Switzerland

$438+ 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 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ZRH
Mar 12 — Mar 191
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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 February 10, 2026.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/37:05 pm
SJO
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BSL
1 stop30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/176:30 pm
BSL
-
SJO
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$790
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 5/257:15 pm
SJO
-
BSL
2 stops18h 35m
KLM
Thu 6/1810:15 am
BSL
-
SJO
1 stop14h 05m
KLM
Deal found 2/7$795
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/197:00 am
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/297:40 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$816
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/297:15 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/107:00 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$817
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:48 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
3 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/212:00 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
3 stops28h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$818
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 6/37:05 pm
SJO
-
BSL
2 stops18h 45m
KLM
Wed 6/176:30 pm
BSL
-
SJO
1 stop29h 50m
KLM
Deal found 2/9$820
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/158:30 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/1510:45 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$821
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/37:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 30m
Air France
Tue 6/237:30 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop29h 30m
Air France
Deal found 2/7$823
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 5/266:25 pm
SJO
-
BSL
1 stop31h 20m
KLM
Tue 6/236:30 am
BSL
-
SJO
1 stop17h 50m
KLM
Deal found 2/8$823
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 5/293:50 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Wed 6/101:40 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 2/7$825
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 6/96:25 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/237:30 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$828
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 5/286:25 pm
SJO
-
BSL
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/2010:35 am
BSL
-
SJO
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$828

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 February 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$816
(KLM)

One-way from

$438
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$918

Good round-trip deal

$993 or less

Good one-way deal

$724 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. 2% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 February 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Switzerland that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

Switzerland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

7:05 pm-9:55 am

1 stop30h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 6/17

6:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$790

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

7:15 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 6/18

10:15 am-4:20 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$795

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

7:05 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 6/17

6:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$820

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/26

6:25 pm-9:45 am

1 stop31h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 6/23

6:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$823

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

6:25 pm-9:45 am

1 stop31h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 6/20

10:35 am-5:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$828

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/23

5:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop33h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/9

6:05 am-9:15 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$844

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/26

6:25 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop35h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 6/23

10:35 am-9:47 pm

2 stops19h 12m

$846

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

7:15 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 6/18

10:35 am-9:47 pm

2 stops19h 12m

$853

San JoséBasel

SJO - BSL

SJOBSL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

6:25 pm-9:45 am

1 stop31h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 6/20

6:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$861

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/15

8:05 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Zurich

Sun 3/15

6:50 am-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$869

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland (average of $695). Flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland in August is currently the most expensive (average of $968). 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 February 10, 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 31% 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 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 31% 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 February 10, 2026.
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.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 $870, KLM can have you in Switzerland from Costa Rica in 15h 20m. There are 5732 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Switzerland (average of $695). Flying from Costa Rica to Switzerland in August is currently the most expensive (average of $968). 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 February 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$682Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$690Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$760Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$778Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$795Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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