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  4. Rio de Janeiro - San Jose

Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro (RIO) to San Jose (SJO)

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Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines1 stop
RIO - SJO
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines1 stop
SJO - RIO
480$
464$
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Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 30
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines1 stop
RIO - SJO
Avianca
Avianca1 stop
SJO - RIO
487$
466$
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Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines1 stop
RIO - SJO
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines1 stop
SJO - RIO
502$
488$
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Tue, May 19 - Sun, May 24
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines1 stop
RIO - SJO
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines1 stop
SJO - RIO
506$
489$
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Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
Avianca
Avianca1 stop
RIO - SJO
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines1 stop
SJO - RIO
527$
510$
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Wed, Jun 3
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines1 stop
RIO - SJO
220$
211$
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Thu, Jun 11
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines1 stop
RIO - SJO
228$
212$
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Wed, May 13
Avianca
Avianca1 stop
RIO - SJO
228$
217$
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Wed, Jun 24
Avianca
Avianca1 stop
RIO - SJO
240$
225$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, May 26
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines1 stop
RIO - SJO
242$
235$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Jul 3
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines1 stop
RIO - SJO
242$
235$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of May. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flying Time10 h and 30 mWhen flying from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose, this can take around 10 h and 30 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$211The best price for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Origin airportsRio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport, Santos Dumont AirportFor flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose
Destination airportJuan Santamaria International AirportFor the route from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose
Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose according to search data results from our customers
One-way average Price$277A flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose at eDreams will cost around $277, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data
Best time to bookMarchApril is one of the most frequent times to fly to San Jose from Rio de Janeiro according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
36%The average meal is 36% more expensive in San Jose than in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro$8.03
San Jose$10.94
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
9%Trains are 9% more expensive in San Jose than in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro$1.00
San Jose$1.09
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
99%Taxis are 99% more expensive in San Jose than in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro$1.22
San Jose$2.43
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
79%Coffee is 79% more expensive in San Jose than in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro$2.35
San Jose$4.20
Exchange rate
1 USD = 451.74 CRC
1 CRC = 0 USD
Last revised on Sun, 04/19
Distance: 3580 miles
Rio de Janeiro airports
Rio De Janeiro International Airport (GIG)How far from city center: 8 miles
Santos Dumont (SDU)How far from city center: 7 miles
San Jose airports
Juan Santamaria International (SJO)How far from city center: 1 miles

Are you planning to travel to San Jose for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Rio de Janeiro. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to San Jose and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Costa Rica. At eDreams have you covered!
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose?
When you fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose the average price is $277. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose is $211. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is San Jose more expensive than Rio de Janeiro to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in San Jose costs about $ 2.42 USD, 98% more expensive than Rio de Janeiro, with a fare of $ 1.22 USD,
while train tickets cost 9% more at San Jose: $ 1.09 USD versus $ 1.00 USD at Rio de Janeiro.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 10.92 USD in San Jose, 36% more than the 8.01 USD in Rio de Janeiro.
The price of the coffee is around 78% more expensive in San Jose, with an average of 4.19 USD , while in Rio de Janeiro the coffee costs 2.35 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose?
The most popular months to book a trip from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose are February, March and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose?
The best time of the year to visit San Jose depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, February is the best month to fly to San Jose from Rio de Janeiro in terms of searches from our customers, followed by April and March. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds May, June and October are the months with fewer searches for Rio de Janeiro - San Jose.

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