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Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José.

A nonstop flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José takes 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.

Round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José range from $428 to $582, with an average of $486 over the past 12 months. Anything below $428 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $486 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $403 round-trip, compared to $531 via a layover through Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

GOL is the only airline operating Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

One-way fares from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $251, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

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:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

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).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to San José. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $469 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $493, a difference of $24.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 51m, compared with 10h 38m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 12h 39m 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.

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