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AED 3,717+ Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica

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— SJO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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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 17 January 2025.

Return from

AED 4,525

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

AED 4,356
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 30/4-21/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 15m total
  • Dubai to San José
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Fri 17/113:20DXB - SJO
2 stops41h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 6/208:00SJO - DXB
2 stops29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1AED 3,717
Tue 28/102:00DXB - SJO
2 stops27h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/206:30SJO - DXB
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1AED 4,881
Mon 8/900:50DXB - SJO
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/908:25SJO - DXB
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1AED 5,020
Wed 30/400:50DXB - SJO
2 stops47h 05mLufthansa
Wed 21/514:40SJO - DXB
3 stops45h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1AED 5,064
Tue 28/102:00DXB - SJO
1 stop22h 35mSWISS
Wed 12/216:05SJO - DXB
2 stops20h 10mSWISS
Deal found 17/1AED 5,079
Wed 26/214:30DXB - SJO
2 stops28h 50mAvianca
Thu 27/216:55SJO - DXB
2 stops28h 50mAvianca
Deal found 17/1AED 5,784
Thu 6/201:30DXB - SJO
2 stops30h 55mAir Canada
Thu 13/208:55SJO - DXB
1 stop25h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 17/1AED 6,023
Tue 28/101:30DXB - SJO
1 stop26h 25mAir France
Wed 12/220:10SJO - DXB
1 stop26h 50mAir France
Deal found 17/1AED 6,218

Find flights to San José within your budget

Locate flights to San José that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/4

01:05-18:20

2 stops27h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

07:10-23:10

2 stops30h 00m

AED 4,525

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/1

02:00-19:53

2 stops27h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/2

06:30-19:40

2 stops27h 10m

AED 4,881

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/4

00:50-13:55

2 stops47h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

14:40-22:35

3 stops45h 55m

AED 5,064

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/1

02:00-14:35

1 stop22h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/2

16:05-22:15

2 stops20h 10m

AED 5,079

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/4

00:50-17:35

1 stop26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

14:40-21:05

2 stops20h 25m

AED 5,571

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 26/2

14:30-09:20

2 stops28h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/2

16:55-07:45

2 stops28h 50m

AED 5,784

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/2

01:30-22:25

2 stops30h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/2

08:55-19:55

1 stop25h 00m

AED 6,023

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/1

01:30-17:55

1 stop26h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/2

20:10-09:00

1 stop26h 50m

AED 6,218

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Deals found on 17/1

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Travel insights for flights to San José

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How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Dubai to San José takes 34 hours 59 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 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 17 January 2025.
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

7.0
Good
8,593 reviews
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

6.9
Okay
2,575 reviews
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Never got on the flight due to my first plane being so delayed

  • 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 934.

  • 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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