-GIG
17h 00m2 stops
1:45 am - 4:00 pmGIG-SJO
17h 15m1 stop
$594Avianca
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Tue, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 20
10:55 am - 8:05 amSJO-GIG
18h 10m1 stop
$175Copa Airlines
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Tue, Nov 12
8:25 am - 12:25 amSJO-GIG
13h 00m1 stop
$186Copa Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26
5:20 pm - 12:25 amSJO-GIG
28h 05m1 stop
$201Copa Airlines
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Sat, Dec 28
5:20 pm - 3:50 amSJO-GIG
31h 30m1 stop
$202Copa Airlines
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Sun, Dec 29
8:40 pm - 7:10 amSJO-GIG
31h 30m1 stop
$211GOL
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Sat, Dec 28
5:00 pm - 9:35 amSJO-GIG
37h 35m2 stops
$232LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Dec 2
5:00 pm - 10:20 pmSJO-GIG
26h 20m2 stops
$285LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Dec 30
4:08 am - 11:50 pmSJO-GIG
16h 42m2 stops
Sun, Dec 1
5:00 pm - 8:30 pmSJO-GIG
24h 30m3 stops
Mon, Dec 2
2:20 pm - 9:35 amSJO-GIG
16h 15m1 stop
$1,294United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4
8:07 am - 3:50 amSJO-GIG
16h 43m1 stop
1:25 am - 7:35 amGIG-SJO
9h 10m1 stop
$519Copa Airlines
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Sun, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 8
4:55 pm - 6:15 amSJO-GIG
10h 20m1 stop
7:20 am - 4:00 pmGIG-SJO
11h 40m1 stop
$681Avianca
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Sun, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 9
8:44 am - 8:05 amSJO-GIG
20h 21m1 stop
1:25 am - 8:08 amGIG-SJO
9h 43m1 stop
$745Copa Airlines
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Fri, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 8
10:15 am - 6:15 amSJO-GIG
17h 00m2 stops
1:45 am - 4:00 pmGIG-SJO
17h 15m1 stop
$759Avianca
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Sun, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 8
10:15 am - 6:15 amSJO-GIG
17h 00m2 stops
7:20 am - 4:00 pmGIG-SJO
11h 40m1 stop
$778Avianca
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Sun, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 9
9:00 pm - 12:40 amSJO-GIG
24h 40m2 stops
1:45 am - 7:00 pmGIG-SJO
20h 15m2 stops
$982Avianca
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Sun, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 8
10:15 am - 6:15 amSJO-GIG
17h 00m2 stops
7:20 am - 6:55 pmGIG-SJO
14h 35m2 stops
$1,040Avianca
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Sun, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 9

Flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San José to Rio de Janeiro, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San José, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $374 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $637 and $609 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 108 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$175
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San José to Rio de Janeiro flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport was $175 for a one-way ticket and $320 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Rio de Janeiro from San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Rio de Janeiro?

    When flying out of San José you will be using San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You will be landing at Rio de Janeiro, also known as Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Rio de Janeiro?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Rio de Janeiro.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Rio de Janeiro from San José?

    Bogotá is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San José to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro, Copa Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $618 and an overall rating of 7.7, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $502 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and GIG can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Rio de Janeiro?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rio de Janeiro from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Rio de Janeiro. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1885 reviews
7.1Food
7.6Comfort
7.9Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.2Crew
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Just a minor inconvinient with weather delay! but not Copa's fault

10.0 ExcellentAdrian, Oct 2024SJO - PTY
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Just a minor inconvinient with weather delay! but not Copa's fault

Copa definitely offers better service and price than other airlines.

Very good, despite we had a delay because of some problems at the airport.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

Horrible experience from start to end. Copa costumer service is non existent. They treat you bad. Everybody tells you different information. We didn’t received our luggage in the 1 day stop we did even we they said if was not going to be a problem. They didn’t respect the seats that we had and spread our family leaving in between of two big people who didn’t leave any space for me and crush me from side to side. I’ll never recommend Copa to anybody.

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

other than a slight delay in takeoff from Panama , the flights were excellent ..... we will continue to use Copa whenever possible for flights to and from Central and South America ....

Cons: "Copa is trash . Doesn’t accolade passengers with hotels . They except people to wait in the airport for 14 hrs lay over when it’s their fault ! Straight trash . Poor 79 year old lady had to stay at the airport cause her family was 4 hours away ! Trash trash"
Pros: "Nothing. This airline is awful in every way imaginable."
Cons: "We booked tickets to Costa Rica with Copa and they just changed our flights to two days later than the booking. They didn’t even bother to inform us of the change we only found out because we booked through Kayak and they let us know. Apparently Copa expects you to frequently check your booking just in case they’ve changed anything and don’t feel the need to inform their customers of any changes they make. Then we were told we could get a Copa voucher to use for other Copa flights for having to cancel our booking and rebook with another airline as a 48 hour change to our flight made flying with Copa not doable for us. But the website kept telling us we had a voucher that was sent to our email but despite repeated attempts it never came through. And spent hours trying to get through to someone on the phone to sort it out with no success ever getting through. My advice. NEVER EVER FLY WITH COPA."
Cons: "The turbulence was really bad ! I couldn’t sleep at all !"

