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Cheap flights San Jose — Rio de Janeiro

San Jose (SJO, CR) Rio de Janeiro (RIO, BR)
from $275 5 759 km ~7h 17m 4 flights found 1 airlines cheapest on Tuesday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $275 on 15.12.2026
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Prices found for 6 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
15 Dec 2026, Tue
Copa Airlines CM 392
17:46
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
02:21
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
8h 35m 1 stop
Farera
$275
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26 Nov 2026, Thu
Copa Airlines CM 193
21:04
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
05:37
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
8h 33m 1 stop
Kiwi.com
$284
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28 Nov 2026, Sat
Copa Airlines CM 839
03:10
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
11:41
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
8h 31m 1 stop
Kiwi.com
$284
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23 Jan 2027, Sat
Copa Airlines CM 115
02:52
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
11:33
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
8h 41m 1 stop
Trip.com
$331
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Route characteristics
Distance
5 759 km
Flight time
7h 17m
Time difference
+3h
Minimum price
from $275 (15.12.2026)
Average price
$298
Maximum price
$331
Cheapest day
Tuesday
Departure airports (1)
SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
Airlines (1)
CM Copa Airlines
Agencies (3)
Farera Kiwi.com Trip.com
Prices by day of week
Tuesday
$275
avg $275
Cheapest
Thursday
$284
avg $284
Saturday
$284
avg $308
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $284
avg $284
2 flights
December 2026
from $275
avg $275
1 flights
January 2027
from $331
avg $331
1 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 1
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
4 flights · 4 days
$275
Where to buy tickets 3
Farera
1 tickets · 1 days
from $275
Kiwi.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $284
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $331
Airports

From — San Jose (1)

  • SJO Juan Santamaria International Airport

To — Rio de Janeiro (1)

  • GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route San Jose — Rio de Janeiro
How long is the flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?
Approximate flight time — 7h 17m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance — 5 759 km.
How much do flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $275 on 15.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $298. Range: $275 — $331.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Rio de Janeiro?
The difference — +3h.
From which airports does San Jose operate flights?
From San Jose: SJO (Juan Santamaria International Airport).
To which airports in Rio de Janeiro do flights arrive?
To Rio de Janeiro: GIG (Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 1 airline: Copa Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Tuesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route San Jose — Rio de Janeiro

Flights San Jose — Rio de Janeiro is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 5 759 km. Flight time 7h 17m. Time difference +3h.

From San Jose (SJO) flights depart from 1 airport: SJO. To Rio de Janeiro (RIO) — 1 arrival airport: GIG.

1 airline operate on this route: Copa Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $275 (15.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $298, ranging from $275 to $331. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Tuesday.

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