How long is the flight from San José to Dubai?

A quick flight from San José to Dubai can take about 27h 20m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £949. There are 8780 mi between San José and Dubai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 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 SJO to DXB?

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

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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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.

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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 8 September 2026.

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Deal found 6/9£1,110

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Round-trip from	£896
One-way from	£481
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,031

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

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Sun 24/1

14:15-22:25

2 stops46h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£481

San JoséDubai

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/1

13:25-22:25

2 stops47h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£481

San JoséDubai

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/1

13:25-07:30

2 stops56h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£485

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/1

13:25-07:30

2 stops32h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£485

San JoséDubai

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/2

08:45-23:00

3 stops52h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-14:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£500

San JoséDubai

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

09:05-22:25

2 stops27h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 10/2

01:50-12:15

2 stops44h 25m

£949

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/2

08:45-23:00

3 stops52h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 20/2

09:20-12:15

2 stops36h 55m

£980

San JoséDubai

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

08:45-07:30

3 stops60h 45m

Dubai Intl

Fri 11/12

01:50-19:53

2 stops28h 03m

£1,267

San JoséDubai

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/9

06:00-03:25

2 stops35h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 3/10

23:00-20:07

2 stops31h 07m

£1,295

San JoséDubai

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SJODXB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/10

18:25-22:35

2 stops66h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 13/12

01:55-17:30

1 stop25h 35m

£1,302

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

The best time to book flights from San José to Dubai is 24 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Dubai (average of £885). Flying from San José to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,233). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to Dubai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Dubai flights typically cost between £742 and £1,238 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £896 on Multiple Airlines (15 Jan–30 Jan).

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San José to Dubai?
A quick flight from San José to Dubai can take about 27h 20m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £949. There are 8780 mi between San José and Dubai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Dubai (average of £885). Flying from San José to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,233). 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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San José to Dubai flights typically cost between £742 and £1,238 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £896 on Multiple Airlines (15 Jan–30 Jan).

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San José to Dubai flights typically cost between £742 and £1,238 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £896 on Multiple Airlines (15 Jan–30 Jan).