How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to San José?

Departing from United Arab Emirates to San José will take you 40h 40m. There are 14130 km between United Arab Emirates and San José.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José 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 San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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).

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

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from United Arab Emirates?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from United Arab Emirates to San José. It is only a 14.1 km journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city centre.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to San José?

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 San José.

Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to San José?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates to San José 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 San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 August 2026.

Thu 19/1110:00 -

1 stop40h 40m

Wed 25/1114:01 -

2 stops31h 39m

Deal found 18/8AED 3,845

Sat 31/1001:55 -

1 stop25h 35m

Sat 7/1118:20 -

1 stop19h 00m

Deal found 20/8AED 4,407

Sun 1/1114:45 -

2 stops35h 35m

Fri 6/1101:50 -

2 stops36h 35m

Deal found 20/8AED 5,005

Wed 16/903:10 -

2 stops39h 40m

Thu 24/909:25 -

2 stops34h 30m

Deal found 20/8AED 5,123

Sun 6/903:25 -

2 stops39h 25m

Thu 24/909:25 -

2 stops34h 30m

Deal found 16/8AED 5,350

Thu 19/1110:00 -

1 stop40h 40m

Wed 25/1116:40 -

1 stop19h 45m

Deal found 18/8AED 5,424

Sun 6/900:40 -

1 stop26h 20m

Thu 24/918:25 -

2 stops66h 10m

Deal found 16/8AED 5,666

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Round-trip from	AED 3,845
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British Airways
19/11-25/11
3 total stops
72h 19m total
United Arab Emirates to San José

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15/9
2 total stops
39h 40m total
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DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/11

10:00-16:40

1 stop40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/11

14:01-07:40

2 stops31h 39m

AED 3,845

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/2

10:00-16:40

1 stop40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

13:34-07:40

2 stops32h 06m

AED 3,903

Fastest return journey

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sat 31/10

01:55-17:30

1 stop25h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

18:20-23:20

1 stop19h 00m

AED 4,407

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/9

03:25-08:50

2 stops39h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/9

09:25-05:55

2 stops34h 30m

AED 5,350

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 19/11

10:00-16:40

1 stop40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/11

16:40-22:25

1 stop19h 45m

AED 5,424

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/9

00:40-17:00

1 stop26h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/9

18:25-22:35

2 stops66h 10m

AED 5,666

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sun 30/8

02:15-15:05

1 stop22h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

16:35-08:10

2 stops29h 35m

AED 6,276

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 17/9

04:25-19:50

2 stops25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/9

19:45-15:55

3 stops34h 10m

AED 6,290

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DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Tue 15/9

03:10-08:50

2 stops39h 40m

AED 2,717

DubaiSan José

DXB Dubai Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Tue 15/9

03:05-19:50

3 stops50h 45m

AED 2,861

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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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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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What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from United Arab Emirates?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from United Arab Emirates to San José. It is only a 14.1 km journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city centre.
How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to San José?
Departing from United Arab Emirates to San José will take you 40h 40m. There are 14130 km between United Arab Emirates and San José.
Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Arab Emirates to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to San José?
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 San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates to San José 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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