Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) from $490

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SJC — GIG
May 14 — May 211

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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November

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September

Round-trip from

$713

One-way from

$490
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From San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
One-way flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 91% on the overall cost on flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

April can be a great time to fly to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport from San Jose with a flight ticket averaging about $1,207. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as $701. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (SJC - GIG)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Jose and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sat 8/176:40 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/209:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops28h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$941
Wed 9/48:30 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/89:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops48h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$959
Thu 6/2710:50 amSJC - GIG
2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops40h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,338

Cheap Delta flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between San Jose and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Delta flights traveling from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 6/277:25 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Sun 7/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/9$1,375
Thu 6/276:30 amSJC - GIG
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Sun 7/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/9$1,562

Cheap San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Prices were last updated on May 9, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 5/96:10 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/1611:40 amGIG - SJC
2 stops29h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,194
Thu 5/96:10 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:40 pmGIG - SJC
3 stops21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,279
Thu 6/277:25 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Sun 7/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,286
Thu 6/2710:50 amSJC - GIG
2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops40h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,338
Thu 6/2710:50 amSJC - GIG
2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops40h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,339
Thu 6/277:25 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Sun 7/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/9$1,375
Fri 6/710:15 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,479
Thu 6/2711:00 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop29h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:05 pmGIG - SJC
1 stop28h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,496
Thu 6/276:30 amSJC - GIG
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Sun 7/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/9$1,562

San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Jose and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 8/176:40 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/209:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$941
Wed 9/48:30 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/89:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops48h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$959
Wed 9/45:00 pmSJC - GIG
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/810:40 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops40h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,174
Thu 5/96:10 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/1611:40 amGIG - SJC
2 stops29h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,194
Thu 5/96:10 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/166:40 pmGIG - SJC
3 stops21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,279
Thu 6/277:25 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Sun 7/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,286
Thu 6/2710:50 amSJC - GIG
2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops40h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,338
Thu 6/2710:50 amSJC - GIG
2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/149:05 pmGIG - SJC
2 stops40h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,339
Thu 6/277:25 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Sun 7/148:50 amGIG - SJC
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/9$1,375

One-way flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San Jose

Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro. For those needing a return trip from San Jose, there is a search form available above.
Mon 6/37:00 amSJC - GIG
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$490
Mon 6/36:10 amSJC - GIG
2 stops19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$567
Mon 6/310:20 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop28h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/9$643
Mon 6/311:00 pmSJC - GIG
1 stop29h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,125
Mon 6/36:37 amSJC - GIG
2 stops26h 43mDelta
Deal found 5/9$1,193
Mon 5/204:03 pmSJC - GIG
2 stops28h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,548
Mon 6/37:00 amSJC - GIG
3 stops21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$8,687

Find flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Sat 8/17

2 stops33h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 8/20

2 stops28h 07m

$941

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 9/4

2 stops19h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/8

2 stops48h 55m

$959

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Wed 9/4

3 stops36h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/8

2 stops40h 03m

$1,174

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Thu 6/27

2 stops41h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/14

2 stops40h 36m

$1,338

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Thu 6/27

2 stops19h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/14

1 stop17h 40m

$1,375

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Mon 10/14

2 stops29h 28m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 10/18

2 stops24h 59m

$1,397

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Thu 6/27

1 stop20h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/14

1 stop17h 40m

$1,562

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Thu 6/27

3 stops25h 31m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/14

2 stops27h 28m

$1,714

San JoseRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

SJC - GIG

SJCGIG

San Jose

Mon 10/14

2 stops29h 28m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 10/19

2 stops39h 49m

$2,111

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Deals found on 5/8

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is currently $2,036 while a round-trip flight costs $1,397. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of $677). Flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,002

February

$915

March

$847

April

$832

May

$835

June

$932

July

$968

August

$718

September

$677

October

$791

November

$888

December

$1,049

Temperature and rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIO

Temperature

69.8 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated May 9, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
2,766 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
11,027 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.3
Good
14,665 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from San Jose; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the San Jose airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

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    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $941, but on average you can expect to pay $1,747.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($941), Delta ($1,375), and Copa Airlines ($1,397) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. United Airlines is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    $567 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $643 and $1,125, respectively.

  • What does SJC to GIG mean?

    San Jose Airport is SJC and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is GIG. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

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  • How recently were the San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/9.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Jose to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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United AirlinesCheapest$794Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,098Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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