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$383+ 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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ZRH
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
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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Cheapest flights from San José to Zurich
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 20, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/66:15 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 05m
Iberia
Fri 2/207:30 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop16h 05m
Iberia
Deal found 1/20$818
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/164:10 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 50m
Iberia
Wed 9/307:30 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 05m
Iberia
Deal found 1/19$822
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/218:30 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 15m
KLM
Wed 3/49:00 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops20h 02m
KLM
Deal found 1/20$824
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/16:15 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 05m
Iberia
Wed 2/187:40 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop27h 55m
Iberia
Deal found 1/20$826
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:25 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/267:45 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$827
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/18:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/810:45 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$828
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/276:15 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 05m
Iberia
Sat 2/77:40 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop27h 55m
Iberia
Deal found 1/20$829
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 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 1/20$830
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/254:30 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 50m
Iberia
Mon 6/87:30 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 35m
Iberia
Deal found 1/19$832
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/108:30 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 55m
KLM
Tue 2/246:50 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops18h 00m
KLM
Deal found 1/19$833
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/222:50 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 55m
KLM
Sat 6/69:20 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 00m
KLM
Deal found 1/20$836

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 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$818
(British Airways)

One-way from

$383
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,073

Good round-trip deal

$1,186 or less

Good one-way deal

$719 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 20, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

6:15 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Zurich

Mon 2/16

7:40 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$826

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

6:15 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Zurich

Sat 2/7

7:40 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$826

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

8:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Zurich

Tue 2/24

6:50 am-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$828

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

8:05 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Zurich

Sun 3/8

10:45 am-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$828

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

7:15 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Zurich

Fri 6/19

10:55 am-5:00 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$840

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/26

6:25 pm-11:05 am

1 stop32h 40m

Zurich

Tue 6/9

9:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$847

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

7:05 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Zurich

Sun 6/7

7:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$872

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

7:05 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Zurich

Mon 6/8

10:55 am-5:00 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$885

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

7:05 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Zurich

Fri 6/19

10:55 am-5:00 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$885

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

8:05 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Zurich

Wed 2/18

6:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$886

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Zurich

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Zurich in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 San José-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San José-Zurich 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 San José to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from San José with our price prediction graph.
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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 16, 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 $974). 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 20, 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 20, 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
1,442 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

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
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,855 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

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
1,524 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

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
10,637 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

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
3,093 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

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 $828, Iberia can have you in Zurich from San José in 13h 15m. 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 $676 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Iberia, starting at $693 and $745 round-trip. Air Canada is priced at 33% 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 $808 on average, our data indicates $1,061 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 $974). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$676Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$693Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$745Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$755Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$795Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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