Zurich

$426+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Zurich (ZRH)

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SJO — ZRH
nov. 25 — dic. 21
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich are usually found in October or November, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$667
(KLM)

One-way from

$426
(Avianca)
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This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
lun. 11/257:00 amSJO - ZRH
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/36:30 amZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$750
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
lun. 12/28:10 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop19h 20mAir France
mié. 12/116:30 amZRH - SJO
2 stops22h 27mAir France
Deal found 11/19$764
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
mar. 12/36:15 amSJO - ZRH
1 stop17h 00mAir Canada
mié. 12/1112:45 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop16h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 11/18$773
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
vie. 11/224:25 pmSJO - ZRH
Nonstop10h 55mSWISS
lun. 12/29:10 amZRH - SJO
Nonstop12h 25mSWISS
Deal found 11/19$878
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
lun. 12/28:35 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop13h 10mKLM
lun. 12/99:00 amZRH - SJO
1 stop16h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/19$881
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
sáb. 12/286:30 amSJO - ZRH
2 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines
vie. 1/177:15 amZRH - SJO
2 stops20h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$969
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
lun. 12/91:08 pmSJO - ZRH
2 stops22h 17mAeromexico
mar. 12/316:55 amZRH - SJO
2 stops35h 58mAeromexico
Deal found 11/19$1,036
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/25:20 pmSJO - ZRH
2 stops16h 55mAir Europa
lun. 12/911:05 amZRH - SJO
2 stops17h 51mAir Europa
Deal found 11/18$1,252
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/196:35 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
vie. 11/224:25 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,280

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San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/4

7:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops18h 15m

Zurich

mar. 2/25

6:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$667

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 5/7

2:42 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops18h 03m

Zurich

mié. 5/21

7:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$671

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/7

6:15 am-6:15 am

1 stop17h 00m

Zurich

mar. 2/18

12:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$678

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/5

8:10 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Zurich

mié. 2/26

10:45 am-10:06 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$697

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 3/16

6:30 pm-11:10 am

1 stop33h 40m

Zurich

sáb. 3/29

7:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$740

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/5

6:30 am-8:40 am

2 stops19h 10m

Zurich

sáb. 2/22

1:10 pm-6:25 am

1 stop24h 15m

$751

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/22

4:05 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 50m

Zurich

mié. 3/5

9:10 am-2:35 pm

Nonstop12h 25m

$899

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 1/21

12:58 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops21h 57m

Zurich

jue. 2/13

7:10 pm-11:43 am

2 stops23h 33m

$1,001

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/26

10:15 am-11:10 am

2 stops17h 55m

$426

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 4/9

7:00 am-10:25 am

2 stops19h 25m

$668

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice 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.

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Zurich

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Zurich including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Zurich is 21 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich (average of $613). Flying from San José, San José Province to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,304). 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

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 32% 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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Zurich flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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 noviembre 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Zurich, such as Air Canada, Air France and SWISS. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

7.5
Good
2,004 reviews
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

7.4
Good
1,523 reviews
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

7.4
Good
3,915 reviews
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight performed by El Al. The aircraft was dirty. Gum in front pcket. Poorly maintained.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Zurich flight route?

  • 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 $667. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $678, and Air France, from $697. KLM is currently priced 24% 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 $668 on Air France. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Iberia from $707 and SWISS from $752 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 (75%), SWISS (75%) and Lufthansa (75%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $332. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $718 on average our data indicates $994 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich (average of $613). Flying from San José, San José Province to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,304). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$593Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$637Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$658Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$698Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$713Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$784Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$980Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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