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$609+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland

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 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ZRH
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Switzerland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Switzerland flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$820
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$640
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$919

Good round-trip deal

$956 or less

Good one-way deal

$778 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Switzerland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/811:32 amSJO - GVA
2 stops24h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2212:00 pmGVA - SJO
3 stops30h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$820
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 11/229:00 amSJO - GVA
1 stop18h 00mAir Canada
Sat 12/612:20 pmGVA - SJO
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$822
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/267:40 pmSJO - ZRH
2 stops18h 45mKLM
Fri 6/137:00 amZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 25mKLM
Deal found 4/17$842
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/288:00 amSJO - ZRH
1 stop18h 20mAir Canada
Fri 6/1312:40 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop15h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$845
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/297:25 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/212:20 pmZRH - SJO
2 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$859
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 10/137:25 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mAir France
Thu 10/232:50 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop34h 20mAir France
Deal found 4/17$869
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/157:55 amSJO - ZRH
2 stops42h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/21:15 pmZRH - SJO
2 stops28h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$889
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 9/263:25 pmSJO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Wed 10/89:05 amZRH - SJO
Nonstop12h 05mSWISS
Deal found 4/17$892
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/277:25 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Thu 6/126:55 amZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 4/17$914
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 6/237:55 amSJO - BSL
2 stops18h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/291:00 pmBSL - SJO
2 stops41h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$947
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 6/165:30 amSJO - GVA
2 stops44h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/247:30 amGVA - SJO
2 stops23h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$961
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/245:30 amSJO - BSL
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1011:30 amBSL - SJO
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$981

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Switzerland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/8

11:32 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 38m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 5/22

12:00 pm-10:14 am

3 stops30h 14m

$820

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/26

7:40 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Zurich

Thu 6/12

7:25 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$842

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

8:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop18h 20m

Zurich

Fri 6/13

12:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$845

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/29

7:25 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Zurich

Tue 10/21

2:20 pm-11:48 am

2 stops29h 28m

$859

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/13

7:25 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Zurich

Thu 10/23

2:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$869

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/16

7:55 am-9:55 am

1 stop18h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 6/24

12:40 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$874

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

7:55 am-10:20 am

2 stops42h 25m

Zurich

Mon 6/2

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

$889

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/26

3:25 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Zurich

Wed 10/8

9:05 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$892

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/27

7:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Zurich

Thu 6/12

6:55 am-5:35 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$914

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/23

7:55 am-10:50 am

2 stops18h 55m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 6/29

1:00 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops41h 39m

$947

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Switzerland from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland (average of $637). Flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,274). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to CH?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Switzerland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to Switzerland in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Switzerland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Switzerland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Switzerland flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Switzerland by month

Plan your trip to Switzerland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Switzerland ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Switzerland when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Switzerland by month

Plan your trip to Switzerland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Switzerland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Air France from Costa Rica to Switzerland to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,327 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Switzerland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Switzerland flight route?

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Switzerland one-way?

    $640 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Europa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air France and KLM, with prices starting from $645 and $678, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Switzerland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Switzerland 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 Costa Rica to Switzerland?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland (average of $637). Flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,274). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$637Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$662Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$698Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$718Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$720Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
AeromexicoCheapest$723Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$781Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$980Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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