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$331+ 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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ZRH
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich are usually found in November or February, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$803
(KLM)

One-way from

$331
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$953

Good round-trip deal

$798 or less

Good one-way deal

$689 or less
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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 September 17, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/38:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1910:45 amZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$803
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/86:50 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop16h 15mAir France
Sat 11/2210:45 amZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 22mAir France
Deal found 9/15$804
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/38:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1510:45 amZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$805
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/38:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/246:50 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$806
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/243:25 pmSJO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Fri 11/219:35 amZRH - SJO
Nonstop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 9/14$813
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/301:23 pmSJO - ZRH
2 stops17h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1510:45 amZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$827
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/243:25 pmSJO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Fri 11/79:35 amZRH - SJO
Nonstop12h 15mSWISS
Deal found 9/15$832
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/298:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/126:30 amZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$833
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/278:30 pmSJO - ZRH
1 stop18h 55mKLM
Sat 11/85:30 pmZRH - SJO
1 stop31h 55mKLM
Deal found 9/15$834
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 11/16:50 pmSJO - ZRH
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1510:45 amZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$836

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Zurich that are best for you.

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Zurich

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Price

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

8:30 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Zurich

Sat 11/15

10:45 am-10:07 pm

2 stops18h 22m

$803

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/27

8:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Zurich

Sat 11/8

5:30 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$834

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

9:40 am-3:30 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Zurich

Wed 11/19

9:05 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$868

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/15

8:37 am-3:50 pm

1 stop23h 13m

Zurich

Wed 10/29

9:05 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$868

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/1

6:50 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops16h 35m

Zurich

Sat 11/15

10:45 am-10:07 pm

2 stops18h 22m

$871

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/14

1:23 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops21h 17m

Zurich

Tue 10/28

6:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$889

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/15

7:55 am-3:45 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Zurich

Wed 10/29

1:15 pm-10:25 am

2 stops28h 10m

$891

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

7:50 pm-7:35 am

3 stops52h 45m

$331

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/23

12:19 pm-7:55 am

3 stops59h 36m

$334

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/15

8:05 pm-8:55 am

3 stops53h 50m

$351

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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, San José Province 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 September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Zurich is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from San José, San José Province to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,147). 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 September 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José, San José Province to Zurich is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Zurich. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Zurich flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 17, 2025.
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
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,468 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,925 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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, San José Province to Zurich flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich.

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

    KLM can get you from San José, San José Province to Zurich in just under 18h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . San José, San José Province and Zurich are separated by a distance of 5835 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to Zurich round-trip from $637. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from $670, and Iberia, from $745. Air Canada is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José, San José Province to Zurich are Edelweiss Air (67%), SWISS (67%) and Lufthansa (67%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $678. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $775 on average, our data indicates $853 when flying from San José, San José Province 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, San José Province to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from San José, San José Province to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,147). 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$637Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$670Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$745Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$755Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$790Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$793Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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