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$597+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to San José (SJO)

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DXB — SJO
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dubai to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to San José (SJO). 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,235
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$597
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,708
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/512:05 pmDXB - SJO
2 stops40h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 5/1712:30 pmSJO - DXB
2 stops34h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,124
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/41:50 amDXB - SJO
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/198:50 amSJO - DXB
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,141
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/121:55 amDXB - SJO
2 stops30h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/205:30 amSJO - DXB
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,235
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/512:50 amDXB - SJO
1 stop26h 45mLufthansa
Tue 5/207:25 pmSJO - DXB
1 stop41h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,670
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:20 pmDXB - SJO
2 stops29h 04mQatar Airways
Wed 5/1412:27 pmSJO - DXB
2 stops22h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,705
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/412:40 amDXB - SJO
1 stop26h 45mAir France
Sat 5/177:25 pmSJO - DXB
1 stop41h 10mAir France
Deal found 4/29$2,002
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/11:15 amDXB - SJO
1 stop22h 30mSWISS
Fri 5/163:25 pmSJO - DXB
1 stop19h 40mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$2,787
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/302:00 amDXB - SJO
2 stops31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/1510:10 amSJO - DXB
3 stops30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,839
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 4/301:25 amDXB - SJO
1 stop31h 25mAir Canada
Wed 5/218:00 amSJO - DXB
1 stop25h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$9,693

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dubai to San José 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San José that are best for you.

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Dubai

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/12

1:55 am-10:39 pm

2 stops30h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/20

5:30 am-6:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,235

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/12

1:15 am-1:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/20

3:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$5,322

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/4

5:30 pm-9:53 pm

3 stops38h 23m

$597

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/4

12:40 am-5:25 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$2,051

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Deals found on 4/29

Compare providers for flights from Dubai to San José

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 Dubai to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Dubai-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Dubai-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dubai-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-San José, San José Province 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 Dubai-San José, San José Province 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 Dubai to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to San José

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Dubai to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

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, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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, San José Province, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jens,May 2024

ZRH - LIS

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jens,May 2024

ZRH - LIS

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jens,May 2024

ZRH - LIS

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jens,May 2024

ZRH - LIS

Paying for coffee on a Swiss flight of approx 3hrs. I would’ve expected, that Ryan Air charges….or maybe a charter flight. But 4CHF for a cup of coffee is just another reason, that Swiss (and subsequently LH Group) has lost touch with frequent travellers by a landslide.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Dubai to San José, San José Province is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,235 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is SWISS, starting at $5,322. United Airlines is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Dubai to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 airline flying from Dubai to San José

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