Switzerland

$388+ 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ZRH
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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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 November 26, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/78:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/76:50 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$882
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mKLM
Fri 1/166:50 amZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 35mKLM
Deal found 11/24$892
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/216:30 amZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$898
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/86:30 amZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$914
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:50 amSJO - ZRH
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/101:20 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$918
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/910:00 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/289:35 pmZRH - SJO
3 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$920
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:30 amZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$923
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/272:31 pmSJO - ZRH
2 stops19h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/77:05 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$936
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/26:30 amZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$953
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 12/98:35 amSJO - GVA
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/127:25 amGVA - SJO
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$975
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:00 amSJO - BSL
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1610:30 amBSL - SJO
2 stops18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$986
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 12/98:35 amSJO - GVA
2 stops18h 25mAir Canada
Thu 1/810:35 amGVA - SJO
2 stops20h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 11/25$1,007

Cheap 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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$822
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$388
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$926

Good round-trip deal

$1,446 or less

Good one-way deal

$732 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. 6% potential increase in price ($73 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 November 2025
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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Switzerland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

8:35 am-10:00 am

2 stops18h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 5/20

12:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$822

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

8:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 2/8

5:55 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$858

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

4:15 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 3/12

12:35 pm-12:15 am

2 stops18h 40m

$873

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

8:35 am-10:00 am

2 stops18h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 3/12

9:10 am-10:15 pm

2 stops44h 05m

$873

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

8:30 pm-8:15 am

1 stop28h 45m

Zurich

Sun 2/8

7:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$879

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

8:35 am-6:15 am

2 stops38h 40m

Zurich

Sat 2/14

12:45 pm-12:05 am

2 stops42h 20m

$883

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-10:40 am

2 stops20h 40m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 2/22

11:15 am-10:02 pm

2 stops41h 47m

$886

San JoséGeneva

SJO - GVA

SJOGVA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

8:45 am-11:35 am

2 stops42h 50m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 5/5

11:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops28h 15m

$887

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

2:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop37h 35m

Zurich

Sat 2/21

1:05 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$892

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

8:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Zurich

Fri 1/16

6:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$892

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland (average of $638). Flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland in August is currently the most expensive (average of $945). 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 November 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to Switzerland in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Switzerland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to Switzerland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Switzerland flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Switzerland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Wednesday 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 27% 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 November 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, SWISS, and Air 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

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Switzerland flight route?

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

    For as low as $858, KLM can have you in Switzerland from Costa Rica in 13h 55m. There are 5786 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland (average of $638). Flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland in August is currently the most expensive (average of $945). 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 6 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland

Discover the top 6 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$665Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$693Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$745Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$755Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$793Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$794Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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