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$424+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland

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SJO — ZRH
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Switzerland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Costa Rica (CR0) to Switzerland (CH0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$653
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$424
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$865

Good round-trip deal

$887 or less

Good one-way deal

$741 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 January 30, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 4/126:15 amSJO - GVA
1 stop19h 40mAir Canada
Sat 4/2612:40 pmGVA - SJO
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 1/30$653
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 4/27:55 amSJO - ZRH
1 stop18h 25mAir Canada
Sun 4/131:25 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 1/30$689
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 11/39:30 amSJO - ZRH
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1412:45 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$738
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Wed 10/18:37 amSJO - ZRH
1 stop41h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/151:35 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$741
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/175:30 amSJO - GVA
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/259:15 amGVA - SJO
1 stop16h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$761
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 5/206:05 amBSL - SJO
2 stops45h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$784
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/257:00 amSJO - ZRH
2 stops18h 15mKLM
Tue 3/117:10 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop30h 15mKLM
Deal found 1/30$785
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 11/98:35 pmSJO - BSL
1 stop18h 30mKLM
Sun 11/236:05 amBSL - SJO
1 stop18h 05mKLM
Deal found 1/29$817
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Wed 2/58:10 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop19h 20mAir France
Fri 2/216:30 amZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 25mAir France
Deal found 1/29$831
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/38:10 pmSJO - BSL
1 stop34h 55mAir France
Sat 2/82:45 pmBSL - SJO
2 stops62h 27mAir France
Deal found 1/30$876
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Wed 10/152:40 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop13h 00mSWISS
Wed 10/299:05 amZRH - SJO
Nonstop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 1/30$879
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 4/107:15 amSJO - GVA
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/2512:40 pmGVA - SJO
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$905

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 January 30, 2025.

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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

Sat 4/26

12:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$653

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/7

7:55 am-10:20 am

1 stop18h 25m

Zurich

Thu 4/24

12:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$683

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/17

5:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 3/25

9:15 am-6:53 pm

1 stop16h 38m

$761

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

10:28 pm-7:40 am

1 stop26h 12m

Zurich

Wed 3/19

9:10 am-2:35 pm

Nonstop12h 25m

$781

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

6:05 am-7:37 pm

2 stops45h 32m

$784

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/25

7:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops18h 15m

Zurich

Tue 3/11

7:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$785

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/15

6:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Zurich

Fri 2/28

9:40 am-8:39 pm

2 stops41h 59m

$846

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

7:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Zurich

Mon 6/16

7:45 am-5:25 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$859

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

7:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Zurich

Fri 5/30

2:40 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$902

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/10

7:15 am-7:30 am

1 stop16h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 4/25

12:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$905

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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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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 $1,315). 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 January 30, 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 16% 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 January 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS and Aeromexico 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
1,335 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,584 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,837 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,475 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

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?

    $675 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from KLM. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Iberia and Air Europa, with prices starting from $707 and $710, 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 $1,315). 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$548Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$588Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$614Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$658Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$662Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$781Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$980Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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