Zurich

$500+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ZRH
Jul 27 — Aug 31
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich are usually found in October or November, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San José to Zurich
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This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Mon 11/27:30 pm
SJO
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ZRH
1 stop14h 10m
KLM
Mon 11/92:20 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop34h 10m
KLM
Deal found 6/23$828
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 9/221:19 pm
SJO
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ZRH
2 stops19h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/26:30 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$832
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Mon 9/77:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/229:20 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$834
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/231:19 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 26m
KLM
Thu 10/19:20 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 00m
KLM
Deal found 6/24$835
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Mon 11/232:30 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 10m
KLM
Sat 12/56:50 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops22h 25m
KLM
Deal found 6/23$838
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/17:30 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/196:50 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$839
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Tue 10/131:23 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/276:30 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$846
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 8/37:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 20m
Air France
Tue 8/187:45 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops16h 35m
Air France
Deal found 6/25$849
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/97:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 20m
Air France
Sat 8/227:40 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops16h 40m
Air France
Deal found 6/24$850
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:30 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 10m
KLM
Thu 11/126:50 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops22h 25m
KLM
Deal found 6/24$851
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Thu 7/307:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/309:00 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$853

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 June 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$828
(Air France)

One-way from

$500
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,013

Good round-trip deal

$987 or less

Good one-way deal

$754 or less
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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 ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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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San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/23

1:19 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 26m

Zurich

Thu 10/1

9:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$835

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/21

1:19 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 26m

Zurich

Sun 9/27

7:40 am-5:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$877

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/30

7:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Zurich

Mon 11/30

6:30 am-5:30 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$931

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/26

7:55 am-11:30 am

2 stops19h 35m

Zurich

Sat 10/10

9:55 am-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$939

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

2:20 pm-7:55 am

2 stops34h 35m

Zurich

Thu 1/7

10:20 am-7:53 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$959

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

12:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Zurich

Mon 11/30

12:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$961

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/14

1:25 pm-10:50 am

2 stops37h 25m

Zurich

Fri 10/9

11:55 am-11:38 am

2 stops31h 43m

$964

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/26

1:25 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Zurich

Fri 9/11

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

$974

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/21

8:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop41h 35m

Zurich

Fri 10/9

11:55 am-11:38 am

2 stops31h 43m

$1,006

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/4

8:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop41h 35m

Zurich

Sat 9/19

9:50 am-7:15 am

2 stops29h 25m

$1,059

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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?

Booking 36 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Zurich (average of $900). Flying from San José to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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 June 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 June 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Air France, andSWISS 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

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 $835, KLM can have you in Zurich from San José in 19h 26m. The distance between San José and Zurich is about 5835 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San José to Zurich is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $778 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Air France, starting at $798 and $809 round-trip. KLM is priced at 24% 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 (100%), SWISS (100%) and Lufthansa (100%).

  • 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 $780 on average, our data indicates $982 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Zurich (average of $900). Flying from San José to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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 June 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$778Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$798Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$809Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$852Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$908Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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