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$440+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San Jose (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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SJC
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to San Jose

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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$585
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$440
(Mytrip)
From Zurich to San Jose
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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 July 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/128:15 amZRH - SJC
2 stops18h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/196:20 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$585
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:05 pmZRH - SJC
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/178:45 amSJC - ZRH
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$611
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1010:20 amZRH - SJC
2 stops21h 29mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/171:31 pmSJC - ZRH
3 stops21h 14mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$643
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:15 amZRH - SJC
2 stops22h 53mBritish Airways
Wed 9/172:08 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops20h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/27$649
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2811:45 amZRH - SJC
2 stops39h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/21:09 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops20h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$652
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:25 pmZRH - SJC
3 stops29h 26mAir Canada
Fri 9/196:20 pmSJC - ZRH
3 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$690
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2810:10 amZRH - SJC
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Tue 9/23:17 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops18h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/27$717

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San Jose that are best for you.

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Zurich

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San Jose

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Depart

Return

Price

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Fri 9/12

8:15 am-5:17 pm

2 stops18h 02m

San Jose

Fri 9/19

6:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops31h 30m

$585

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Wed 9/10

1:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Jose

Wed 9/17

8:45 am-3:45 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$611

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Wed 9/10

10:20 am-10:49 pm

2 stops21h 29m

San Jose

Wed 9/17

1:31 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops21h 14m

$643

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Wed 9/10

7:15 am-9:08 pm

2 stops22h 53m

San Jose

Wed 9/17

2:08 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$649

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Thu 8/28

11:45 am-6:30 pm

2 stops39h 45m

San Jose

Tue 9/2

1:09 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 46m

$652

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Fri 9/12

1:25 pm-9:51 am

3 stops29h 26m

San Jose

Fri 9/19

6:20 pm-6:25 am

3 stops27h 05m

$690

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Thu 8/28

10:10 am-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 40m

San Jose

Tue 9/2

1:44 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$717

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Sun 11/16

9:55 pm-10:19 pm

3 stops33h 24m

$440

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Sun 11/16

6:50 am-10:58 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$811

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Sun 8/31

7:45 am-10:25 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$814

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to San Jose

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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?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Jose (average of $253). Flying from Zurich to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS, and United Airlines from Zurich to San Jose 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
7,979 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,449 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to San Jose. 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 Zurich to San Jose round-trip?

    Currently priced at $585, United Airlines will fly you from Zurich to San Jose and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $643 and $649, respectively.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $811. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Zurich to San Jose for a low price.

  • 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Jose (average of $253). Flying from Zurich to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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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