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$500+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DXB
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San José to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/157:30 amSJO - DXB
2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/221:30 amDXB - SJO
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$957
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/178:10 pmSJO - DXB
2 stops40h 05mSWISS
Tue 11/251:50 amDXB - SJO
1 stop22h 15mSWISS
Deal found 10/28$963
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:45 amSJO - DXB
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/232:15 amDXB - SJO
2 stops43h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$975
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:35 amSJO - DXB
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/181:30 amDXB - SJO
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$977
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:35 amSJO - DXB
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/161:30 amDXB - SJO
2 stops55h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$978
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:50 amSJO - DXB
2 stops28h 05mAir Canada
Sun 11/161:30 amDXB - SJO
1 stop31h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 10/30$985
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2311:28 pmSJO - DXB
2 stops36h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/31:30 amDXB - SJO
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$988
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:40 amSJO - DXB
2 stops53h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/232:15 amDXB - SJO
2 stops43h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,005
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/178:10 pmSJO - DXB
3 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/251:50 amDXB - SJO
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,007
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:35 amSJO - DXB
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/31:50 amDXB - SJO
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,008
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:45 amSJO - DXB
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/269:20 amDXB - SJO
2 stops60h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,029

Cheap flight deals from San José to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$935
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$500
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,169
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Dubai that are best for you.

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San JoséDubai

SJO - DXB

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

8:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops26h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/18

11:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,002

San JoséDubai

SJO - DXB

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/9

2:20 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops43h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 12/15

9:20 am-7:53 pm

2 stops44h 33m

$1,029

San JoséDubai

SJO - DXB

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/1

7:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/28

1:15 am-5:35 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,036

San JoséDubai

SJO - DXB

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

8:45 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 2/18

9:20 am-7:53 pm

2 stops44h 33m

$1,038

San JoséDubai

SJO - DXB

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

8:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops26h 30m

Dubai Intl

Tue 2/24

11:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,092

San JoséDubai

SJO - DXB

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

8:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops26h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 12/7

11:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,092

San JoséDubai

SJO - DXB

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/2

8:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops26h 30m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/11

11:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,140

San JoséDubai

SJO - DXB

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/17

8:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops26h 30m

Dubai Intl

Fri 11/28

11:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,176

San JoséDubai

SJO - DXB

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

7:55 am-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/11

1:15 am-7:15 am

2 stops40h 00m

$1,217

San JoséDubai

SJO - DXB

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

7:45 am-8:55 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$527

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Deals found on 10/28

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Dubai in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Dubai flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Dubai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Dubai flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Dubai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Dubai. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José to Dubai is 32 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Dubai?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Dubai (average of $745). Flying from San José to Dubai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,121). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

When flying from San José to Dubai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Dubai, such as SWISS, United Airlines, and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,776 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Efficient, professional on board attendants. Food offering just right. On time.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,776 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,776 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Efficient, professional on board attendants. Food offering just right. On time.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,776 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Efficient, professional on board attendants. Food offering just right. On time.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,377 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,776 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

AMS - ZRH

Efficient, professional on board attendants. Food offering just right. On time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Dubai?

    A quick flight from San José to Dubai can take about 27h 10m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,005. There are 8780 mi between San José and Dubai.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Dubai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José to Dubai is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $879 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and United Airlines, starting at $959 and $987 round-trip. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Dubai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Dubai?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Dubai (average of $745). Flying from San José to Dubai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,121). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San José to Dubai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$879Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SWISSCheapest$959Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$987Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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