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$520+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland

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SJO — ZRH
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Mon 3/10
Mon 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Switzerland

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$751
(KLM)

One-way from

$520
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$867

Good round-trip deal

$1,098 or less

Good one-way deal

$521 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 March 5, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Wed 3/198:35 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/266:30 amZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$751
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Fri 6/137:40 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop18h 50mAir France
Wed 8/207:45 amZRH - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Deal found 3/4$760
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Tue 3/118:10 pmSJO - ZRH
2 stops19h 20mKLM
Wed 3/196:55 amZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/4$773
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Wed 3/198:35 pmSJO - BSL
1 stop13h 50mKLM
Thu 4/36:15 amBSL - SJO
2 stops23h 11mKLM
Deal found 3/4$778
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 3/4$787
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/133:25 pmSJO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Wed 8/209:05 amZRH - SJO
Nonstop12h 05mSWISS
Deal found 3/4$805
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Mon 10/137:55 amSJO - ZRH
2 stops38h 35mAir Canada
Sun 11/212:45 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop16h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 3/4$811
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Tue 9/168:37 amSJO - ZRH
1 stop41h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/301:35 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$883
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Tue 5/67:55 amSJO - BSL
2 stops20h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/209:45 amBSL - SJO
2 stops34h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/4$906
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 4/177:15 amSJO - BSL
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/298:30 amBSL - SJO
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$943
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 10/71:30 pmSJO - GVA
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/3112:20 pmGVA - SJO
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$961
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/206:10 pmSJO - GVA
1 stop18h 50mIberia
Sun 3/307:00 amGVA - SJO
1 stop16h 05mIberia
Deal found 3/5$978

Find flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland within your budget

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 March 5, 2025.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Switzerland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/19

8:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 15m

Zurich

Wed 3/26

6:30 am-5:55 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$751

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/13

7:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Zurich

Wed 8/20

7:45 am-5:25 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$760

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/19

8:35 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Zurich

Wed 3/26

6:55 am-5:55 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$777

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/19

8:35 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 4/3

6:15 am-9:26 pm

2 stops23h 11m

$778

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/13

3:25 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Zurich

Wed 8/20

9:05 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$805

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/9

6:15 am-10:20 am

2 stops20h 05m

Zurich

Thu 4/24

12:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$811

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/12

6:15 am-9:55 am

1 stop19h 40m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 4/27

12:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops40h 40m

$840

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/26

8:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop41h 35m

Zurich

Sun 6/8

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

$902

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

7:55 am-12:25 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 5/20

9:45 am-12:26 pm

2 stops34h 41m

$906

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/17

7:15 am-9:10 am

2 stops17h 55m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 4/29

8:30 am-5:35 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$943

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,296). 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 March 5, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to Switzerland in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 March 5, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,434 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,655 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,790 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

    $639 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 KLM and Air France, with prices starting from $669 and $762, 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.

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    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 $1,296). 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 7 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland

Discover the top 7 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 March 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$588Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$614Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$637Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$660Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$662Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$781Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$980Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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