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$520+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Zurich (ZRH)

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ZRH
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich are usually found in November or October, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 March 28, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$795
(KLM)

One-way from

$520
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$906

Good round-trip deal

$974 or less

Good one-way deal

$636 or less
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Cheapest flights from San José to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/231:08 pmSJO - ZRH
2 stops25h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/311:20 amZRH - SJO
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$794
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 9/187:25 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mAir France
Wed 10/82:50 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop34h 20mAir France
Deal found 3/27$810
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 11/288:55 amSJO - ZRH
1 stop18h 30mAir Canada
Wed 12/1012:45 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop16h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$815
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/231:08 pmSJO - ZRH
2 stops21h 32mKLM
Wed 9/37:00 amZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 25mKLM
Deal found 3/27$824
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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
Fri 10/109:35 amZRH - SJO
Nonstop12h 10mSWISS
Deal found 3/27$861
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 10/212:44 pmSJO - ZRH
2 stops33h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/211:35 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$887
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 6/94:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop21h 50mIberia
Mon 6/232:45 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop31h 50mIberia
Deal found 3/27$996

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Zurich 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Zurich that are best for you.

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San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/9

7:40 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Zurich

Mon 6/16

7:45 am-5:25 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$795

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/26

7:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Zurich

Sun 6/8

11:20 am-5:25 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$818

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/8

1:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Zurich

Thu 4/24

2:20 pm-11:55 am

2 stops29h 35m

$821

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/17

6:15 am-10:20 am

2 stops20h 05m

Zurich

Sun 4/27

1:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$924

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/13

1:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop34h 30m

Zurich

Sun 4/27

10:10 am-8:19 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$989

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/9

4:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Zurich

Mon 6/23

2:45 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$996

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/16

3:25 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Zurich

Fri 5/30

9:35 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

$1,018

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/23

4:45 pm-7:35 am

3 stops54h 50m

$543

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/23

2:29 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops18h 41m

$624

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/19

7:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$744

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Zurich in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Zurich

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Zurich. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Zurich is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from San José, San José Province to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). 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 SJO to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José, San José Province to Zurich is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Zurich?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Zurich flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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 Zurich by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich 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 Zurich when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Zurich by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, 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 Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Zurich, such as Delta, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
1,570 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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 San José to Zurich. 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 San José, San José Province to Zurich flight route?

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Zurich round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to Zurich round-trip from $818. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from $821, and Air Canada, from $917. Air France is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Zurich one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $624 on Air Europa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air France from $643 and SWISS from $734 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José, San José Province to Zurich?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José, San José Province to Zurich are Edelweiss Air (38%), SWISS (38%) and Lufthansa (38%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Zurich?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $519. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $803 on average our data indicates $881 when flying from San José, San José Province to Zurich.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Zurich?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Zurich.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Zurich?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Zurich 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 San José, San José Province to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from San José, San José Province to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). 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 San José to Zurich

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San José to Zurich. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$592Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$637Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$662Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$698Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$720Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$781Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$980Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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