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Find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to San José from $194

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sao Paulo to San José departing on 5/22. 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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Cheap flight deals from Sao Paulo to San José (GRU-SJO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sao Paulo to San José that are departing in the next months. 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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9:50 pm - 10:00 amGRU-SJO
15h 10m1 stop
10:45 am - 3:35 amSJO-GRU
13h 50m1 stop
$387Arajet
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Fri, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 10
1:30 am - 1:12 pmGRU-SJO
14h 42m1 stop
11:34 am - 3:43 amSJO-GRU
13h 09m1 stop
$400Copa Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Thu, Jun 27
7:45 am - 3:50 pmGRU-SJO
11h 05m1 stop
4:50 pm - 6:00 amSJO-GRU
10h 10m1 stop
$416Avianca
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 15
1:35 am - 3:50 pmGRU-SJO
17h 15m1 stop
2:04 am - 3:20 pmSJO-GRU
10h 16m1 stop
$446Avianca
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Mon, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 3
9:50 pm - 3:40 pmGRU-SJO
20h 50m2 stops
5:05 pm - 3:10 pmSJO-GRU
19h 05m2 stops
$462LATAM Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 15
3:30 am - 3:40 pmGRU-SJO
15h 10m1 stop
4:50 pm - 8:10 amSJO-GRU
12h 20m1 stop
Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
1:00 am - 3:40 pmGRU-SJO
17h 40m2 stops
5:05 pm - 1:20 pmSJO-GRU
17h 15m2 stops
$521LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 15
4:25 pm - 3:40 pmGRU-SJO
26h 15m2 stops
4:50 pm - 8:10 amSJO-GRU
12h 20m1 stop
Sun, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 10
9:40 am - 11:43 pmGRU-SJO
17h 03m1 stop
1:12 am - 7:20 amSJO-GRU
27h 08m1 stop
$2,016Aeromexico
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Tue, Jul 2 - Thu, Aug 15
9:40 am - 4:32 amGRU-SJO
21h 52m1 stop
1:12 am - 7:20 amSJO-GRU
27h 08m1 stop
$2,121Aeromexico
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Sun, Jul 7 - Thu, Aug 15

Flights from Sao Paulo to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sao Paulo to San José 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 Sao Paulo to San José?

The average price of all flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San José on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Sao Paulo, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province, 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province is August, where tickets cost $423 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $856 and $701 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province, 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 79 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to San José found on KAYAK was with Avianca for $194. Arajet proposed a round-trip connection from $387 and Copa Airlines from $400.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$194
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sao Paulo to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sao Paulo to San José 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 Sao Paulo to San José flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, San José Province was $194 for a one-way ticket and $387 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sao Paulo and San José?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sao Paulo to San José?

    Sao Paulo and San José are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Sao Paulo from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl and will be arriving at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sao Paulo to San José?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sao Paulo to San José?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sao Paulo and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sao Paulo to San José, Copa Airlines or LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sao Paulo to San José are Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $652 and an overall rating of 7.8, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $480 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sao Paulo to San José?

    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 Sao Paulo to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo to San José?

    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 San José with an airline and back to Sao Paulo with another airline. Booking your flights between Sao Paulo and SJO 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 Sao Paulo to San José?

    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 San José from Sao Paulo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Sao Paulo to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sao Paulo to San José. 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 Sao Paulo to San José? 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.
7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2799 reviews
8.3Crew
7.7Comfort
7.3Food
8.1Boarding
7.2Entertainment
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Copa me elige como "voluntario" para cambiarme y poder enviar a una familia a la cual había sobrevendido los tiquetes. Finalmente me envían a las carreras con Avianca, pero Copa lleva mis maletas hasta Panama y luego las devuelve a mi aeropuerto de origen, dejandome sin mis pertenencias y además no asumen la responsabilidad ya que dicen que es problema de Avianca Literalmente vi cuando el avión de Copa se lleva mis maletas, sus funcionarios en Bogota, incluyendo la gerente local me aseguran la entrega en Miami, pero simplemente era para poder engañarme y dar el cambio de silla por sobreventa

2.0 MediocreAlexander, Dec 2023BOG - PTY
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Copa me elige como "voluntario" para cambiarme y poder enviar a una familia a la cual había sobrevendido los tiquetes. Finalmente me envían a las carreras con Avianca, pero Copa lleva mis maletas hasta Panama y luego las devuelve a mi aeropuerto de origen, dejandome sin mis pertenencias y además no asumen la responsabilidad ya que dicen que es problema de Avianca Literalmente vi cuando el avión de Copa se lleva mis maletas, sus funcionarios en Bogota, incluyendo la gerente local me aseguran la entrega en Miami, pero simplemente era para poder engañarme y dar el cambio de silla por sobreventa

