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$456+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San Jose, CA (SJC)

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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SJC
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to San Jose

Cheapest flights from Zurich to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/189:40 amZRH - SJC
1 stop21h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2710:30 pmSJC - ZRH
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$771
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1610:20 amZRH - SJC
2 stops20h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/222:29 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops32h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$896
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:45 amZRH - SJC
2 stops36h 38mBritish Airways
Mon 12/227:17 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops27h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,014
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1810:45 amZRH - SJC
2 stops21h 11mDelta
Sat 12/277:15 amSJC - ZRH
2 stops25h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,031
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/119:40 amZRH - SJC
2 stops44h 47mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/189:00 amSJC - ZRH
2 stops37h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,621
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:30 amZRH - SJC
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/224:28 pmSJC - ZRH
3 stops32h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,838
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/166:30 amZRH - SJC
3 stops25h 26mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 12/223:22 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops19h 18mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/11$3,282
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/186:30 amZRH - SJC
3 stops25h 26mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/273:58 pmSJC - ZRH
3 stops21h 32mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/10$3,436

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to San Jose (SJC). 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 December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$679
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$456
(Iberia)
From Zurich to San Jose
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to San Jose 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San Jose that are best for you.

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ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Thu 1/15

10:25 am-10:12 pm

2 stops20h 47m

San Jose

Mon 1/19

1:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops34h 50m

$679

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Thu 1/22

10:25 am-10:12 pm

2 stops20h 47m

San Jose

Mon 1/26

1:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$681

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Sun 1/25

11:15 am-10:49 pm

2 stops20h 34m

San Jose

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$719

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Sun 1/25

6:35 am-10:49 pm

2 stops25h 14m

San Jose

Sun 2/1

11:51 am-3:30 pm

2 stops18h 39m

$736

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Sat 1/24

9:40 am-8:56 pm

2 stops20h 16m

San Jose

Sat 1/31

4:00 pm-11:55 am

2 stops58h 55m

$736

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Mon 12/22

7:05 am-9:16 pm

2 stops23h 11m

San Jose

Fri 1/23

8:40 am-10:35 am

2 stops16h 55m

$818

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Sat 2/14

6:35 am-9:29 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$456

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Sat 2/14

1:45 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops40h 44m

$486

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Sun 2/15

12:40 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops41h 49m

$486

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Tue 1/6

6:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 14m

$1,284

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to San Jose

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Jose, California (average of $474). Flying from Zurich to San Jose, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $678). 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Zurich to San Jose, California?

    A quick flight from Zurich to San Jose, California can take about 20h 47m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $679. There are 5825 mi between Zurich and San Jose, California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Jose, California (average of $474). Flying from Zurich to San Jose, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $678). 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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