RIO - SJO

$197 Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José departing on 5/25. 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 airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rio de Janeiro to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rio de Janeiro to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$431
Overall average: $394
Avianca
Mon 6/22Wed 7/1
GIG - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$197
Typical prices: $178-$217
LATAM Airlines
Mon 5/25
GIG - SJO • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Sao Paulo (GRU)
Cheapest • Avg $411 (round-trip)
Bogotá (BOG)
Shortest trip • 9h 40m (one-way)
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 22% price drop
February
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José (RIO-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to San José

Mon, Jun 22 - Wed, Jul 1
Avianca Logo
4:40 pm - 11:55 pm
GIG
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SJO
10h 15m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
9:25 am - 12:30 am
SJO
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GIG
12h 05m
1 stop
$431Avianca
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 18
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 1:53 pm
GIG
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SJO
11h 43m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 4:05 am
SJO
-
GIG
15h 00m
1 stop
$433Copa Airlines
Mon, Jun 22 - Tue, Jun 30
Avianca Logo
4:40 pm - 11:55 pm
GIG
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SJO
10h 15m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:50 am - 3:35 pm
SJO
-
GIG
10h 45m
1 stop
$434Avianca
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 30
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 1:53 pm
GIG
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SJO
11h 43m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:14 am - 12:25 am
SJO
-
GIG
13h 11m
1 stop
$443Copa Airlines
Mon, Jun 22 - Tue, Jun 30
Avianca Logo
4:40 pm - 11:55 pm
GIG
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SJO
10h 15m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:50 am - 3:35 pm
SJO
-
GIG
10h 45m
1 stop
$445Avianca
Thu, May 21 - Sat, Jun 6
Copa Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 6:26 pm
GIG
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SJO
10h 56m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:14 am - 4:05 am
SJO
-
GIG
16h 51m
1 stop
$451Copa Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 2
Copa Airlines Logo
1:40 am - 8:20 am
GIG
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SJO
9h 40m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 4:05 am
SJO
-
GIG
10h 16m
1 stop
$456Copa Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 4
Copa Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 8:20 am
GIG
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SJO
25h 10m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 12:25 am
SJO
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GIG
10h 24m
1 stop
$459Copa Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Mon, Apr 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 1:21 pm
GIG
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SJO
11h 11m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 6:05 am
SJO
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GIG
10h 10m
1 stop
$461Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Apr 6
LATAM Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 3:35 pm
GIG
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SJO
10h 35m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 6:05 am
SJO
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GIG
10h 10m
1 stop
$462LATAM Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Rio de Janeiro to San José flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José, 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 Rio de Janeiro to San José is October, where tickets cost $385 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $688 and $682 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonMay
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rio de Janeiro to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Rio de Janeiro to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José was $197 for a one-way ticket and $431 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Rio de Janeiro and on arrival in San José.

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

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

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to San José

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San José (SJO)