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$559 Find cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Zurich

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Cheap flight deals from San José to Zurich (SJO-ZRH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Zurich that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:15 am - 11:10 amSJO-ZRH
19h 55m2 stops
1:25 pm - 8:50 pmZRH-SJO
15h 25m1 stop
Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
9:45 am - 6:10 amSJO-ZRH
36h 25m2 stops
12:45 pm - 9:20 pmZRH-SJO
15h 35m1 stop
$704Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Jan 14
12:44 pm - 11:35 amSJO-ZRH
14h 51m1 stop
5:35 pm - 11:42 amZRH-SJO
25h 07m2 stops
$712United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 31
12:44 pm - 4:30 pmSJO-ZRH
19h 46m2 stops
11:55 am - 12:26 pmZRH-SJO
32h 31m2 stops
$735United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 15
2:50 pm - 10:00 amSJO-ZRH
11h 10mnonstop
9:05 am - 1:15 pmZRH-SJO
12h 10mnonstop
$751SWISS
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Fri, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 18
2:40 pm - 11:40 amSJO-ZRH
13h 00m1 stop
9:05 am - 1:15 pmZRH-SJO
12h 10mnonstop
$793SWISS
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Wed, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 18
7:00 pm - 10:30 pmSJO-ZRH
19h 30m1 stop
7:45 am - 4:55 pmZRH-SJO
17h 10m1 stop
$796Air France
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Sun, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 22
7:00 pm - 10:25 amSJO-ZRH
31h 25m1 stop
6:55 pm - 4:55 pmZRH-SJO
30h 00m1 stop
$809Air France
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Fri, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 14
3:55 pm - 11:05 amSJO-ZRH
35h 10m1 stop
7:30 am - 2:25 pmZRH-SJO
14h 55m1 stop
$873Iberia
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Sun, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 2
3:55 pm - 11:05 amSJO-ZRH
35h 10m1 stop
7:30 am - 2:25 pmZRH-SJO
14h 55m1 stop
$939Iberia
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Wed, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 23

Flights from San José to Zurich - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Zurich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Zurich?

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Zurich clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San José to Zurich, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Zurich, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José, San José Province to Zurich is February, where tickets cost $772 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,083 and $986 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to Zurich?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San José to Zurich found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $704 on Air Canada, followed by United Airlines ($712). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $559 on Air Europa and from $707 on Iberia.

How many flights are there between San José, San José Province and Zurich per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from San José, San José Province and land in Zurich, with an average flight time of 11h 10m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 4 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 50% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San José, San José Province and Zurich?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San José to Zurich take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Zurich from San José is typically 11h 10m. The journey crosses a distance of 5,835 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from San José to Zurich?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San José, San José Province at 2:50 pm and will be landing in Zurich at 10:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San José to Zurich?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich jets off at 7:30 pm and lands at 2:40 pm.

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Low season

February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$559
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Zurich

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Zurich was $559 for a one-way ticket and $691 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Zurich?

    A passport is required to fly from San José to Zurich.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Zurich?

    On your way to Zurich, you’ll fly out from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You’ll be landing at Zurich.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Zurich?

    Iberia, British Airways, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Zurich flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Zurich?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Zurich flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Zurich?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Zurich.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Zurich?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San José to Zurich on on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Zurich, SWISS or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Zurich are SWISS and KLM. With an average price for the route of $997 and an overall rating of 7.8, SWISS is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,045 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Zurich?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Zurich.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Zurich?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Zurich?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zurich with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and ZRH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Zurich?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zurich from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SJO to Zurich

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $470 or less one-way and $783 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from San José to Zurich?

Find which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich

Friday

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wednesday

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San José to Zurich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Zurich. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
SWISSOverall score based on 2019 reviews
7.9Boarding
7.4Food
8.4Crew
7.6Comfort
7.2Entertainment
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Flight was late and crew were unwilling to help with information on connections. Call light had been on for 61 minutes without tesponse.

