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 $222 One Way, $433 Round Trip

Prices starting at $433 for return flights and $222 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.

Mon, May 4 - Thu, Jun 4
SJO
San José
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
$433 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$433
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, May 4 from San José to Rio de Janeiro, returning Thu, Jun 4, priced at $433 found 6 days ago
Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 13
SJO
San José
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
$443 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$443
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, Mar 10 from San José to Rio de Janeiro, returning Fri, Mar 13, priced at $443 found 2 days ago
Mon, May 4 - Thu, Jun 4
SJO
San José
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
$449 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$449
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, May 4 from San José to Rio de Janeiro, returning Thu, Jun 4, priced at $449 found 6 days ago
Mon, May 4 - Thu, Jun 4
SJO
San José
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
$454 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$454
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, May 4 from San José to Rio de Janeiro, returning Thu, Jun 4, priced at $454 found 6 days ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
SJO
San José
GIG
Rio de Janeiro
$454 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$454
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from San José to Rio de Janeiro, returning Thu, Dec 10, priced at $454 found 4 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.

Airport Hotels near Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.

Linx Galeão by Wish

Linx Galeão by Wish

3 out of 5
Avenida Vinte de Janeiro, s/n Rio de Janeiro RJ
$140 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$147 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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! (1,001 reviews)
Personnel accueillant, chambre très propre et fonctionnelle. Très bon petit déjeuner.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Linx Galeão by Wish
ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America

ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America

3 out of 5
Av Pastor Martin Luther King Jr 126 Rio de Janeiro
$53 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$56 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Clean room with the minimum necessary for a stay before taking a plane or right after arriving. Not recommended for long stays. Room to tight, but for just a few hours is more than ok.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

ibis budget Rio de Janeiro Nova America
Hotel Caracas Rio

Hotel Caracas Rio

3 out of 5
Praia da Guanabara, 633 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guanabara Bay and Praia da Bica are located ...
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Hotel Caracas Rio
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

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

5 out of 5
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon Rio de Janeiro RJ
$234 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$246 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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! (1,001 reviews)
Nice hotel but need a little fixing on the beach side. Helpful and friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

3.5 out of 5
Rua Senador Dantas, 25 Rio de Janeiro RJ
$49 nightly
The price is $52 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$52 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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 and the overall value in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,398 reviews)
People seemed cool. I stayed to myself. I had my privacy.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Hotel Arpoador

Hotel Arpoador

4 out of 5
Rua Francisco Otaviano 177 Rio de Janeiro RJ
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (869 reviews)
Excellent friendly staff. Free bike rental. Great breakfast options and good food. Nice pool and view point over Ipanema beach. Nice clean rooms

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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Hotel Arpoador
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
$140 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$147 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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! (1,001 reviews)
Personnel accueillant, chambre très propre et fonctionnelle. Très bon petit déjeuner.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Linx Galeão by Wish
Windsor Plaza Copacabana

Windsor Plaza Copacabana

4 out of 5
Ave Princesa Isabel 263 Copacabana Rio de Janeiro RJ
$93 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$98 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
The hotel is a bit dated but the staff went above and beyond for anything we needed. Very close to copacabana beach as well

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Windsor Plaza Copacabana
Hotel Vermont Ipanema

Hotel Vermont Ipanema

3 out of 5
R. Visconde de Piraja, 254 - Ipanema Rio de Janeiro RJ
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Excelente and profesional staff ,location , very Gay friendly, breakfast , it’s an old building but good condition ! Thanks

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

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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
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Just 🛏️ is uncomfortable, other things are good

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

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Arena Leme Hotel
Royal Rio Palace Hotel

Royal Rio Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Duvivier 82 Copacabana Rio de Janeiro RJ
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,141 reviews)
Room in okay condition. Pretty worn down. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Royal Rio Palace Hotel
Pompeu Rio Hotel

Pompeu Rio Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Camerino, 15 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach ...
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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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,141 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Room in okay condition. Pretty worn down. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Royal Rio Palace Hotel
Rio Othon Palace

Rio Othon Palace

4 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica 3264 Rio de Janeiro RJ
$248 nightly
The price is $260 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$260 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,163 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, kids club, playground, close to beach

Travelers say...
Booked this place with regards to enjoy my birthday celebration and all I can say is that my Ocean front view checked out all the boxes! Victoria at the front desk was extremely helpful at initial check in. The rooftop bar and pool were a nice addition. Will definitely be back.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Rio Othon Palace
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

5 out of 5
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon Rio de Janeiro RJ
$234 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$246 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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! (1,001 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Nice hotel but need a little fixing on the beach side. Helpful and friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 21, 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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