Switzerland

$481+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland

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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ZRH
May 24 — May 311
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Switzerland

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Switzerland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/123:50 pm
SJO
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ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Sun 6/219:00 am
ZRH
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 4/24$824
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/123:50 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Fri 6/1910:10 am
ZRH
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 4/23$825
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 11/18:35 am
SJO
-
GVA
2 stops18h 25m
Air Canada
Sun 11/151:00 pm
GVA
-
SJO
1 stop17h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/22$844
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 10/227:15 am
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 55m
Air Canada
Sun 11/812:40 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/20$859
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/53:50 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/126:55 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$860
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/23:50 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 50m
SWISS
Fri 10/910:10 am
ZRH
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 4/21$862
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 10/227:15 am
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 55m
Air Canada
Wed 11/111:20 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/20$864
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 11/18:35 am
SJO
-
GVA
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1510:35 am
GVA
-
SJO
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$865
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 11/68:35 am
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops38h 40m
Air Canada
Sun 11/1512:40 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/23$868
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 11/28:35 am
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 50m
Air Canada
Mon 11/91:20 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/20$869
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 11/18:35 am
SJO
-
GVA
2 stops18h 25m
Air Canada
Sat 11/1411:10 am
GVA
-
SJO
2 stops17h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/20$869
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/123:50 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/208:15 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$871

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Switzerland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Switzerland flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$825
(SWISS)

One-way from

$481
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,049

Good round-trip deal

$880 or less

Good one-way deal

$761 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Zurich flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to Switzerland
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland 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 April 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/9

12:44 pm-11:30 am

1 stop14h 46m

Zurich

Tue 6/23

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

$909

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/21

1:25 pm-6:30 am

2 stops33h 05m

Zurich

Mon 10/12

1:15 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops38h 22m

$918

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/25

8:45 am-9:55 am

2 stops41h 10m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 10/11

3:50 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops35h 47m

$931

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

8:45 am-9:55 am

2 stops41h 10m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 9/19

3:50 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops35h 47m

$931

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/14

7:55 am-11:45 am

2 stops19h 50m

Zurich

Wed 9/30

1:15 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops31h 06m

$933

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

1:25 pm-11:35 am

2 stops38h 10m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 10/11

3:50 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops35h 47m

$947

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/17

7:05 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Zurich

Tue 9/8

7:00 am-6:24 pm

2 stops19h 24m

$988

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/4

1:25 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 10/8

6:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$1,033

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/6

7:15 am-7:30 am

1 stop16h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 7/16

12:40 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$1,043

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/9

1:25 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 7/23

6:00 am-11:38 am

2 stops37h 38m

$1,045

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland

How far ahead should I book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland?

The best time to book flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland is 88 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 Costa Rica to Switzerland?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland (average of $643). Flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland in August is currently the most expensive (average of $875). 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 CR to CH?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Switzerland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2026.

When flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Switzerland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Switzerland flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to Switzerland flights?

Over the last year, Edelweiss Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland. Reviews last updated April 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,SWISS, andAir France from Costa Rica to Switzerland. 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.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Switzerland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Switzerland flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland?

    For as low as $825, SWISS can have you in Switzerland from Costa Rica in 10h 55m. There are 5835 mi between Costa Rica and Switzerland. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Switzerland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Switzerland 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 Costa Rica to Switzerland?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland (average of $643). Flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland in August is currently the most expensive (average of $875). 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 5 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland. 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 April 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$690Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$771Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$778Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$795Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$815Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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