Cheap flights from Porto Alegre to San Jose

School holidays, Christmas and the destination's travel season are what push demand on this route, while April is the cheapest month among the dated fares from October to May. December and January sit inside the holiday period, so booking earlier is prudent if you want those dates. Flexible travellers should compare different days of the week, since prices can vary by day, and check the monthly price calendar before fixing anything.

What your fare includes and where the extras appear matters more here than the airline name, because Lanperu, Latam Airlines Brasil, LATAM Airlines, GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., Azul, Aerolineas Argentinas, Copa Airlines and Delta Air Lines all sell connecting itineraries on this route, and the facts do not split them into low-cost and full-service carriers. Compare checked baggage, seat selection, meals, changes and whether the connection is on one ticket before you pay. A lower fare can cost more once bags and seats are added, while a higher fare may include them and protect you if a connection is missed.

Arrange your arrival transfer and first night's address before you land, because Juan Santamaria is the airport named for San Jose and it is not in the city centre. Taxis, airport buses and shared shuttles are the usual ways into town, and the journey length depends on traffic, so allow a margin rather than booking a tight onward plan. Watch for which arrival area your flight uses, keep your documents handy for immigration, and confirm whether your baggage is checked through if you connected on separate tickets.

Currency

CRC (₡)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

112, 911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+506

Internet domain

.cr

Population of San Jose

335 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC-06 (America/Costa_Rica)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm that Salgado Filho is the Porto Alegre airport named on your ticket, since that is the listed departure airport.
• Check that your ticket names Juan Santamaria as the San Jose arrival airport.
• Compare baggage, seat and change fees across the fare families before you pay.
• Ask whether your connection is on one ticket or separate tickets, and recheck baggage if it is separate.
• Carry the documents required for Costa Rica and keep them ready for immigration.
• Check the price calendar around April, December and January before fixing your dates.