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Flight deals from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs258,400. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs102,961 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs102,961, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs126,820 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs126,820, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs134,407 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs134,407, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs159,019 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs159,019, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs255,134 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs255,134, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from Rs255,134
Apr
from Rs102,961
May
from Rs126,820
Jun
from Rs159,019
Jul
from Rs134,407
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Alternative San Jose to Rio de Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
Closest
from Rs108,230
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from Rs102,961
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from Rs125,375
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San Jose to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs102,961
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro is Rs242,518. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs242,518.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro is usually May.
If you're flying from San Jose, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from Rs242,518.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, 3 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Jose and Rio de Janeiro. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
The cheapest airline that flies to Rio de Janeiro is Frontier Airlines .

Travelling from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know

  • Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in San Jose. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro taking off from here.

  • Touch down at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the chief entry point to Rio De Janeiro.

  • Rio De Janeiro is four hours ahead of San Jose and observes the UTC-3 timezone.

  • For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your San Jose to Rio De Janeiro flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro

  • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap San Jose to Rio De Janeiro flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

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  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your San Jose to Rio De Janeiro flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • We make it a breeze to find a San Jose to Rio De Janeiro flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • SJC is around 5 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:

  • 84.69% of flights departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from SJC.

  • SJC's address is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Arriving in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. After your flight from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro, it takes approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.

  • Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at SDU will help you stay within budget.

Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Make your way into the city centre after your flight from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro has touched down. Central Rio De Janeiro is about 23 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to get there in a car.

  • Public transport can take you there in around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • No squeezing into small cabs, no hauling bags on public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're literally in the driver's seat. Browse the range of cars available here at Localiza.

  • Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro is a smart move. In addition to better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RRJ.

Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro

  • July is the most popular month for flights from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro. To skip the crowds, go to Rio De Janeiro in May.

  • When booking your San Jose to Rio De Janeiro tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.

  • July has average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from San Jose to Rio De Janeiro:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've done Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Travel around 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without visiting Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

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