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$523+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San José (SJO)

ZRH — SJO
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to San José

Cheapest flights from Zurich to San José

Fri 11/276:30 am -
1 stop16h 40m
Mon 12/77:30 pm -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 11/2$945
Fri 11/276:30 am -
1 stop16h 40m
Wed 12/92:53 pm -
2 stops15h 42m
Deal found 11/2$946
Fri 11/2711:25 am -
2 stops42h 05m
Sat 12/59:20 am -
2 stops40h 20m
Deal found 11/2$947
Tue 11/176:50 am -
1 stop17h 40m
Mon 12/77:30 pm -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 11/2$948
Tue 11/179:10 am -
1 stop15h 20m
Tue 12/85:53 pm -
2 stops15h 52m
Deal found 11/2$949
Tue 11/176:50 am -
1 stop17h 40m
Mon 12/75:53 pm -
2 stops16h 57m
Deal found 11/2$950
Thu 11/267:00 am -
2 stops22h 30m
Tue 12/88:45 am -
2 stops20h 10m
Deal found 11/2$952
Mon 11/237:00 am -
2 stops22h 30m
Wed 12/99:20 am -
2 stops19h 05m
Deal found 11/2$954
Mon 11/231:20 pm -
1 stop16h 10m
Sat 12/59:20 am -
2 stops40h 20m
Deal found 11/2$956
Mon 11/231:05 pm -
2 stops40h 25m
Wed 12/99:20 am -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 11/2$957
Sun 11/291:05 pm -
2 stops40h 25m
Wed 12/98:45 am -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 11/2$959
Wed 11/2512:40 pm -
2 stops40h 50m
Sat 12/59:20 am -
2 stops40h 20m
Deal found 11/2$960

Find flight deals from Zurich to San José

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$941
(British Airways)

One-way from

$641
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,114
Provider with most accurate pricing for Zurich-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Zurich-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Tue 3/2

9:10 am-5:30 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$523

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 4/9

9:20 am-6:55 pm

2 stops17h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$666

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 4/8

9:20 am-9:52 pm

2 stops20h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$666

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sun 2/28

6:50 am-5:30 pm

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$716

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sun 2/28

6:50 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop27h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$725

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 12/10

6:10 am-10:30 pm

2 stops23h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$734

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 1/1

11:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops16h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$778

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Mon 2/1

7:00 am-7:53 pm

2 stops19h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/27

6:40 am-3:35 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$971

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Mon 11/30

11:45 am-7:53 pm

2 stops39h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/7

11:28 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$977

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Tue 12/15

7:00 am-7:53 pm

2 stops19h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/22

2:25 pm-7:40 am

2 stops34h 15m

$1,004

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to San José

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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?

The best time to book flights from Zurich to San José is 18 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José (average of $1,087). Flying from Zurich to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,551). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to San José as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zurich to San José flights typically cost between $981 and $1,255 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $941 on British Airways (Jan 27-Feb 3).

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Zurich to San José can take about 19h 53m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $971. There are 5835 mi between Zurich and San José. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Consider Edelweiss Air (85%), SWISS (85%) or Lufthansa (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San José.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José (average of $1,087). Flying from Zurich to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,551). 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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