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$461+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San José (SJO)

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SJO
May 18 — May 251
Mon 5/18
Mon 5/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 18, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/316:30 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops35h 17m
Air Europa
Sun 6/72:50 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops35h 15m
Air Europa
Deal found 4/16$996
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 9/159:20 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/98:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,002
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:25 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop28h 55m
KLM
Tue 6/96:25 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop30h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/14$1,004
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/267:30 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 35m
Iberia
Sun 5/174:30 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 50m
Iberia
Deal found 4/14$1,008
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/269:20 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop15h 00m
KLM
Thu 6/256:25 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop30h 10m
KLM
Deal found 4/14$1,009
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/12:20 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop34h 00m
KLM
Mon 6/157:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 20m
KLM
Deal found 4/14$1,010
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2211:05 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops18h 42m
Air Europa
Sat 6/62:50 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops35h 15m
Air Europa
Deal found 4/13$1,014
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:30 pm
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/97:40 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
3 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,016
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 6/311:50 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop36h 30m
KLM
Wed 6/177:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 20m
KLM
Deal found 4/17$1,017
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 6/17:00 am
ZRH
-
SJO
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/157:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,019
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Fri 6/57:40 am
ZRH
-
SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Air France
Fri 6/197:05 pm
SJO
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 20m
Air France
Deal found 4/15$1,024

Find flight deals from Zurich to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to San José (SJO). 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 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$996
(Priceline)

One-way from

$461
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,313
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to San José 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 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San José that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 8/21

10:10 am-8:19 pm

1 stop18h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/4

7:55 am-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$1,092

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sat 5/9

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

7:55 am-8:05 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,094

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 5/8

8:15 am-7:15 am

2 stops31h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

7:55 am-7:45 am

2 stops39h 50m

$1,094

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 6/19

10:10 am-10:39 pm

2 stops20h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/18

7:15 am-11:45 am

2 stops20h 30m

$1,096

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Mon 8/10

7:05 am-10:39 pm

2 stops23h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/23

7:55 am-10:25 am

2 stops18h 30m

$1,116
Quickest round-trip

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 5/28

11:20 am-10:39 pm

2 stops19h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

12:44 pm-11:30 am

1 stop14h 46m

$1,118

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 5/8

5:25 pm-11:55 am

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

7:55 am-12:15 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$1,132

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sat 5/2

7:05 am-7:37 pm

2 stops20h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

7:55 am-10:25 am

2 stops18h 30m

$1,150

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sat 5/9

3:35 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops36h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

7:55 am-7:45 am

2 stops39h 50m

$1,163
Cheapest one-way

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Tue 5/12

11:10 am-8:50 am

3 stops29h 40m

$461

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-San José 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 Zurich-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Zurich to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to San José. Price data was last updated on April 10, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Zurich to San José is 40 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 Zurich to San José?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José (average of $1,009). Flying from Zurich to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,398). 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 ZRH to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 18, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to San José as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to San José?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated April 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS from Zurich to San José. 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.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,922 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,922 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,922 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    A quick flight from Zurich to San José can take about 19h 44m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,102. There are 5835 mi between Zurich and San José. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich to San José round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Zurich to San José is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,018 on this airline. SWISS is priced at 13% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Edelweiss Air (51%), SWISS (51%) or Lufthansa (51%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San José.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to San José 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 Zurich to San José?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José (average of $1,009). Flying from Zurich to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,398). 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 airline flying from Zurich to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Zurich to San José. 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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$1,018Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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