2.0 MediocreJo, Apr 2024DUB - ZRH
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Flight was late and crew were unwilling to help with information on connections. Call light had been on for 61 minutes without tesponse.

Kudos to Swiss!! My wife and I thought Swiss was like flying years back: good food service, refreshments, friendly and courteous crew! We look forward to another trip to Europe next year, and it will be a priority to hopefully fly Swiss, thank you! We strongly can say from experience - the treatment (food, drink, entertainment) in service for Economy Class is unmatched!!!

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

Super friendly crew. Leg space and entertainment system are below average

I guess just the food, but besides, amazing experience flying with swiss

The Zurich airport is a disaster with to small trains running between the terminals, the trains was overfilled (not good in Corona times). It was no directions in the airport with proper lines so you did not know if you ere standing in the right line. They checked your passport 3 times in the airport = a lot of standing in line. Service on the plane could be a lot better, The cabin crew could have offer more to drink (water, coffee, tea), the food sucked.

Flight was delayed for 4 hours and they misplaced my luggage too. Appalling.

Everything was on time and efficient - expected from a Swiss crew. But the entertainment system was pretty bad - the display was old. Food was pretty bad and a couple of times they started serving drinks and then just skipped past my row (and likely several others)

Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Generally good. The crew is excellent. The food could be better.

They wanted to close counter although they did not provide the wheelchair requested which ended by going alone to transit security and lost long time and they did not want to wait .

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Boarding was smooth and on time. The seat was comfortable and the entertainment worked. Staff were gracious.

Good aorcraft 777 but Worst food ever Breakfast was a bû’with matonnaise… Staff was nice but invisible most of the flight

No bording was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

A couple of minor delays in boarding but very professional and efficient staff.

Crew was professional. Boarding has few seats . Since the plane was not full would have been nice to change seat on the internet

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Food was terrible Not many options Stewards dont care Delay

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

my seat got changed twice after checking on then boarding it had been given to a family so by the time they found a seat for me no overhead storage left. i ended up losing my Sony Headphones case because i could even access underthe seat in front of my when deplaning.

Apparently the WiFi you buy on on one flight doesn't carry on with connecting flights.

The only thing concerning was the delay. Otherwise, it was ok.

Crew and snacks were great. It’s nice to have free wifi for entertainment, but there wasn’t anywhere to place my phone (ie Alaska Airlines). Also the gate was right next to another that was boarding at the same time, so it was difficult to tell where the line for our flight was. Also, they didn’t have a speaker system and had to yell for different groups. Had I not gotten a text that the flight was boarding, we might have missed the flight.

Nothing exceptional but all good. Business class seats are like the domestic Mint class on Jet Blue. Comfortable but not exceptional. Food is good but not superb. Flight attendants were better than US carriers but that is to be expected. However, not the caliber of Asian or Middle Eastern airlines. Very Lufthansa like but Lufthansa has slightly better seats, even though they are hardly best in class

Boarding was quick and efficient which was nice and it was a nice treat to have a screen to watch a show for the quick flight!

My luggage never arrived in Miami; still waiting a day later.

The only comment I have is why do you sell snacks on board? They should be free. When we take domestic flights here in US, our snacks are free. Also, please communicate with me in English. I received so many emails way before my flight that were in Spanish that I had to ask my son to interpret for me. You should be WELL AWARE if the customers you are communicating speak the language, it does mean that we speak and understand Spanish because we are traveling to Spain, NOT NECESSARILY! Thank you!

good service from crew. Before the would have an option between cookies or nuts as snacks.. Now, there are only cookies. too bad. People who can not have sugar don't have a choice.

Flight was delayed by well over an hour. Communication was terrible.

My wife and I paid for seat selection to be together. My wife and I were on separate rows and the excuse they gave was they changed the plane. Also, I have celiac and asked for a gluten free meal in the ticket profile which they did not have.

Iberia personnel on the ground is so rude. I would think twice in the future before booking another Iberia flight

All corners have been cut and it’s a cheap experience that no longer is distinguished from most other cheap airlines

An average flight experience. For our transatlantic portion, they provided a main meal and two snacks. However, the food was not very tasty and the drinks far too small and infrequent for such a long flight. The regrettable part of the flight was that the toilets were extremely filthy. I feel this is unacceptable.

