$573+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Zurich (ZRH)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ZRH
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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 November 2, 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 November 2, 2026.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/265:00 pm -
Nonstop10h 35m
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Nonstop12h 20m
Deal found 10/29![SWISS logo]()
$887
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/24:40 pm -
Nonstop10h 35m
Thu 12/1011:25 am -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 11/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$892
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/18:45 am -
1 stop18h 40m
Tue 12/812:40 pm -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 10/29![Air Canada logo]()
$903
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/268:45 am -
2 stops38h 30m
Fri 1/2212:40 pm -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 10/29![Air Canada logo]()
$906
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/268:45 am -
1 stop18h 40m
Sat 1/231:20 pm -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 10/29![Air Canada logo]()
$908
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/268:45 am -
2 stops38h 30m
Wed 1/2012:40 pm -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 10/29![Air Canada logo]()
$914
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/245:25 pm -
1 stop22h 05m
Tue 12/12:20 pm -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 10/31![Iberia logo]()
$918
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 12/29:20 am -
2 stops19h 35m
Fri 12/111:20 pm -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 10/30![Air Canada logo]()
$922
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/289:20 am -
2 stops19h 55m
Wed 1/61:20 pm -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 11/2![Air Canada logo]()
$926
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 12/278:45 am -
2 stops40h 55m
Tue 1/121:00 pm -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 10/29![Air Canada logo]()
$927
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 November 2, 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 November 2, 2026.
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/21:55 pm -
1 stop14h 40m
Fri 12/111:20 pm -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 10/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$928
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 3/49:40 am -
1 stop22h 50m
Thu 3/1110:20 am -
1 stop16h 33m
Deal found 10/29![United Airlines logo]()
$954
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/25:25 pm -
1 stop13h 45m
Mon 12/77:30 am -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 10/31![Iberia logo]()
$1,034
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/191:15 am -
2 stops23h 25m
Fri 2/57:20 am -
2 stops23h 30m
Deal found 11/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$955
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 12/202:25 pm -
2 stops34h 30m
Sun 12/2711:25 am -
2 stops40h 14m
Deal found 10/30![United Airlines logo]()
$1,069
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2011:28 pm -
2 stops28h 42m
Sat 11/289:55 am -
Nonstop12h 20m
Deal found 11/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,030
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Fri 4/21:25 pm -
2 stops34h 40m
Fri 4/2311:55 am -
2 stops32h 26m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,168
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/295:35 am -
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3 stops29h 10m
Deal found 10/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,196
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/225:35 am -
3 stops31h 05m
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3 stops29h 10m
Deal found 11/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,228
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/45:35 am -
3 stops31h 05m
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3 stops42h 20m
Deal found 10/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,253
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 1/2011:59 pm -
2 stops27h 01m
Wed 1/276:40 pm -
3 stops34h 12m
Deal found 10/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,423
Last-minute flights from San José to ZurichDiscover last-minute flight deals from San José to Zurich. Data last updated November 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to Zurich. Data last updated November 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/198:00 pm -
1 stop18h 50m
Thu 11/266:55 am -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 11/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$940
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/245:25 pm -
1 stop22h 05m
Tue 12/12:20 pm -
1 stop32h 25m
Deal found 10/31![Iberia logo]()
$918
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/278:45 am -
2 stops20h 30m
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1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 10/29![Air Canada logo]()
$931
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/308:45 am -
1 stop18h 40m
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1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 11/2![Air Canada logo]()
$903
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/308:45 am -
1 stop18h 40m
Mon 12/71:20 pm -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 11/2![Air Canada logo]()
$908
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/309:20 am -
2 stops42h 05m
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1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 11/2![Air Canada logo]()
$911
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/308:45 am -
1 stop18h 40m
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2 stops40h 45m
Deal found 11/2![Air Canada logo]()
$937
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/3011:28 pm -
2 stops25h 12m
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2 stops34h 02m
Deal found 11/2![United Airlines logo]()
$945
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 November 2, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San José to Zurich. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 2, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/288:00 pm -
2 stops28h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$573
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 12/95:25 pm -
1 stop22h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/29![Iberia logo]()
$581
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/79:30 pm -
2 stops51h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$590
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/87:00 am -
3 stops42h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$599
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/265:25 pm -
2 stops31h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$602
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/276:00 am -
2 stops23h 05m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$646
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/309:30 pm -
1 stop31h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$655
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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3 stops41h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$659
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 November 2, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $887 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $573 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $933 |
Good round-trip deal | $972 or less |
Good one-way deal | $3,394 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated November 2, 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 JoséZurich
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ZRH Zurich
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/9
5:25 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop22h 05m
Zurich
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$581
Quickest round-trip
San JoséZurich
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ZRH Zurich
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 1/29
7:40 pm-4:45 pm
1 stop14h 05m
Zurich
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$797
San JoséZurich
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ZRH Zurich
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 12/27
7:30 pm-4:45 pm
1 stop14h 15m
Zurich
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$797
San JoséZurich
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ZRH Zurich
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 1/24
7:30 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop19h 55m
Zurich
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$797
San JoséZurich
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ZRH Zurich
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/30
7:30 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop19h 55m
Zurich
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$797
San JoséZurich
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ZRH Zurich
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 1/18
7:30 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop19h 55m
Zurich
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$797
San JoséZurich
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ZRH Zurich
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/9
2:53 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops15h 42m
Zurich
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$798
San JoséZurich
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ZRH Zurich
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/2
1:55 pm-11:35 am
1 stop14h 40m
Zurich
Fri 12/11
1:20 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop16h 10m
$928
San JoséZurich
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ZRH Zurich
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 3/4
9:40 am-3:30 pm
1 stop22h 50m
Zurich
Thu 3/11
10:20 am-7:53 pm
1 stop16h 33m
$954
San JoséZurich
SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ZRH Zurich
SJOZRH
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 1/19
1:15 am-7:40 am
2 stops23h 25m
Zurich
Fri 2/5
7:20 am-11:50 pm
2 stops23h 30m
$955
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Zurich
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Delays
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Zurich (average of $933). Flying from San José to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,151). 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 November 2, 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 10% of weekly flights between San José and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 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?
Wednesday 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 10% 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 November 2, 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.
Comfort
7.7
Entertainment
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArtem,Oct 2026
FCO - AMS
Comfort
7.7
Entertainment
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArtem,Oct 2026
FCO - AMS
Comfort
7.7
Entertainment
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArtem,Oct 2026
FCO - AMS
Comfort
7.7
Entertainment
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArtem,Oct 2026
FCO - AMS
Comfort
7.7
Entertainment
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArtem,Oct 2026
FCO - AMS
Comfort
7.7
Entertainment
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArtem,Oct 2026
FCO - AMS
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