Cheap flights from SJO to GIG (Juan Santamaría Intl. to Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SJO to GIG starting at $280 One Way, $525 Round Trip

Prices starting at $525 for return flights and $280 for one-way flights to Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 18
SJO
San José
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
$525 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$525
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Mar 11 from San José to Rio de Janeiro, returning Thu, Mar 18, priced at $525 found 13 hours ago
Sat, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 28
SJO
San José
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
$544 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$544
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Sat, Aug 21 from San José to Rio de Janeiro, returning Sat, Aug 28, priced at $544 found 7 hours ago
Thu, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 18
SJO
San José
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
$547 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$547
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Mar 11 from San José to Rio de Janeiro, returning Thu, Mar 18, priced at $547 found 13 hours ago
Thu, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 18
SJO
San José
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
$551 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$551
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Mar 11 from San José to Rio de Janeiro, returning Thu, Mar 18, priced at $551 found 13 hours ago
Mon, Feb 22 - Sun, Feb 28
SJO
San José
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
$555 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$555
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Feb 22 from San José to Rio de Janeiro, returning Sun, Feb 28, priced at $555 found 18 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.

Airport Hotels near Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.

ibis Budget Rio De Janeiro Shopping Nova America

ibis Budget Rio De Janeiro Shopping Nova America

3 out of 5
Av Pastor Martin Luther King Jr 126 Rio de Janeiro
$51 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
$54 total
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Ótimo hotel, bem funcional a localização. Bom atendimento!"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

ibis Budget Rio De Janeiro Shopping Nova America
ibis Rio de Janeiro Shopping Nova America

ibis Rio de Janeiro Shopping Nova America

3 out of 5
Av. Pastor Marthin Luther King Jr, 126 Rio de Janeiro RJ
$64 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$68 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Maracanã ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"It’s okay"

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

ibis Rio de Janeiro Shopping Nova America
B&B Hotels Rio de Janeiro Norte

B&B Hotels Rio de Janeiro Norte

3 out of 5
Av. Dom Hélder Câmara 5531 Rio de Janeiro RJ
$51 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$53 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
B&B Hotels Rio de Janeiro Norte
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Rio de Janeiro

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

Hotel Atlântico Avenida

3 out of 5
Av. Rio Branco 33 Rio de Janeiro RJ
$21 nightly
The price is $22 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$22 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer ...
Hotel Atlântico Avenida
Hotel Monte Alegre

Hotel Monte Alegre

3 out of 5
Rua Riachuelo, 213 - Lapa Rio de Janeiro RJ
$31 nightly
The price is $33 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$33 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and ...
Hotel Monte Alegre
Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87 Rio de Janeiro RJ
$32 nightly
The price is $33 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$33 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Atlântico Prime
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Rio de Janeiro Hotels With Airport Transportation

Linx Galeão by Wish

Linx Galeão by Wish

3 out of 5
Avenida Vinte de Janeiro, s/n Rio de Janeiro RJ
$125 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
$131 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,081 reviews)
"The pillows are hard as rocks. AC too or ot too Cold. The bathroom had some mold. Barebones hotel."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

Linx Galeão by Wish
Windsor Plaza Copacabana

Windsor Plaza Copacabana

4 out of 5
Ave Princesa Isabel 263 Copacabana Rio de Janeiro RJ
$119 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$127 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Windsor Plaza Copacabana
Hotel Vermont Ipanema

Hotel Vermont Ipanema

3 out of 5
R. Visconde de Piraja, 254 - Ipanema Rio de Janeiro RJ
$111 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$117 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very well located!"

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

Hotel Vermont Ipanema
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Rio de Janeiro Hotels

Arena Leme Hotel

Arena Leme Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Atlântica 324 Rio de Janeiro
$135 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$145 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Arena Leme Hotel
Royal Rio Palace Hotel

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Duvivier 82 Copacabana Rio de Janeiro RJ
$86 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$90 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,450 reviews)
"helpful and friendly staff"

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2026

Royal Rio Palace Hotel
Pompeu Rio Hotel

Pompeu Rio Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Camerino, 15 Rio de Janeiro RJ
$31 nightly
The price is $33 total per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$33 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Copacabana Beach and Sambadrome Marquês de ...
6.8/10 (367 reviews)
"En 2 días no hubo cambio de toallas. Desayuno excelente Recepción regular la información."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Pompeu Rio Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Rio de Janeiro

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Duvivier 82 Copacabana Rio de Janeiro RJ
$86 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$90 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,450 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, close to beach, cribs

Travelers say...
"helpful and friendly staff"

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2026

Royal Rio Palace Hotel
Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

4 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica 3264 Rio de Janeiro RJ
$230 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$245 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Othon Palace Copacabana Rio
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

5 out of 5
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon Rio de Janeiro RJ
$301 nightly
The price is $319 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$319 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
"hotel located in quiet area so that is a plus and nice view ...garbage around pool passing stuff sims to dont see it.. personally killed pretty big bug in bathroom , for me most annoying was during shower water change its temperature by itself ..hot . cold ..hot ....you can freeze and get burned ..."

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2026

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SJO to GIG Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica
GIG Address & GPS
Address:
Rio De Janeiro RJ,
Brazil
IATA Code:
GIG
Longitude:
-43.24651
Latitude:
-22.814654
Time Zone:
America/Sao_Paulo

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG)?
As you can't fly straight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Galeão Intl. Airport at this point in time, a flight with just one stopover is your best option. Copa Airlines, AVIANCA and American Airlines are all respected airlines that operate on this route.
What is the shortest flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Galeão Intl. Airport?
Pick a good seat, because you'll be keeping it warm for a good while on your San José to Rio de Janeiro journey. The quickest flight time from SJO to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. Airport (GIG) is 14 hours and 39 minutes.
How many hours flight from SJO to GIG?
From the time you jet off from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to the instant the plane hits the tarmac in Galeão Intl. Airport, you'll have been flying for approximately 14 hours and 42 minutes. Breeze through this long-haul flight by bringing essentials like an eye mask, earplugs, a neck pillow and a sweatshirt.
What airlines have the most flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Galeão Intl. Airport?
You won't find any airlines that fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Galeão Intl. Airport. Do your research and secure a multi or single-stop plane ticket.

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