$629+ 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ZRH
Mai 4 — Mai 111
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San José to ZurichExplore 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 April 4, 2026.
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 April 4, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 6/123:50 pm
SJO
- ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Fr 6/1910:10 am
ZRH
- SJO
Nonstop11h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 4/3![SWISS logo]()
$825
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 6/53:50 pm
SJO
- ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Fr 6/2610:10 am
ZRH
- SJO
Nonstop11h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 3/31![SWISS logo]()
$845
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sa 10/37:15 am
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops40h 40m
Air Canada
So 11/112:40 pm
ZRH
- SJO
1 stop17h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/3![Air Canada logo]()
$858
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mi 9/307:10 am
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops40h 45m
Air Canada
Fr 10/3012:40 pm
ZRH
- SJO
1 stop16h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/3![Air Canada logo]()
$863
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fr 11/68:35 am
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops38h 40m
Air Canada
So 11/1512:40 pm
ZRH
- SJO
1 stop17h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/31![Air Canada logo]()
$866
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Di 9/227:10 am
SJO
- ZRH
1 stop18h 55m
Air Canada
Mi 12/21:20 pm
ZRH
- SJO
1 stop18h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/31![Air Canada logo]()
$868
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Di 9/297:10 am
SJO
- ZRH
1 stop18h 55m
Air Canada
So 11/112:40 pm
ZRH
- SJO
2 stops42h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/3![Air Canada logo]()
$871
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fr 11/278:35 am
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops38h 40m
Air Canada
Sa 12/512:40 pm
ZRH
- SJO
2 stops42h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/31![Air Canada logo]()
$874
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 10/23:50 pm
SJO
- ZRH
Nonstop10h 50m
SWISS
Mo 10/261:50 pm
ZRH
- SJO
Nonstop12h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 4/3![SWISS logo]()
$877
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mi 6/173:50 pm
SJO
- ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Di 9/88:15 am
ZRH
- SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$878
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fr 6/53:50 pm
SJO
- ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fr 6/122:35 pm
ZRH
- SJO
1 stop35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$879
Best flights from San José to ZurichDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Zurich that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 4, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Zurich that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 4, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 5/41:25 pm
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops36h 10m
United Airlines
Do 6/49:50 am
ZRH
- SJO
2 stops20h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30![United Airlines logo]()
$904
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mi 6/177:05 pm
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops19h 20m
KLM
Di 9/87:00 am
ZRH
- SJO
2 stops19h 24m
KLM
Deal found 4/3![KLM logo]()
$985
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 6/912:44 pm
SJO
- ZRH
1 stop14h 46m
United Airlines
Di 6/2311:55 am
ZRH
- SJO
2 stops32h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/1![United Airlines logo]()
$913
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mi 9/161:25 pm
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops32h 45m
United Airlines
Mi 9/301:15 pm
ZRH
- SJO
1 stop26h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3![United Airlines logo]()
$913
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 5/48:45 am
SJO
- ZRH
1 stop23h 05m
United Airlines
Mo 6/89:50 am
ZRH
- SJO
2 stops32h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30![United Airlines logo]()
$913
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 9/211:25 pm
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops38h 20m
United Airlines
Mo 10/121:15 pm
ZRH
- SJO
2 stops31h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2![United Airlines logo]()
$932
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 4/2412:44 pm
SJO
- ZRH
1 stop14h 46m
United Airlines
Fr 5/11:10 pm
ZRH
- SJO
1 stop26h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2![United Airlines logo]()
$1,013
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 4/217:15 am
SJO
- ZRH
1 stop17h 00m
United Airlines
Di 5/59:50 am
ZRH
- SJO
2 stops29h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31![United Airlines logo]()
$1,018
Last-minute flights from San José to ZurichDiscover last-minute flight deals from San José to Zurich. Data last updated April 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Zurich. Data last updated April 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 4/2111:59 pm
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops24h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Di 5/58:00 am
ZRH
- SJO
2 stops22h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$895
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Di 4/211:21 pm
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops19h 24m
KLM
So 5/311:50 am
ZRH
- SJO
1 stop36h 30m
KLM
Deal found 4/3![KLM logo]()
$929
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
So 5/36:00 am
SJO
- ZRH
1 stop25h 45m
United Airlines
So 5/245:35 pm
ZRH
- SJO
2 stops26h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31![United Airlines logo]()
$904
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
So 5/36:00 am
