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$453+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — ZRH
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 January 20, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$618
(CheapTickets.ch)

One-way from

$453
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$806
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This CheapTickets.ch deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapTickets.ch is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/103:30 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops20h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/248:25 pmZRH - SJC
2 stops33h 54mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/20$618
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/314:00 pmSJC - ZRH
3 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1410:20 amZRH - SJC
2 stops20h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$775
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:08 amSJC - ZRH
2 stops19h 32mCondor
Sat 5/108:05 amZRH - SJC
2 stops20h 59mCondor
Deal found 1/19$893
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:39 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops31h 46mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/131:20 pmZRH - SJC
2 stops31h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$917
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/110:00 amSJC - ZRH
2 stops17h 05mIcelandair
Thu 3/61:00 pmZRH - SJC
2 stops18h 49mIcelandair
Deal found 1/19$1,006
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/112:45 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops18h 55mLufthansa
Fri 11/149:30 amZRH - SJC
2 stops20h 41mLufthansa
Deal found 1/19$1,019
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:35 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops21h 20mDelta
Sat 11/1510:45 amZRH - SJC
2 stops20h 27mDelta
Deal found 1/19$1,069
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:10 amSJC - ZRH
2 stops28h 10mFinnair
Mon 3/247:05 pmZRH - SJC
2 stops34h 20mFinnair
Deal found 1/19$1,161
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/202:34 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops22h 46mIberia
Thu 3/69:35 amZRH - SJC
2 stops21h 45mIberia
Deal found 1/20$1,256
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2511:15 amSJC - ZRH
3 stops23h 40mAir Canada
Thu 9/111:25 pmZRH - SJC
3 stops29h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,396

Find flights from San Jose to Zurich within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 January 20, 2025.

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San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Mon 3/10

3:30 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Zurich

Mon 3/24

8:25 pm-10:19 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$618

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Mon 3/10

7:54 pm-6:15 am

3 stops26h 21m

Zurich

Mon 3/24

9:25 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops30h 30m

$787

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Mon 5/5

11:08 am-3:40 pm

2 stops19h 32m

Zurich

Sat 5/10

8:05 am-8:04 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$893

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Sat 3/1

10:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops17h 05m

Zurich

Thu 3/6

1:00 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$1,006

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Wed 4/2

6:35 am-7:45 am

1 stop16h 10m

Zurich

Tue 4/22

1:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$1,152

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Mon 3/10

6:10 am-6:20 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Zurich

Mon 3/24

7:05 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,161

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Thu 2/20

2:34 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops22h 46m

Zurich

Thu 3/6

9:35 am-10:20 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$1,256

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Mon 4/21

6:15 am-7:55 am

1 stop16h 40m

Zurich

Mon 4/28

9:20 am-4:17 pm

2 stops39h 57m

$1,405

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Sat 2/15

3:54 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 31m

Zurich

Sun 2/23

12:45 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops38h 14m

$1,471

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Fri 2/7

9:34 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops57h 41m

$453

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose to Zurich

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 Jose to Zurich in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Jose-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Jose-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Jose-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 Jose to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Zurich

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Zurich?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from San Jose to Zurich 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 SJC to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 January 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose to Zurich at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 January 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines and Iberia from San Jose to Zurich to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,320 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Icelandair
7.1
Good
501 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Zurich round-trip?

    Scandinavian Airlines, at $618, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to Zurich.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Condor and Icelandair. You may be able to fly from San Jose to Zurich for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Zurich one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Condor, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $590. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scandinavian Airlines and Icelandair, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose to Zurich for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from San Jose to Zurich 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 airline flying from San Jose to Zurich

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$749Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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