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AED 1,693+ Cheap flights to San José

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19 Apr — 26 Apr1
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Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to San José in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 14 April 2025.

Return from

AED 4,121

One-way from

AED 1,693

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

AED 6,273
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 5/5-11/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 28m total
  • Dubai to San José
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21/9
  • 21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • Dubai to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 532 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 April 2025.

Mon 5/509:20DXB - SJO
2 stops43h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 11/512:27SJO - DXB
2 stops34h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/4AED 4,121
Sat 21/604:05DXB - SJO
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/717:10SJO - DXB
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4AED 4,404
Wed 28/501:55DXB - SJO
2 stops27h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/605:30SJO - DXB
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4AED 4,536
Tue 2/901:15DXB - SJO
1 stop21h 55mSWISS
Wed 17/914:40SJO - DXB
1 stop20h 25mSWISS
Deal found 13/4AED 4,977
Wed 30/400:50DXB - SJO
2 stops46h 55mLufthansa
Wed 21/514:40SJO - DXB
3 stops45h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 13/4AED 6,053
Fri 20/600:40DXB - SJO
1 stop26h 45mAir France
Mon 21/719:40SJO - DXB
1 stop40h 55mAir France
Deal found 13/4AED 6,512
Wed 3/907:40DXB - SJO
2 stops49h 50mAvianca
Tue 16/901:55SJO - DXB
2 stops41h 55mAvianca
Deal found 13/4AED 7,698
Wed 30/401:25DXB - SJO
1 stop31h 25mAir Canada
Wed 21/508:00SJO - DXB
1 stop25h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 13/4AED 8,837
Fri 22/823:25DXB - SJO
2 stops25h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 3/916:10SJO - DXB
2 stops32h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/4AED 20,884

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/5

09:20-18:35

2 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/5

12:27-08:40

2 stops34h 13m

AED 4,121

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sat 21/6

04:05-03:35

2 stops33h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/7

17:10-19:30

2 stops40h 20m

AED 4,404

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 28/5

01:55-19:37

2 stops27h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/6

05:30-18:35

2 stops27h 05m

AED 4,536

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Tue 2/9

01:15-13:10

1 stop21h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/9

14:40-21:05

1 stop20h 25m

AED 4,977

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/4

00:50-13:45

2 stops46h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

14:40-22:35

3 stops45h 55m

AED 6,053

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/6

00:40-17:25

1 stop26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/7

19:40-22:35

1 stop40h 55m

AED 6,512

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 3/9

07:40-23:30

2 stops49h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/9

01:55-05:50

2 stops41h 55m

AED 7,698

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/4

01:25-22:50

1 stop31h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

08:00-19:45

1 stop25h 45m

AED 8,837

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Fri 22/8

23:25-14:35

2 stops25h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/9

16:10-10:15

2 stops32h 05m

AED 20,884

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/9

01:05-15:50

2 stops48h 45m

AED 1,693

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Dubai to San José takes 33 hours 20 minutes. Flights to San José from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San José?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to San José are British Airways and United Airlines.

British Airways

British Airways

From AED 977

United Airlines

United Airlines

From AED 1,214

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to San José are British Airways and United Airlines.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 14 April 2025.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,433 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,550 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,118 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.

FAQs about flying to San José

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José. Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 14.1 km from San José’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost AED 247, while return flights cost around AED 959.

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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