My whole return flight itinerary, 3 flights, got canceled without any warning to me because I missed one of the earlier flights 3 weeks ago

Boarding, crew and food. Seats are too small Love Avianca

Almost we lost our connection from Bogota to Aruba 🥴 Because we get out late from the plane of Medellin

Avíanca now has cero entertainment, food and even water for their travels in economy. We spend all 6 or more hours ignored or we are offered products to buy using only credit card .

They charged for WATER on a SIX hour flight!! never again!

Our flight from BOS - BOG was delayed 10 hours because they were waiting for a Flight attendant to fly from Miami. They lied and said they would give us food and hotel. That was a straight Lie! It never came! We were in the airport for 13 hours with Two babies. We were on the plane 7 more Hours. When we asked to get diapers from our checked luggage, Jorge in Boston told my wife she should have planned better. Meanwhile, the 10 Avianca Employees Sat there and did nothing for 13 hours. Yes, we planned for 10 hours with the wait and the flight, not 20 hours JORGE! If this was an American company we would have got a refund! But they are not up to American standards. The kicker is they apparently needed the 3rd stewardess to serve the food. Guess what? It was 4AM when they tried to serve the FOOD! Everybody was asleep by then! Ridiculous! Never Again!

Fly was cancel on the las minute wiht out tell me

Definitely my worst experience. We booked a flight JFK - Cartagena with a layover at Bogota. My partner and I were on time for the boarding at 10:55pm. We were about to enter in the plane, literally, when one of the officer from the airline Avianca, took the passport of my partner to apparently « looked at his luggage reservation ». It made no sense, first the luggage was under my name, and then we went through all the controls at the airport. The person went back to the gate inside the airport, I followed my partner. The employees from the airline were rude and disrespectful. They were not explaining us what’s was going on. After 5 minutes of silence treatment. They told us that my partner was intoxicated (it was absolutely not true, they never conducted tests btw) and he couldn’t board in the plane and he will take the next one. They didn’t late us coordinated the trip, and not even let us say goodbye to each other. I was forced to take the plane to bogota and my partner to stay in NYC. It was traumatic. My partner had to wait 6h in the airport (night time) and he had to pay an additional ticket even tho the employees mentioned he was going to take the next flight. We are going to file a complain. It’s unbelievable. First and last time I will ever use this airline. I do not recommend.

More than 3 hours of delay and not even a snack was given.

GOL made the flight experience a true delight. Everything was smooth, from the check in process, to the disembarking moment.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Rio de Janeiro found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/12Tue
1 stopCopa Airlines
18h 10mSJO-GIG
$175
11/26Tue
1 stopCopa Airlines
13h 00mSJO-GIG
$186
12/28Sat
1 stopCopa Airlines
28h 05mSJO-GIG
$201
12/29Sun
1 stopCopa Airlines
31h 30mSJO-GIG
$202
12/28Sat
1 stopGOL
31h 30mSJO-GIG
$211
12/2Mon
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
37h 35mSJO-GIG
$232
12/30Mon
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
26h 20mSJO-GIG
$285
12/1Sun
2 stops
16h 42mSJO-GIG
$384
12/2Mon
3 stops
24h 30mSJO-GIG
$419
12/4Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
16h 15mSJO-GIG
$1,294

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Last minute flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Rio de Janeiro that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/3Sun
multi-stopCopa Airlines
16h 43mSJO-GIG
11/8Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
9h 10mGIG-SJO
$519
11/3Sun
multi-stopAvianca
10h 20mSJO-GIG
11/9Sat
multi-stopAvianca
11h 40mGIG-SJO
$681
11/1Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
20h 21mSJO-GIG
11/8Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
9h 43mGIG-SJO
$745
11/3Sun
multi-stopAvianca
17h 00mSJO-GIG
11/8Fri
multi-stopAvianca
17h 15mGIG-SJO
$759
11/3Sun
multi-stopAvianca
17h 00mSJO-GIG
11/9Sat
multi-stopAvianca
11h 40mGIG-SJO
$778
11/3Sun
multi-stopAvianca
24h 40mSJO-GIG
11/8Fri
multi-stopAvianca
20h 15mGIG-SJO
$982
11/3Sun
multi-stopAvianca
17h 00mSJO-GIG
11/9Sat
multi-stopAvianca
14h 35mGIG-SJO
$1,040

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