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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Dallas or Atlanta, about 15h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 15h 55m
RIOSJCDFW

Rio de Janeiro to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey15h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
RIO Dallas (DFW) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 55m
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RIO Atlanta (ATL) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 18m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,600 km6,583 miles
Journey time
15h 55mestimate
Time difference
-5hSan Jose vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → SJC

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,600 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and San Jose?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and San Jose?
San Jose is 5 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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