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$404+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San José (SJO)

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 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SJO
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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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 December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/3111:25 amZRH - SJO
2 stops40h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/169:40 amSJO - ZRH
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$951
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/299:40 amZRH - SJO
1 stop34h 16mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/162:00 pmSJO - ZRH
2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$954
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/289:40 amZRH - SJO
1 stop34h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/185:30 amSJO - ZRH
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$955
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/289:40 amZRH - SJO
1 stop34h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/248:05 amSJO - ZRH
2 stops19h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$958
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/317:30 amZRH - SJO
2 stops36h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/176:30 amSJO - ZRH
2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$962
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/289:40 amZRH - SJO
1 stop34h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/177:30 amSJO - ZRH
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$966
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/2711:25 amZRH - SJO
2 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/211:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop34h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$983
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/289:40 amZRH - SJO
2 stops41h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/237:45 amSJO - ZRH
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$985
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/289:40 amZRH - SJO
1 stop34h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/218:05 amSJO - ZRH
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$990
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/299:40 amZRH - SJO
1 stop34h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/182:05 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop34h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$991

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to San José (SJO). 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 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$935
(Delta)

One-way from

$404
(Avianca)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,343

Good one-way deal

$1,009 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to San José 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San José that are best for you.

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Zurich

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ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 4/1

9:20 am-9:15 pm

2 stops19h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

1:25 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$945

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 4/1

8:15 am-10:11 am

2 stops33h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

7:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop17h 00m

$953

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 4/10

8:15 am-12:21 pm

2 stops36h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

8:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$953

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 4/16

11:20 am-12:21 pm

2 stops33h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

8:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop41h 35m

$953

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sun 4/19

11:20 am-10:11 am

2 stops30h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

8:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop41h 35m

$953

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sun 4/19

11:20 am-10:11 am

2 stops30h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

8:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop41h 35m

$953

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 1/8

10:20 am-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

2:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$954

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 1/29

10:20 am-7:53 pm

1 stop16h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

2:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$954

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 1/9

9:40 am-8:32 am

2 stops29h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

2:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$954

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 1/9

9:40 am-1:15 pm

2 stops34h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

2:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$954

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Deals found on 12/13

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to San José

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 Zurich to San José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Zurich-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Zurich-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Zurich-San José 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 Zurich to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to San José. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Zurich to San José is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José (average of $666). Flying from Zurich to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $904). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Zurich to San José by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS and United Airlines 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,812 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,812 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,812 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,812 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to San José?

    A quick flight from Zurich to San José can take about 19h 55m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $945. There are 5835 mi between Zurich and San José. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Zurich to San José is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $830 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is SWISS, starting at $1,021. United Airlines is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Edelweiss Air (66%), SWISS (66%) or Lufthansa (66%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San José.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to San José?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,010 for a flight from Zurich to San José. The cheapest flight overall is $997 while the most popular route, (Zurich - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $1,545.

  • 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José (average of $666). Flying from Zurich to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $904). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to San José. 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$830Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$1,021Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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