What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to San José, San José Province round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to San José, San José Province round-trip from $901. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $902, and United Airlines, from $903. You may be able to fly from Zurich to San José, San José Province for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Zurich to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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

On average you can expect to pay $1,758 for a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province. The cheapest flight overall is $1,090 while the most popular route, (Zurich - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $888.

What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

Consider Edelweiss Air (65%), SWISS (65%) or Lufthansa (65%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San José, San José Province.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

Users have found that flying from Zurich to San José, San José Province on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 38 days in advance, which can save you up to 17% on flights from Zurich to San José, San José Province compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 38 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,078. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,220.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from Zurich. Users have commonly found prices around $1,151 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $773. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Zurich to San José?

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

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Zurich to San José, San José Province flights typically cost between $999 and $1,489 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $901 on Delta (Jan 25-Feb 8).

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

Mon 9/81:35 pmZRH - SJO

2 stops30h 35mDelta

Thu 9/251:35 pmSJO - ZRH

2 stops21h 00mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$901

Mon 11/31:20 pmZRH - SJO

1 stop17h 45mAir Canada

Mon 12/18:35 amSJO - ZRH

1 stop18h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 7/27

$902

Sun 9/2811:20 amZRH - SJO

2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/117:55 amSJO - ZRH

2 stops18h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$903

Fri 10/246:55 pmZRH - SJO

1 stop30h 40mLufthansa

Sat 11/18:40 pmSJO - ZRH

1 stop15h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 7/27

$905

Wed 11/126:50 amZRH - SJO

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/286:50 pmSJO - ZRH

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$908

Sat 11/155:30 pmZRH - SJO

1 stop31h 55mKLM

Tue 11/258:30 pmSJO - ZRH

1 stop14h 55mKLM

Deal found 7/27

$911

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Sun 1/251:30 pmZRH - SJO

2 stops39h 45mDelta

Sun 2/82:20 pmSJO - ZRH

2 stops36h 30mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$901

Mon 11/31:20 pmZRH - SJO

1 stop17h 45mAir Canada

Mon 12/18:35 amSJO - ZRH

1 stop18h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 7/27

$902

Sun 9/2811:20 amZRH - SJO

2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/117:55 amSJO - ZRH

2 stops18h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$903

Fri 10/246:55 pmZRH - SJO

1 stop30h 40mLufthansa

Sat 11/18:40 pmSJO - ZRH

1 stop15h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 7/27

$905

Wed 11/126:50 amZRH - SJO

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/286:50 pmSJO - ZRH

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$908

Sat 11/155:30 pmZRH - SJO

1 stop31h 55mKLM

Tue 11/258:30 pmSJO - ZRH

1 stop14h 55mKLM

Deal found 7/27

$911

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Mon 8/411:05 amZRH - SJO

2 stops31h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/191:30 pmSJO - ZRH

2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$967

Wed 8/69:05 amZRH - SJO

Nonstop12h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/147:25 pmSJO - ZRH

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$1,844

Wed 8/69:05 amZRH - SJO

Nonstop12h 05mSWISS

Fri 8/223:25 pmSJO - ZRH

Nonstop11h 10mSWISS

Deal found 7/28

$2,428

Wed 8/611:10 amZRH - SJO

2 stops18h 41mAir Europa

Tue 8/192:31 pmSJO - ZRH

2 stops35h 34mAir Europa

Deal found 7/28

$3,367

Wed 8/66:35 pmZRH - SJO

3 stops35h 16mTurkish Airlines

Thu 8/1410:10 amSJO - ZRH

3 stops28h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$5,368

Thu 8/712:40 pmZRH - SJO

2 stops18h 10mAir Canada

Thu 9/41:30 pmSJO - ZRH

3 stops38h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 7/28

$1,906

Fri 8/2911:20 amZRH - SJO

2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/71:30 pmSJO - ZRH

2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$903

One-way flights from Zurich to San José
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Wed 1/149:35 pmZRH - SJO

3 stops41h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$460

Wed 11/269:00 amZRH - SJO

1 stop16h 25mKLM

Deal found 7/29

$713

Wed 9/247:45 amZRH - SJO

1 stop17h 25mAir France

Deal found 7/27

$714

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Depart

Return

Price

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sun 1/25

1:30 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops39h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

2:20 pm-9:50 am

2 stops36h 30m

$901

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Mon 11/3

1:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop17h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

8:35 am-10:25 am

1 stop18h 50m

$902

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sun 9/28

11:20 am-7:15 am

2 stops27h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/11

7:55 am-10:50 am

2 stops18h 55m

$903

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 10/24

6:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop30h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/1

8:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$905

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 11/12

6:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/28

6:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop32h 00m

$908

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sat 11/15

5:30 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop31h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/25

8:30 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$911

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 1/14

9:35 pm-8:21 am

3 stops41h 46m

$460

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 11/26

9:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$713

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 9/24

7:45 am-5:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$714

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

The price you pay for your flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 37 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Zurich to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 ZRH to SJO?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Zurich to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Air France from Zurich to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sep 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sep 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sep 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Air France

7.5

Good

1,465 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sep 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,899 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sep 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Air Canada

7.1

Good

9,822 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sep 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to San José, San José Province round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to San José, San José Province round-trip from $901. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $902, and United Airlines, from $903. You may be able to fly from Zurich to San José, San José Province for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to San José, San José Province?
Consider Edelweiss Air (65%), SWISS (65%) or Lufthansa (65%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San José, San José Province.
What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to San José, San José Province?
On average you can expect to pay $1,758 for a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province. The cheapest flight overall is $1,090 while the most popular route, (Zurich - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $888.
Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Zurich to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to San José 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 José, San José Province?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Zurich to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 2 airlines flying from Zurich to San José

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United Airlines	Cheapest$830	Average$1,210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
SWISS	Cheapest$1,021	Average$1,324	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%

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