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$493+ 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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SJC
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
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 January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 5/18:15 am
ZRH
-
SJC
2 stops23h 36m
United Airlines
Tue 5/58:45 am
SJC
-
ZRH
2 stops16h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$608
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 3/111:10 pm
ZRH
-
SJC
1 stop17h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 3/188:45 am
SJC
-
ZRH
2 stops22h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$609
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/1210:15 am
ZRH
-
SJC
2 stops20h 17m
American Airlines
Thu 3/1911:06 am
SJC
-
ZRH
2 stops20h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$611
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 9/111:20 am
ZRH
-
SJC
2 stops18h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 9/156:40 am
SJC
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$761
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/121:10 pm
ZRH
-
SJC
1 stop17h 49m
United Airlines
Thu 3/1910:55 pm
SJC
-
ZRH
2 stops23h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$783
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 6/2512:40 pm
ZRH
-
SJC
2 stops38h 03m
Air Canada
Mon 7/136:30 pm
SJC
-
ZRH
2 stops31h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/25$833

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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 January 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$608
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$493
(American Airlines)
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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 January 27, 2026.
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ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Fri 5/1

8:15 am-10:51 pm

2 stops23h 36m

San Jose

Tue 5/5

2:46 pm-7:45 am

2 stops31h 59m

$608

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Wed 3/11

1:10 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 49m

San Jose

Wed 3/18

8:45 am-2:45 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$609

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-9:21 pm

2 stops23h 21m

San Jose

Thu 3/19

11:06 am-3:30 pm

2 stops20h 24m

$615

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Thu 3/12

8:55 am-9:16 pm

2 stops20h 21m

San Jose

Thu 3/19

10:55 pm-6:40 am

2 stops23h 45m

$808

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Fri 6/26

12:40 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops38h 03m

San Jose

Sun 7/12

6:30 pm-11:20 am

2 stops31h 50m

$833

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Thu 6/25

12:40 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops38h 03m

San Jose

Mon 7/13

6:30 pm-11:25 am

2 stops31h 55m

$833

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Thu 6/25

12:40 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops38h 03m

San Jose

Sat 7/11

6:30 pm-11:25 am

2 stops31h 55m

$833

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Sat 5/30

7:15 am-6:35 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$493

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Mon 7/13

11:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$645

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Sat 7/11

7:15 am-10:11 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$701

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Jose, California (average of $490). Flying from Zurich to San Jose, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $680). 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 23h 21m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $615. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Jose, California (average of $490). Flying from Zurich to San Jose, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $680). 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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