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AED 1,936+ Cheap flights to San José

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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 16 maj 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
  • British Airways
  • 16/6-25/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 04m total
  • Dubai to San José
1/10
  • 1/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Dubai to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 1,138 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 555 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights to San José
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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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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

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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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 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 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 16 maj 2025.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

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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