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops45h 45m
United Airlines
So 5/1011:55 am
ZRH
- SJO
2 stops32h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3![United Airlines logo]()
$923
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 5/48:45 am
SJO
- ZRH
1 stop23h 05m
United Airlines
Mo 6/81:35 pm
ZRH
- SJO
1 stop25h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30![United Airlines logo]()
$908
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 5/221:25 pm
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops34h 40m
United Airlines
Fr 6/51:10 pm
ZRH
- SJO
1 stop26h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31![United Airlines logo]()
$902
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sa 5/2312:30 am
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops27h 45m
United Airlines
So 5/311:10 pm
ZRH
- SJO
2 stops41h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3![United Airlines logo]()
$927
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fr 5/297:10 am
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Di 6/99:55 am
ZRH
- SJO
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$891
One-way flights from San José to ZurichSearch for one-way flight options from San José to Zurich. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San José to Zurich. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 4, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fr 6/1211:25 pm
SJO
- ZRH
3 stops54h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$629
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fr 4/174:35 pm
SJO
- ZRH
3 stops57h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$632
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mi 7/19:25 am
SJO
- ZRH
3 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$649
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mi 7/13:50 pm
SJO
- ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 4/3![SWISS logo]()
$727
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 6/123:50 pm
SJO
- ZRH
Nonstop10h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 4/1![SWISS logo]()
$732
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mi 7/17:05 pm
SJO
- ZRH
1 stop15h 30m
Air France
Deal found 4/1![Air France logo]()
$734
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 4/2111:59 pm
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops30h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$749
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 5/411:59 pm
SJO
- ZRH
2 stops28h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$752
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 April 4, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $825 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $629 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $993 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,036 or less |
Good one-way deal | $659 or less |
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 April 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Zurich that are best for you.
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Cheapest round-trip
San JoséZurich
SJO - ZRH
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mo 5/4
1:25 pm-9:35 am
2 stops36h 10m
Zurich
Do 6/4
9:50 am-10:39 pm
2 stops20h 49m
$904
San JoséZurich
SJO - ZRH
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Di 6/9
12:44 pm-11:30 am
1 stop14h 46m
Zurich
Di 6/23
11:55 am-12:21 pm
2 stops32h 26m
$913
San JoséZurich
SJO - ZRH
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mi 9/16
1:25 pm-6:10 am
2 stops32h 45m
Zurich
Mi 9/30
1:15 pm-7:15 am
1 stop26h 00m
$913
San JoséZurich
SJO - ZRH
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mo 5/4
8:45 am-3:50 pm
1 stop23h 05m
Zurich
Mo 6/8
9:50 am-10:11 am
2 stops32h 21m
$913
San JoséZurich
SJO - ZRH
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mo 9/21
1:25 pm-11:45 am
2 stops38h 20m
Zurich
Mo 10/12
1:15 pm-12:26 pm
2 stops31h 11m
$932
Quickest round-trip
San JoséZurich
SJO - ZRH
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mi 6/17
7:05 pm-10:25 pm
2 stops19h 20m
Zurich
Di 9/8
7:00 am-6:24 pm
2 stops19h 24m
$985
San JoséZurich
SJO - ZRH
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fr 4/24
12:44 pm-11:30 am
1 stop14h 46m
Zurich
Fr 5/1
1:10 pm-7:15 am
1 stop26h 05m
$1,013
San JoséZurich
SJO - ZRH
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Di 4/21
7:15 am-8:15 am
1 stop17h 00m
Zurich
Di 5/5
9:50 am-7:15 am
2 stops29h 25m
$1,018
Cheapest one-way
San JoséZurich
SJO - ZRH
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mo 5/4
11:59 pm-12:35 pm
2 stops28h 36m
$752
San JoséZurich
SJO - ZRH
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fr 9/11
8:45 am-10:55 am
2 stops42h 10m
$774
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- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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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
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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 April 2, 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 April 4, 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 often are flights from San José to Zurich delayed?
About 27% of weekly flights between San José and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Zurich 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 San José to Zurich 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 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 April 4, 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.
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2026
EZE - SCL
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2026
EZE - SCL
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2026
EZE - SCL
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2026
EZE - SCL
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2026
EZE - SCL
Crew
8.4
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Feb 2026
EZE - SCL
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