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).

AED 1,936+ Flights to San José, Costa Rica

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Return from	AED 3,610
One-way from	AED 1,936
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	May
Average price	AED 4,330

British Airways
16/6-25/6
4 total stops
60h 04m total
Dubai to San José

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1/10
2 total stops
42h 15m total
Dubai to San José

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 1,138 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 555 potential savings vs. average return price).

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mån 16/601:05DXB - SJO

2 stops29h 04mBritish Airways

ons 25/606:10SJO - DXB

2 stops31h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/5AED 3,610

mån 16/600:50DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

ons 25/612:44SJO - DXB

2 stops22h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5AED 4,874

tis 17/601:15DXB - SJO

1 stop21h 55mSWISS

fre 27/615:25SJO - DXB

1 stop19h 40mSWISS

Deal found 15/5AED 5,278

mån 16/600:50DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 45mLufthansa

tis 24/619:25SJO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 15/5AED 5,531

sön 15/600:40DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 45mAir France

ons 25/619:40SJO - DXB

1 stop40h 55mAir France

Deal found 15/5AED 6,424

mån 16/614:15DXB - SJO

2 stops43h 15mAvianca

sön 22/601:40SJO - DXB

2 stops42h 10mAvianca

Deal found 15/5AED 6,754

mån 16/601:15DXB - SJO

2 stops31h 35mAir Canada

fre 27/608:00SJO - DXB

1 stop25h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 15/5AED 6,971

fre 13/602:00DXB - SJO

2 stops31h 30mTurkish Airlines

tors 26/610:10SJO - DXB

3 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/5AED 7,606

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mån 16/601:05DXB - SJO

2 stops29h 04mBritish Airways

ons 25/606:10SJO - DXB

2 stops31h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/5AED 3,610

mån 16/600:50DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

ons 25/612:44SJO - DXB

2 stops22h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5AED 4,874

tis 17/601:15DXB - SJO

1 stop21h 55mSWISS

fre 27/615:25SJO - DXB

1 stop19h 40mSWISS

Deal found 15/5AED 5,278

mån 16/600:50DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 45mLufthansa

tis 24/619:25SJO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 15/5AED 5,531

sön 15/600:40DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 45mAir France

ons 25/619:40SJO - DXB

1 stop40h 55mAir France

Deal found 15/5AED 6,424

mån 16/614:15DXB - SJO

2 stops43h 15mAvianca

sön 22/601:40SJO - DXB

2 stops42h 10mAvianca

Deal found 15/5AED 6,754

mån 16/601:15DXB - SJO

2 stops31h 35mAir Canada

fre 27/608:00SJO - DXB

1 stop25h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 15/5AED 6,971

fre 13/602:00DXB - SJO

2 stops31h 30mTurkish Airlines

ons 25/610:10SJO - DXB

3 stops30h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/5AED 7,606

Last-minute flights to San José
Discover last-minute flight deals to San José. Data last updated 16 maj 2025 and is based on user searches.

fre 13/602:00DXB - SJO

2 stops31h 30mTurkish Airlines

mån 23/610:10SJO - DXB

3 stops30h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/5AED 7,606

sön 15/600:40DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 45mAir France

ons 25/619:40SJO - DXB

1 stop40h 55mAir France

Deal found 15/5AED 6,424

mån 16/601:05DXB - SJO

2 stops29h 04mBritish Airways

ons 25/606:10SJO - DXB

2 stops31h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/5AED 3,610

mån 16/600:50DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

ons 25/612:44SJO - DXB

2 stops22h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5AED 4,874

mån 16/600:50DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 45mLufthansa

tis 24/619:25SJO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 15/5AED 5,531

mån 16/614:15DXB - SJO

2 stops43h 15mAvianca

sön 22/601:40SJO - DXB

2 stops42h 10mAvianca

Deal found 15/5AED 6,754

mån 16/601:15DXB - SJO

2 stops31h 35mAir Canada

fre 27/608:00SJO - DXB

1 stop25h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 15/5AED 6,971

tis 17/601:15DXB - SJO

1 stop21h 55mSWISS

ons 25/614:40SJO - DXB

2 stops20h 25mSWISS

Deal found 15/5AED 5,278

One-way flights to San José
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ons 1/1001:05DXB - SJO

2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/5AED 1,936

fre 3/1023:20DXB - SJO

2 stops25h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/5AED 2,949

lör 19/701:30DXB - SJO

2 stops28h 34mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/5AED 3,166

tors 28/801:15DXB - SJO

1 stop22h 30mSWISS

Deal found 15/5AED 3,449

fre 3/1000:50DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 15/5AED 3,563

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DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

mån 16/6

01:05-20:09

2 stops29h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ons 25/6

06:10-23:10

2 stops31h 00m

AED 3,610

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

mån 16/6

00:50-17:35

1 stop26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ons 25/6

12:44-21:05

2 stops22h 21m

AED 4,874

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

tis 17/6

01:15-13:10

1 stop21h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

fre 27/6

15:25-21:05

1 stop19h 40m

AED 5,278

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

mån 16/6

00:50-17:35

1 stop26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

tis 24/6

19:25-22:35

1 stop41h 10m

AED 5,531

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

sön 15/6

00:40-17:25

1 stop26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ons 25/6

19:40-22:35

1 stop40h 55m

AED 6,424

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

mån 16/6

14:15-23:30

2 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sön 22/6

01:40-05:50

2 stops42h 10m

AED 6,754

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

mån 16/6

01:15-22:50

2 stops31h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

fre 27/6

08:00-19:45

1 stop25h 45m

AED 6,971

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

fre 13/6

02:00-23:30

2 stops31h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mån 23/6

10:10-02:30

3 stops30h 20m

AED 7,606

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

ons 1/10

01:05-09:20

2 stops42h 15m

AED 1,936

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

lör 19/7

01:30-20:04

2 stops28h 34m

AED 3,166

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How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Dubai to San José takes 24 hours 30 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.

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

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

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

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,595 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,595 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,595 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,571 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,595 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Air France

7.4

Good

1,451 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,595 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,803 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,595 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Air Canada

7.0

Good

9,343 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,595 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

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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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

How long is the flight to San José?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

Rainfall in San José by month

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

Temperature in San José by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

FAQs about flying to San José

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

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

What is the best airline to fly to San José?

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

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

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