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$764+ 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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — SJO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,180
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$764
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,536
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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 March 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/91:55 amDXB - SJO
1 stop28h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/161:30 pmSJO - DXB
2 stops43h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,180
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/301:05 amDXB - SJO
2 stops27h 19mBritish Airways
Wed 5/2112:27 pmSJO - DXB
2 stops48h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,329
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3012:50 amDXB - SJO
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/212:40 pmSJO - DXB
3 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,461
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 3/27$1,963
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/241:15 amDXB - SJO
1 stop22h 30mSWISS
Fri 5/23:25 pmSJO - DXB
1 stop19h 40mSWISS
Deal found 3/27$2,168
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/257:40 amDXB - SJO
2 stops25h 50mAvianca
Thu 5/11:40 amSJO - DXB
2 stops36h 55mAvianca
Deal found 3/27$2,609
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/312:40 amDXB - SJO
1 stop26h 45mAir France
Fri 4/117:40 pmSJO - DXB
1 stop40h 55mAir France
Deal found 3/28$2,745

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/9

1:55 am-8:19 pm

1 stop28h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/16

1:30 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,180

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/30

1:05 am-6:24 pm

2 stops27h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

12:27 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops48h 43m

$1,329

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/30

12:50 am-11:30 pm

2 stops32h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

2:40 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops45h 55m

$1,461

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/30

1:25 am-10:50 pm

1 stop31h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

8:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$1,963

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/24

1:15 am-1:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/2

3:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$2,168

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Fri 4/25

7:40 am-11:30 pm

2 stops25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/1

1:40 am-12:35 am

2 stops36h 55m

$2,609

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/1

10:30 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops28h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

7:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop41h 05m

$5,513

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/12

9:20 pm-7:36 am

3 stops44h 16m

$764

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Sat 4/12

9:20 am-6:24 pm

2 stops43h 04m

$890

DubaiSan José

DXB - SJO

DXBSJO

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/23

7:40 am-11:30 pm

2 stops49h 50m

$914

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Deals found on 3/27

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Dubai-San José, San José Province 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, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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, 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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Dubai to San José, see what other customers have to say about SWISS, Air France and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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
1,570 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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
1,424 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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
8,603 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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 Canada
7.0
Good
8,986 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,300 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

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 $1,180 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Air Canada, starting at $1,329 and $1,963 round-trip. United Airlines is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to San José, San José Province one-way?

    $890 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and United Airlines, with prices starting from $914 and $937, respectively.

  • 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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