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$415+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Zurich (ZRH)

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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ZRH
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich are usually found in February or October, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/26:15 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 40m
Iberia
Mon 2/237:30 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop16h 05m
Iberia
Deal found 1/26$816
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/48:30 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 15m
KLM
Thu 4/237:00 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops20h 00m
KLM
Deal found 1/26$821
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/46:15 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 05m
Iberia
Wed 3/47:40 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop27h 55m
Iberia
Deal found 1/26$827
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 5/227:15 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/2910:55 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$828
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/48:30 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 45m
KLM
Wed 2/1811:55 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops16h 57m
KLM
Deal found 1/26$830
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/18:30 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 45m
KLM
Wed 2/1811:55 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops16h 57m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$831
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/48:30 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 55m
KLM
Wed 3/49:00 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop16h 25m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$835
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/26:15 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 40m
Iberia
Mon 11/97:30 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop16h 05m
Iberia
Deal found 1/26$836
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/187:15 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/299:20 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops17h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$838
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 6/127:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/910:55 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$841
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 5/297:15 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/197:30 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$842

Find flight deals from San José to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$816
(British Airways)

One-way from

$415
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,058

Good round-trip deal

$1,186 or less

Good one-way deal

$719 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Zurich 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Zurich that are best for you.

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San José

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Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

6:15 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Zurich

Mon 2/16

7:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$816

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:15 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Zurich

Mon 2/23

7:30 am-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$816

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

8:30 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Zurich

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$821

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

8:30 pm-8:15 am

1 stop28h 45m

Zurich

Wed 2/18

11:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops16h 57m

$830

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

8:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Zurich

Wed 2/18

11:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops16h 57m

$830

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

8:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Zurich

Wed 3/4

9:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$835

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

2:49 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops17h 56m

Zurich

Sun 5/3

7:45 am-5:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$841

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

8:30 pm-8:15 am

1 stop28h 45m

Zurich

Mon 2/16

6:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$844

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

2:49 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops19h 51m

Zurich

Fri 5/1

7:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$854

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

8:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Zurich

Tue 2/24

10:45 am-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$855

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Zurich

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Zurich

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Zurich. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to Zurich. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Zurich (average of $676). Flying from San José to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of $975). 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 SJO to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 27, 2026.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, SWISS, and Air France from San José to Zurich. 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,863 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,664 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,099 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Zurich. 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 San José to Zurich flight route?

    This flight path from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For as low as $821, Iberia can have you in Zurich from San José in 14h 55m. The distance between San José and Zurich is about 5835 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San José to Zurich is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $682 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Iberia and Air France, starting at $690 and $760 round-trip. Air Canada is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José to Zurich are Edelweiss Air (75%), SWISS (75%) and Lufthansa (75%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $669. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $784 on average, our data indicates $996 when flying from San José to Zurich.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Zurich?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Zurich.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Zurich?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Zurich 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 San José to Zurich?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Zurich (average of $676). Flying from San José to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of $975). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San José to Zurich. 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$682Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$690Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$760Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$778Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$795Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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