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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $403 round-trip, compared to $508 via a layover through Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 0% 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 5% on the Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $467 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $489, a difference of $22. 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $480. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $242, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

GOL is the only airline operating Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 53m, compared with 10h 39m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 11h 57m via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

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

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Avis
· Priceless
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Payless

Round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José range from $414 to $580, with an average of $480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $414 counts as a good deal.