The food is really eco only level. Breakfast was shameful. I am considering to stop flying with Iberia. Business prices are as expensive as other companies with much better service.

Why no entertainment? Also water should be free, it is basic human right.

It was an excellent experience, traveling from Toronto to Denver with United.

Excellent in flight service, perhaps the best we've ever had. Business class feels tired and needs improvement to compete with other airlines. The food looked good but tasted terrible. Check in was quick, the flight arrived early and our luggage was on our flight with us.

Cancel because of maintenance issues. rebooked next day and then the replacement plane 3 hours late.

My flight was great but my inbound flight from Toronto to Sault st Marir delayed more than 2 hours and we had to change the airoplan.

As is pretty much the norm with Air Canada now, we left late from the gate (45 minutes late). This is my 12th flight with AC in the last 12 months and 10 of those flights were either late or cancelled. AC essentially has a monopoly in Canada so they have carte blanche to charge exorbitant rates now and give poor service, with no repercussions.

Nothing can please you when you leave with five hours delay and boarding the airplane twice.

A 2 hour delay because they couldn’t fit some oversized cargo in the small hold doors of an Embraer! Surely they know the sizes before attempting to load it?

The flight was cancelled and the flight they booked me on in lieu of was repeatedly delayed, meaning my arrival time was delayed from about 8:30 pm until after midnight. The airline offered little explanation and no recompense for this 4-hour delay.

Nothing to say: I always have a good time with Air Canada

very disappointing there's no food service on an almost 7 hour long flight

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Zurich found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/8Mon
2 stopsAir Europa
18h 39mSJO-ZRH
$559
9/27Fri
2 stops
24h 06mSJO-ZRH
$598
10/4Fri
1 stopIberia
19h 00mSJO-ZRH
$707
7/10Wed
1 stopIberia
22h 25mSJO-ZRH
$713
6/7Fri
nonstopSWISS
11h 10mSJO-ZRH
$735
9/27Fri
nonstopSWISS
11h 10mSJO-ZRH
$738
10/5Sat
2 stopsAir Canada
19h 20mSJO-ZRH
$752
5/31Fri
2 stopsAir Canada
17h 50mSJO-ZRH
$758
5/13Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
42h 55mSJO-ZRH
$775
5/20Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
14h 51mSJO-ZRH
$934

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Last minute flights from San José to Zurich

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Zurich that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
38h 05mSJO-ZRH
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 06mZRH-SJO
$621
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
38h 05mSJO-ZRH
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 35mZRH-SJO
$629
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
38h 05mSJO-ZRH
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 05mZRH-SJO
$636
5/7Tue
multi-stopAir France
19h 30mSJO-ZRH
5/18Sat
multi-stopAir France
17h 10mZRH-SJO
$1,080
5/8Wed
multi-stopKLM
17h 35mSJO-ZRH
5/22Wed
multi-stopKLM
17h 55mZRH-SJO
$1,094
5/8Wed
multi-stopAir France
18h 15mSJO-ZRH
5/22Wed
multi-stopAir France
17h 10mZRH-SJO
$1,118
5/9Thu
multi-stopIberia
22h 05mSJO-ZRH
5/23Thu
multi-stopIberia
15h 20mZRH-SJO
$1,166
5/8Wed
nonstopSWISS
11h 10mSJO-ZRH
5/22Wed
nonstopSWISS
12h 10mZRH-SJO
$1,198
5/8Wed
nonstopSWISS
11h 10mSJO-ZRH
5/15Wed
nonstopSWISS
12h 10mZRH-SJO
$1,199
5/9Thu
multi-stopIberia
22h 05mSJO-ZRH
5/21Tue
multi-stopIberia
15h 20mZRH-SJO
$3,244

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San José - Zurich Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Zurich (ZRH)Switzerland

Return flight deals:

Zurich - San José

Cabin classes:

$2,876
$698

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