How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica?

There are many flights that can get you from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica in 40h 49m. Fly via British Airways or Air France to get the fastest option. United Arab Emirates and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 14130 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, 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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AE to CR?

When flying from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica.

Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 November 2026.

Thu 26/1101:30 -

1 stop24h 40m

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Deal found 5/11AED 4,833

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Deal found 8/11AED 5,049

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Deal found 8/11AED 5,174

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Deal found 5/11AED 5,328

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Deal found 5/11AED 5,468

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Deal found 5/11AED 5,490

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Fri 8/107:00 -

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Deal found 5/11AED 5,560

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Round-trip from	AED 3,940
One-way from	AED 3,044

British Airways
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108h 44m total
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26h 45m total
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DubaiSan José

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Sat 16/1

01:30-18:15

1 stop26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

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AED 3,044

DubaiSan José

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Dubai Intl

Sun 13/12

01:30-18:15

1 stop26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

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AED 3,063

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DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Tue 8/12

06:30-18:15

1 stop21h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,070

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Dubai Intl

Sun 29/11

01:30-21:54

2 stops30h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,074

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/1

01:30-07:02

2 stops39h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,081

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Tue 12/1

15:05-22:35

2 stops41h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,118

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Dubai Intl

Mon 7/12

01:30-17:30

2 stops26h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,143

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sun 13/12

01:30-22:17

2 stops30h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,173

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/12

01:30-22:17

2 stops30h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,173

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/11

10:00-20:57

2 stops44h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 3,283

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Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

BOG - SJO

On time, that was the most important because it was too late and we were very tired

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10.0

Excellent

Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

BOG - SJO

On time, that was the most important because it was too late and we were very tired

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How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica?
There are many flights that can get you from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica in 40h 49m. Fly via British Airways or Air France to get the fastest option. United Arab Emirates and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 14130 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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