Zurich

$509+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ZRH
Apr 23 — Apr 301
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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 37 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 March 24, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 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
KLM
Tue 6/169:20 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 00m
KLM
Deal found 3/23$842
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/127:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 20m
Air France
Wed 9/97:40 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Air France
Deal found 3/23$844
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 11/168:50 am
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 25m
Air Canada
Sun 1/1712:40 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/23$859
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 11/68:35 am
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 50m
Air Canada
Sun 11/1512:40 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/24$863
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/37:40 am
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops40h 15m
Air Canada
Thu 10/151:25 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop16h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/19$864
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 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 stop18h 10m
Air France
Tue 6/97:45 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops16h 35m
Air France
Deal found 3/23$865
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sat 10/37:15 am
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops40h 40m
Air Canada
Mon 10/191:25 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops62h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/22$867
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 9/227:10 am
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 55m
Air Canada
Wed 12/21:20 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop18h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/23$868
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 6/37:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 20m
KLM
Tue 6/97:00 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 20m
KLM
Deal found 3/20$869
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/114:45 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
Nonstop10h 40m
SWISS
Wed 11/189:35 am
ZRH
-
SJO
Nonstop12h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 3/22$871
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 9/297:10 am
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 55m
Air Canada
Wed 10/141:25 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops62h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/22$872

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 March 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$842
(KLM)

One-way from

$509
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,030

Good round-trip deal

$1,036 or less

Good one-way deal

$659 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Zurich flight deals.
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($38 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 March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich.

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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 March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Zurich 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

Mon 5/4

12:44 pm-11:30 am

1 stop14h 46m

Zurich

Mon 6/8

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

$908

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

11:55 am-10:11 am

2 stops30h 16m

$913

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

7:55 am-10:50 am

2 stops18h 55m

Zurich

Fri 6/5

9:50 am-10:11 am

2 stops32h 21m

$917

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

12:44 pm-11:30 am

1 stop14h 46m

Zurich

Wed 6/3

9:50 am-10:39 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$966

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

7:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop17h 00m

Zurich

Mon 6/8

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

$1,014
Quickest round-trip

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

3:50 pm-10:40 am

Nonstop10h 50m

Zurich

Mon 5/25

9:00 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

$1,035

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/9

1:25 pm-6:10 am

2 stops32h 45m

Zurich

Thu 4/16

11:20 am-8:19 pm

2 stops40h 59m

$1,062

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/1

12:30 am-11:30 am

2 stops27h 00m

Zurich

Thu 8/13

11:55 am-7:37 pm

2 stops39h 42m

$1,088

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/4

8:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Zurich

Sat 9/19

1:10 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops31h 11m

$1,097
Cheapest one-way

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

6:25 pm-11:05 am

1 stop32h 40m

$703

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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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 37 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Zurich (average of $760). Flying from San José to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of $987). 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 March 24, 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 March 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,SWISS, andAir 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.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

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

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

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

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

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

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

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

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

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

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

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

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  • How popular is this San José to Zurich flight route?

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

    For as low as $844, KLM can have you in Zurich from San José in 19h 20m. 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 Iberia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $690 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and KLM, starting at $771 and $778 round-trip. Iberia 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 (89%), SWISS (89%) and Lufthansa (89%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $645. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $877 on average, our data indicates $1,086 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Zurich (average of $760). Flying from San José to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of $987). 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 San José to Zurich

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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$690Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$771Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$778Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$795Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$830Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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