Travelling from Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Dubai. Check out your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when planning your flight from Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
San Jose is ten hours behind Dubai. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to SJO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Dubai to SJO with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DXB and SJO include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Dubai Airport:
Of all flights leaving Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can get to DWC from the centre of Dubai in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Dubai to SJO flight? Check in to a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 56.64%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near SJO and hit the lights earlier:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose is about 14 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 2 hours 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport is C$778. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,554. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to SJO. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Save on your flight from Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit San Jose. July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Dubai to SJO flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about San Jose
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Jose right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Juan Santamaria International Airport:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. National Park (Parque Nacional), Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central) are essential stops on your San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
If you want to check out another corner of Costa Rica, consider Liberia, about 153 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste are the start of reasons to visit.