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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Sao Paulo? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sao Paulo.$466 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Fri, 23 May.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 23 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $466, select.
Sao Paulo.$472 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Sun, 8 Jun.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.
Sao Paulo.$473 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Sat, 28 Jun.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $473, select.
Sao Paulo.$474 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $474, select.
Sao Paulo.$474 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Jun, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $474, select.
Sao Paulo.$526 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $526, select.
Sao Paulo.$534 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $534, select.
Sao Paulo.$543 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Inbound direct flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $543, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Sao Paulo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose Juan Santamaria to Sao Paulo flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $466
Jun
from $472
Jul
from $576
Aug
from $576
Sep
from $576
Oct
from $580
Nov
from $534
Dec
from $556
Jan
from $837
Feb
from $557
Mar
from $559
Apr
from $576

Direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Sao Paulo

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San Jose to Sao Paulo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$466
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time7 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineGOL Linhas Aéreas
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Sao Paulo: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo Congonhas, Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Sao Paulo Viracopos, and Sao Jose Dos Campos.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Sao Paulo is $466. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Sao Paulo.
GOL Linhas Aéreas flies direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Sao Paulo.
As of May 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Sao Paulo.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Sao Paulo is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, the cheapest airport near Sao Paulo is Sao Paulo Guarulhos – which is 20.4 km away from the centre of Sao Paulo. We've found flights into this airport from $466.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Sao Paulo on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sao Paulo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sao Paulo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. February is typically the warmest month in Sao Paulo, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 12°C. The rainiest month is January.
Currently, Avianca and GOL Linhas Aéreas offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sao Paulo.

Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 30 minutes.

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is three hours ahead of San Jose.

  • With three flights a week between the two airports, Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest route. Gol operates the earliest flight at 20:25. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from SJO to GRU is with Gol at 20:40.

  • To avoid missing your SJO to Sao Paulo flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo ticket. Begin your journey at SJO and end it at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

  • Book your seat with Gol. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo.

  • We make it simple to book flight tickets from SJO to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

    • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

    • Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • The journey from central San Jose to SJO takes about 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near SJO. Whether you have an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Juan Santamaria International Airport, data shows 79.83% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Sao Paulo

  • $250 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is $466. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To secure cheap flights from SJO to Sao Paulo, reserve your journey eight months before your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for December. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Finding a cheap flight from SJO to Sao Paulo is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a deal gets even better.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo.

Airports in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.

  • Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near GRU:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Sao Paulo and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before your flight from SJO to Sao Paulo.

Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)

  • Central Sao Paulo is about 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). After your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 15 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take about 35 minutes on public transport.

  • After stepping off your SJO to Sao Paulo flight, rest your head at a hotel near CGH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and get going in the blink of an eye.

  • Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from CGH three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.

Viracopos Airport (VCP)

  • Viracopos Airport (VCP) is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo.

  • The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes using public transport.

  • Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near VCP after your SJO to Sao Paulo flight. Recharge after a day of travel or just give yourself time to settle into a new destination at:

  • Begin your travels without worrying about how to get to where you're going with a Viracopos Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from trusted names here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.

  • If you're searching for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from VCP around four weeks before your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, as well as a better rate.

Best time to go to Sao Paulo

  • Plan your trip to Sao Paulo during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.

  • Before booking a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJO to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).

More about Sao Paulo

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sao Paulo right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo:

  • All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are must-do's during your Sao Paulo adventure.

Explore more of Brazil

  • You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey around 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to tick off its top attractions. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Curitiba is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Jose to Sao Paulo

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