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$164 Find Cheap Flights from Sao Paulo to San José

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sao Paulo to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$334
Overall average: $359
Avianca
Wed 10/29Thu 11/6
GRU - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$568
Typical prices: $226-371
GOL
Tue 10/28Tue 11/11
GRU - SJO • Non-stop
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Avianca
Cheapest • from $334 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 9% price drop
December
Most popular
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Nonstop flights
3 days a week
There are direct flights from Sao Paulo to San José 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sao Paulo to San José

Wed, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 6
Avianca Logo
2:40 am - 8:50 amGRU-SJO
9h 10m1 stop
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4:15 pm - 5:40 amSJO-GRU
10h 25m1 stop
$334Avianca
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 9
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1:40 am - 9:59 amGRU-SJO
11h 19m1 stop
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4:08 am - 12:10 amSJO-GRU
17h 02m1 stop
$337Copa Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 15
Copa Airlines Logo
3:10 am - 6:37 pmGRU-SJO
18h 27m1 stop
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4:08 am - 12:10 amSJO-GRU
17h 02m1 stop
$346Copa Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
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7:35 am - 3:35 pmGRU-SJO
11h 00m1 stop
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4:15 pm - 4:15 pmSJO-GRU
21h 00m1 stop
$354Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 3:35 pmGRU-SJO
11h 00m1 stop
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1:45 am - 4:15 pmSJO-GRU
11h 30m1 stop
$355Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Copa Airlines Logo
3:10 am - 1:53 pmGRU-SJO
13h 43m1 stop
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4:09 am - 12:15 amSJO-GRU
17h 06m1 stop
$356Copa Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 7
Copa Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 4:53 pmGRU-SJO
14h 28m1 stop
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4:08 am - 8:50 pmSJO-GRU
13h 42m1 stop
$357Copa Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 5
Avianca Logo
7:35 am - 3:20 pmGRU-SJO
10h 45m1 stop
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1:45 am - 10:40 pmSJO-GRU
17h 55m1 stop
$359Avianca
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Mar 11
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9:20 pm - 3:35 pmGRU-SJO
21h 15m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 4:30 pmSJO-GRU
20h 30m1 stop
$443LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:05 am - 3:35 pmGRU-SJO
18h 30m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 1:50 pmSJO-GRU
17h 50m2 stops
$456LATAM Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sao Paulo to San José flights

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 round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Sao Paulo to San José, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Sao Paulo, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José is November, where tickets cost $350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $505 and $415 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $383, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$164
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Sao Paulo to San José

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José was $164 for a one-way ticket and $334 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?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sao Paulo to San José flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sao Paulo and San José.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sao Paulo to San José?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Sao Paulo to San José on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sao Paulo to San José are Copa Airlines and GOL. With an average price for the route of $405 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. GOL is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $392 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $180 or less one-way and $383 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Sao Paulo to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tuesday

GOL

GOL

Thursday

GOL

GOL

Saturday

GOL

GOL

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tuesday

GOL

GOL

Thursday

GOL

GOL

Saturday

GOL

GOL

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1542 reviews
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
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They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Sep 2025PBM - PTY
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They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

It was ok. However, the food was quite poor since I don't eat pasta.

I have a hand injury and the flight attendant denied to help me with luggage, she said "she couldn't help me because I should manage my own way to put the luggage on the plane" SO RUDE

I had two around 6 hours flight and they did not even offer water to us.

Overall it was good. The food was not great quality and seats were very uncomfortable. But overall the staff was very friendly and helpful.

We flew with Avianca, some how they are not n sync, making the process a bit uncomfortable.

Unfortunately it was very disappointed experience. Our first flight our was delayed 2 hours, as a consequence we missed our connecting international flight. Customer server at Miami American Airlines was very disrespectful, gave us the worst replace itenarary for the next day that we had to spend 2 hours calling Gol to get a better itinerary otherwise we wouldn't make it on time to fulfill our trip purpose. We would have missed the reason to travel all the way to Brazil if we didn't change for a better itinerary. The worst thing is that our baggage was missing for 4 days. We had no cloths for all this time, plus the aggravation to locate our baggage. Nobody knew where our baggage was. We ended up picking it up at the airport when they said that they will bring them home. Unfortunately our experience was very dissatisfied.

Flight on time, check in and flight attendants courteous and helpful. Smaller plane for international flights, tight space, no comfortable.

the boarding staff were incredibly officious. our carry-on case was borderline within dimensions but staff were not prepared to show ANY flexibility even though many others with larger carry-on luggage were allowed to board. we were understandably furious but the staff were incredibly disrespectful. we called the supervisor who eventually agreed to look on board the plane to see if there was room for our case (one case between 2 of us) and reluctantly agreed to allow us on. The staff on board were excellent though and realized we had been treated badly and were very helpful both in finding a place for our case, some distance from our seats, and helping us to retrieve it when we landed. We are regular travelers on Gol and have Diamante status and had chosen the better Conforto + seats, so we expected better treatment from the ground staff. Also the cabins are of a size that will only fit 3 cases of normal size with a large gap of about 30cm of wasted space. If our case were deemed to be oversize, which I dispute, the extra 1cm would not have made the slightest difference.

I did not like the way that baggage fees were charged. When I signed up for the flight, I knew that there were bag fees. However, the bag fees were so confusing that it felt like I was paying for overweight bags rather than just for having brought a bag with me. Also, the bag fees were based on the pair of tickets rather than per person. It seems to me that it should be first bag fee for passenger 1 and then first bag fee for passenger 2. I eventually got away with only paying $100 for two bags, but it was a struggle to understand the process. As for the flight, the seats were the standard uncomfortable seats that are on most Boeing aircraft. The airline aims to accommodate the standard height people, so us tall people are stuck. There was never an option to upgrade for leg room. It did not appear that there were any seats on the whole plane that had a little more leg room to even try to get. Other than that, I completely ignored the food for this red eye flight. I am not one to eat "dinner" at 2 am. They did not offer any drinks in the morning before landing. I recommend that you bring a bottle of water on board.

Lost luggage, people are not very nice to help you , I was just instructed to fill out a baggage claim online, they were not helpful when I had additional questions after I completed the form on my phone.

They are not ready for international flights, poor service and food, no screen info on the seat.

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