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— SJO
30 Mar — 6 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 25 March 2025.

Return from

AED 4,650

One-way from

AED 3,092

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

AED 5,641
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/4-21/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 22m total
  • Dubai to San José
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Dubai to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (AED 837 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 544 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 25 March 2025.

Wed 30/401:55DXB - SJO
2 stops27h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/507:55SJO - DXB
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3AED 4,650
Thu 1/509:20DXB - SJO
2 stops43h 04mBritish Airways
Wed 21/512:27SJO - DXB
2 stops48h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/3AED 4,881
Wed 30/400:50DXB - SJO
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/514:40SJO - DXB
3 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3AED 5,079
Thu 8/501:15DXB - SJO
1 stop22h 30mSWISS
Fri 16/515:25SJO - DXB
1 stop19h 40mSWISS
Deal found 25/3AED 5,248
Wed 30/400:50DXB - SJO
2 stops46h 55mLufthansa
Wed 21/514:40SJO - DXB
3 stops45h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3AED 5,425
Thu 17/700:40DXB - SJO
1 stop26h 45mAir France
Fri 1/819:40SJO - DXB
1 stop40h 55mAir France
Deal found 24/3AED 7,900
Fri 18/707:35DXB - SJO
2 stops49h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/810:10SJO - DXB
3 stops30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3AED 8,513
Fri 18/707:40DXB - SJO
2 stops35h 40mAvianca
Thu 31/701:40SJO - DXB
2 stops36h 55mAvianca
Deal found 24/3AED 10,217
Wed 30/401:25DXB - SJO
1 stop31h 25mAir Canada
Wed 21/508:00SJO - DXB
1 stop25h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 25/3AED 14,669

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/4

01:55-19:37

2 stops27h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

07:55-18:35

2 stops24h 40m

AED 4,650

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/5

09:20-18:24

2 stops43h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

12:27-23:10

2 stops48h 43m

AED 4,881

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/4

00:50-23:30

2 stops32h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

14:40-22:35

3 stops45h 55m

AED 5,079

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 8/5

01:15-13:45

1 stop22h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

15:25-21:05

1 stop19h 40m

AED 5,248

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 5,425

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 17/7

00:40-17:25

1 stop26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/8

19:40-22:35

1 stop40h 55m

AED 7,900

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Fri 18/7

07:35-23:30

2 stops49h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/8

10:10-02:30

3 stops30h 20m

AED 8,513

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Fri 18/7

07:40-09:20

2 stops35h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/7

01:40-00:35

2 stops36h 55m

AED 10,217

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 14,669

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Fri 4/4

14:30-09:20

2 stops28h 50m

AED 3,092

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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 25 hours 15 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 933

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 25 March 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jens,May 2024

ZRH - LIS

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jens,May 2024

ZRH - LIS

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,423 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jens,May 2024

ZRH - LIS

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jens,May 2024

ZRH - LIS

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jens,May 2024

ZRH - LIS

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,952 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jens,May 2024

ZRH - LIS

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.

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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