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.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
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."
Pros: "Everything has gone very well."
Cons: "The food (egg) made me get a little bit sick but it wasn’t a big deal."
Cons: "The amount of turbulence experienced was ridiculous. The landing was rough. This was the same for every flight with Copa on my round trip from SJO to MDE. This was extremely concerning."
Pros: "nice crew."
Cons: "seats were too small and uncomfortable, not possible to lean back much because of a tall passenger behind me. international flights should have better seats."
Pros: "I thought we were going to die. There was tremendous turbulence. Crew did not advise if this was to be expected and if they are worried etc"
Cons: "Better communication other than out on your seat belts. My seat was fixed and I could not move it back either"
Pros: "Everything aside from the smell seated next to me."
Cons: "The person I was seated next to had very very bad body odor. They also urinate on the seat. I had to tell the flight attendant about the spoiled seat that I previously brought to the attention of the caretaker of the individual but she had zero concern. I was on a 7 hour flight having to try and avoid the smell. I had to attempt to eat food trying to avoid that smell. The person in front of my seat was able to smell the body odor and urine. He also warned me about the urine in the seat that I was aware of but at least he cared unlike that caretaker. If not fot that experience my flight would have been much better."
Pros: "Everything really."
Cons: "If I have to choose something it would be food"

TAM is a real disappointment. We had to jump on a crowded bus for a 6am flight - although there were at least 15 available fingers that could have been used by our plane. Then, we were placed on row 30 - the last row of the plane, despite having purchased the tickets a long time ago and being TAM gold plus members. Note: worse seats on the plane. Great way of rewarding your frequent flyers TAM ! I now remember why I stoped flying internationally with TAM and moved to American, United, Swiss, Lufthansa and BA. TAM has no respect for its customers.

Terrible They charged me 157$ for excess baggage even though my bags were within the normally accepted limits Flight was late. Service was poor. The snacks were really bad

It was a good experience, the flight was a little too long & the food was ok

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

Cons: "The flight was full and all seats were taken. It means it was impossible to maintain the required and necessary social distancing."
Pros: "Muito confortável. Boarding muito rápido. Muito bem atendido a bordo."
Cons: "Infelizmente o serviço de bordo não pode ser apreciado, mas entendo que é pela segurança dos passageiros."
Pros: "The crew was great"
Cons: "They should be on time but we left 30 minutes later."
Cons: "Boarding was very confusing. The waiting area was filled with people milling around, trying to find their line."
Pros: "All the staff was great."
Cons: "I was trying to upgrade for business and the front desk told me Can only be done 24 hours. What diferentes it makes if I paid in front desk or by the phone?"
Pros: "The crew was very friendly, and the food was the best I've had on a plane trip."

I was shocked flying to El Salvador that they only give you water. Everything else you have to pay for. There is no wifi or entertainment and it’s an international flight. At least back in the day they had tvs on the plane and everyone watched the same movie. Also seats do not recline, even comfort or plus.

The personal at the front desk in Manaos was awesome, I have never experience anything like that before, the person who attended me deserves to have a promotion I still remember him, very educated, kind but overall he could put himself on your position

The good thing is the flight was on time and the crew was really nice. They can work better the arriving with staff

Boarding was very expedite. The chairs are fixed you can't rest comfortable during the flight.

There was absolutely no food or drink service unless it was paid for. I am not used to this.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

They could offer free food and drink like other international flights.

Delay almost an hour which meant when we got to Guatemala there where 3 flights at the same time, you can imagine the caos in customs, avianca doesn’t care about passengers or schedules

No complimentary food and beverage (water, soda, coffe) is offered for a six and a half hours long international flight, not even in premium economy, just to try to squeeze a few more dollars out of the passengers. First and last time flying with Avianca.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sao Paulo to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/22Wed
1 stopAvianca
11h 05mGRU-SJO
$194
5/14Tue
1 stopAvianca
10h 10mGRU-SJO
$208
5/12Sun
1 stopAvianca
10h 10mGRU-SJO
$216
5/15Wed
1 stopAvianca
10h 10mGRU-SJO
$227
5/22Wed
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
20h 50mGRU-SJO
$248
5/27Mon
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
20h 55mGRU-SJO
$262
5/14Tue
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
20h 50mGRU-SJO
$268
5/15Wed
1 stopLATAM Airlines
11h 25mGRU-SJO
$282
5/26Sun
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
27h 25mGRU-SJO
$286
5/27Mon
3 stops
32h 57mGRU-SJO
$352

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Last minute flights from Sao Paulo to San José

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 Sao Paulo to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/6Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
9h 09mGRU-SJO
5/22Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
10h 16mSJO-GRU
$465
5/5Sun
multi-stopCopa Airlines
9h 19mGRU-SJO
7/31Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
17h 05mSJO-GRU
$789

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Sao Paulo - San José Flights

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Sao Paulo (GRU)Brazil

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

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San José - Sao Paulo

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