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Connecting route · Costa Rica → United Arab Emirates

Flights from San Jose to Dubai

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Dubai. 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
SJODXBAMS

San Jose to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey20h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Paris

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Dubai

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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SJO Amsterdam (AMS) DXB
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~20h 18m
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SJO Paris (CDG) DXB
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~20h 13m
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SJO Frankfurt (FRA) DXB
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Emirates, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~20h 14m
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4
SJO New York (EWR) DXB
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 43m
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SJO Miami (MIA) DXB
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 30m
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SJO Orlando (MCO) DXB
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 39m
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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
+10hDubai vs San Jose
Currency in Dubai
AED
Airports
SJO → DXB, DWC

Flights from San Jose to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Dubai?
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 San Jose to Dubai?
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 San Jose and Dubai?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA) and New York (EWR). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Dubai?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Dubai?
Dubai is 10 hours ahead of San Jose.

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