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.

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 2,009+ Flights to San José, Costa Rica

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Return from	AED 3,805
One-way from	AED 2,009
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	June
Average price	AED 4,929

KLM
29/9-14/10
4 total stops
68h 55m total
Dubai to San José

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1/10
3 total stops
38h 50m total
Dubai to San José

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (AED 1,371 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 575 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Mon 29/901:00DXB - SJO

2 stops45h 08mKLM

Tue 14/1013:13SJO - DXB

2 stops23h 47mKLM

Deal found 16/7AED 3,805

Thu 23/1000:40DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1013:13SJO - DXB

2 stops24h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/7AED 4,077

Tue 30/912:05DXB - SJO

2 stops41h 37mBritish Airways

Tue 14/1013:00SJO - DXB

2 stops48h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/7AED 4,201

Sat 13/1211:00DXB - SJO

1 stop40h 50mAir France

Sun 11/120:05SJO - DXB

1 stop26h 55mAir France

Deal found 18/7AED 4,558

Fri 29/801:55DXB - SJO

2 stops44h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/907:55SJO - DXB

2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/7AED 5,057

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Mon 29/901:00DXB - SJO

2 stops45h 08mKLM

Tue 14/1013:13SJO - DXB

2 stops23h 47mKLM

Deal found 16/7AED 3,805

Thu 23/1000:40DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1013:13SJO - DXB

2 stops24h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/7AED 4,077

Tue 30/912:05DXB - SJO

2 stops41h 37mBritish Airways

Tue 14/1013:00SJO - DXB

2 stops48h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/7AED 4,201

Sat 13/1211:00DXB - SJO

1 stop40h 50mAir France

Sun 11/120:05SJO - DXB

1 stop26h 55mAir France

Deal found 18/7AED 4,558

Fri 29/801:55DXB - SJO

2 stops44h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/907:55SJO - DXB

2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/7AED 5,057

Last-minute flights to San José
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Mon 21/709:20DXB - SJO

2 stops44h 41mBritish Airways

Tue 29/706:18SJO - DXB

2 stops39h 17mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/7AED 4,209

Wed 23/709:25DXB - SJO

2 stops44h 39mBritish Airways

Tue 29/706:18SJO - DXB

2 stops39h 17mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/7AED 4,209

Wed 23/701:50DXB - SJO

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 29/719:25SJO - DXB

1 stop41h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/7AED 5,876

Wed 23/701:55DXB - SJO

1 stop28h 24mAir Canada

Thu 31/707:15SJO - DXB

1 stop25h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 17/7AED 6,570

Thu 24/723:20DXB - SJO

2 stops25h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 31/716:10SJO - DXB

2 stops33h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/7AED 7,323

Sat 26/701:15DXB - SJO

1 stop21h 55mSWISS

Fri 1/815:25SJO - DXB

1 stop19h 40mSWISS

Deal found 17/7AED 10,309

Tue 5/800:40DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/813:35SJO - DXB

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/7AED 5,623

Fri 29/801:55DXB - SJO

2 stops44h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/907:55SJO - DXB

2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/7AED 5,057

One-way flights to San José
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Wed 1/1004:30DXB - SJO

3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/7AED 2,009

Tue 30/900:40DXB - SJO

1 stop26h 30mAir France

Deal found 16/7AED 2,567

Sat 2/809:20DXB - SJO

2 stops44h 44mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/7AED 3,221

Sat 9/801:15DXB - SJO

1 stop21h 55mSWISS

Deal found 17/7AED 4,315

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Return

Price

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Mon 29/9

01:00-12:08

2 stops45h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/10

13:13-23:00

2 stops23h 47m

AED 3,805

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/10

00:40-17:10

1 stop26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/10

13:13-00:01

2 stops24h 48m

AED 4,077

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Tue 30/9

12:05-19:42

2 stops41h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/10

13:00-23:10

2 stops48h 10m

AED 4,201

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sat 13/12

11:00-17:50

1 stop40h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/1

20:05-09:00

1 stop26h 55m

AED 4,558

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Fri 29/8

01:55-12:26

2 stops44h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/9

07:55-22:35

2 stops28h 40m

AED 5,057

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/10

04:30-09:20

3 stops38h 50m

AED 2,009

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Tue 30/9

00:40-17:10

1 stop26h 30m

AED 2,567

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/8

09:20-20:04

2 stops44h 44m

AED 3,221

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/8

01:15-13:10

1 stop21h 55m

AED 4,315

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How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Dubai to San José takes 30 hours 25 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

Read through reviews of airlines serving Costa Rica, such as KLM, Air France, andSWISS. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,374 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,374 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,374 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,465 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,374 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,661 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,374 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,865 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,374 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

British Airways

6.6

Okay

7,151 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,374 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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.
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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How long is the flight to San José?

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

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Rainfall in San José by month

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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

Read through reviews of airlines serving Costa Rica, such as KLM, Air France, andSWISS. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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?

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

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