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Connecting route · Brazil → Costa Rica

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 Bogota or Panama City, about 9h 45m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 45m
RIOSJOBOG

Rio de Janeiro to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey9h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

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 Bogota (BOG) SJO
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~9h 45m
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RIO Panama City (PTY) SJO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 47m
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RIO Lima (LIM) SJO
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~10h 26m
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RIO Buenos Aires (EZE) SJO
Leg 1: Aerolíneas Argentinas, GOL, JetSmart Argentina · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
Same alliance ~12h 05m
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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
5,759 km3,576 miles
Journey time
9h 45mestimate
Time difference
-3hSan Jose vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
GIG, SDU → SJO

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 Bogota, Panama City and Lima. 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 9h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,759 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY), Lima (LIM) and Buenos Aires (EZE). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, 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: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.

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