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$834+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to San José (SJO)

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SJO
May 11 — May 181
Mon 5/11
Mon 5/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dubai to San José

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 11, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/249:20 am
DXB
-
SJO
2 stops43h 10m
British Airways
Mon 9/287:00 am
SJO
-
DXB
2 stops30h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 4/6$1,155
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Thu 6/412:40 am
DXB
-
SJO
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/186:25 pm
SJO
-
DXB
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,185
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/2412:40 am
DXB
-
SJO
1 stop26h 30m
Air France
Wed 6/37:05 pm
SJO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 30m
Air France
Deal found 4/8$1,198
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/31:30 am
DXB
-
SJO
2 stops27h 00m
British Airways
Thu 10/82:45 pm
SJO
-
DXB
2 stops46h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 4/7$1,209
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/2412:40 am
DXB
-
SJO
1 stop26h 30m
Air France
Mon 6/17:05 pm
SJO
-
DXB
1 stop41h 30m
Air France
Deal found 4/10$1,219
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2412:40 am
DXB
-
SJO
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/46:25 pm
SJO
-
DXB
2 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$1,223

Find 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 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,155
(British Airways)

One-way from

$834
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,268
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($395 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/24

12:40 am-9:47 pm

2 stops31h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

7:05 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop41h 30m

$1,200

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sat 10/3

1:30 am-6:30 pm

2 stops27h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/8

2:45 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops46h 25m

$1,209

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/4

12:40 am-9:47 pm

2 stops31h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/18

6:25 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$1,220

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/24

12:40 am-5:10 pm

1 stop26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

6:25 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$1,223
Quickest round-trip

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/24

12:40 am-9:47 pm

2 stops31h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

1:20 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$1,225

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/21

12:40 am-5:10 pm

1 stop26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/2

6:25 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$1,229

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/9

1:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop25h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/14

7:05 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop41h 30m

$1,237
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/12

2:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$834

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/22

2:35 am-3:25 pm

2 stops46h 50m

$1,070

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/19

1:50 pm-9:47 pm

3 stops41h 57m

$1,422

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/10

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dubai-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dubai-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways from Dubai to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,871 reviews

Crew

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Natasha,Feb 2026

SEA - LHR

I already said the thing about the list luggage, which actually this flight.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,871 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,871 reviews

Crew

7.7

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Natasha,Feb 2026

SEA - LHR

I already said the thing about the list luggage, which actually this flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Dubai to San José in 27h. Fly via Air France or British Airways to get the fastest option. There are 8780 mi between Dubai and San José. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dubai to San José round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,090, British Airways will fly you from Dubai to San José and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. British Airways is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Dubai to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Dubai to San José. 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 April 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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