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Flights from Dubai to San Jose
There are no direct flights from Dubai to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Paris, about 20h 18m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 13m
Dubai to San Jose at a glance
Fastest journey20h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Paris
Best ways to fly from Dubai to San Jose
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DXB Miami (MIA) SJO
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica
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DXB Orlando (MCO) SJO
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 14,130 km8,775 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 13mestimate
- Time difference
- -10hSan Jose vs Dubai
- Currency in San Jose
- USD
- Airports
- DXB, DWC → SJO
Flights from Dubai to San Jose: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Dubai to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dubai to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,130 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA) and New York (EWR). Emirates flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dubai and San Jose?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Dubai and San Jose?
San Jose is 10 hours behind Dubai.
