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Flights from San José to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $395 round-trip, compared to $465 via a layover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from San José to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 4% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the San José to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $416 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $476, a difference of $60. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport are Avenida Paulista, Allianz Parque and Shopping Morumbi. These are among the most viewed places in Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $445. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San José to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 3,438 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from San José to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $432, which is 79% above the typical average for this route.

GOL is the only airline operating San José to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 44m, compared with 10h 43m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 11h 16m via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport is 3 hours ahead of San José (Brasilia Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· FOCO
· Localiza
· Avis
· MOVIDA
· keddy by Europcar

Round-trip flights from San José to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport range from $395 to $508, with an average of $445 over the past 12 months. Anything below $395 counts as a good deal.