SJO - GVA

$773 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Geneva

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Cheapest round-trip
$869
Typical prices: $1,071-$904
Air Canada
Sun 11/1Sat 11/14
SJO - GVA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$773
Typical prices: $858-$925
United Airlines
Sun 8/9
SJO - GVA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $918 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Geneva. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $825 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 42m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Geneva (SJO-GVA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Geneva 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Geneva

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14
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8:35 am - 10:00 am
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GVA
18h 25m
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10:05 am - 10:05 pm
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SJO
19h 00m
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$869Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 6 - Fri, Aug 14
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12:30 am - 9:55 am
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GVA
25h 25m
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8:30 am - 12:21 pm
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SJO
35h 51m
2 stops
$918United Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 22
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12:30 am - 9:35 am
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GVA
49h 05m
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7:15 am - 7:15 am
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32h 00m
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$921United Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
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7:55 am - 9:35 am
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GVA
41h 40m
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7:15 am - 7:15 am
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SJO
32h 00m
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$925United Airlines
Mon, Jul 6 - Fri, Aug 14
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12:30 am - 9:55 am
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GVA
25h 25m
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7:30 am - 8:19 pm
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SJO
20h 49m
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$931United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:55 am - 11:35 am
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GVA
43h 40m
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3:50 pm - 12:21 pm
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52h 31m
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$943United Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
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7:15 am - 9:55 am
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GVA
18h 40m
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12:40 pm - 10:00 pm
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41h 20m
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$949Air Canada
Tue, Jun 16 - Thu, Jun 25
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7:25 pm - 10:25 pm
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GVA
19h 00m
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8:35 am - 5:35 pm
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17h 00m
1 stop
$961Lufthansa
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Oct 7
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1:25 pm - 5:05 pm
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GVA
43h 40m
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7:15 am - 7:15 am
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32h 00m
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$974United Airlines
Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jun 22
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7:15 am - 9:55 am
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GVA
18h 40m
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8:35 am - 10:00 pm
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21h 25m
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$979Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Geneva flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Geneva?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Geneva departing in November.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Geneva?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Geneva, 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 to Geneva is March, where tickets cost $964 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,396 and $1,179 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Geneva?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Geneva, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Geneva, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$773
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Geneva

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Geneva?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Geneva was $773 for a one-way ticket and $869 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Geneva from San José.

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

    When flying out of San José you will be using San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You will be landing at Geneva, also known as Geneva Geneve-Cointrin.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Geneva, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Geneva, SWISS or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Geneva are SWISS and Air France. With an average price for the route of $1,147 and an overall rating of 7.6, SWISS is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,275 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Geneva.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Geneva 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 Geneva?

    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 Geneva with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and GVA 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 Geneva?

    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 Geneva from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San José to Geneva

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Geneva. 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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7.6
SWISSOverall score based on 1937 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
8.3Crew
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The flight and all amenities were good to excellent. SWISS was awful to deal with. Every step of the way they nickel and dime you. Chose your seats? $14. Change your seats… No accounting for the prior payment. You get billed again. 17 pound restriction on overhead luggage, nonsense. It’s a weight in the plane whether it’s in the overhead or in check baggage. They just milk you for every cent they can and I resent it. The flight was excellent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
BOS - ZRH
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The flight and all amenities were good to excellent. SWISS was awful to deal with. Every step of the way they nickel and dime you. Chose your seats? $14. Change your seats… No accounting for the prior payment. You get billed again. 17 pound restriction on overhead luggage, nonsense. It’s a weight in the plane whether it’s in the overhead or in check baggage. They just milk you for every cent they can and I resent it. The flight was excellent.

plenty of legspace, snacks, no pull face from flight attendants when asking for a wine. Also fast transfer ability at ZRH.

The noise in the plane made the highest level of sound in the entertainment system ineffeective. The leg room was better than most flights bu the seats are not made for comfort. Food was ok but nothing to look forward too.

OK they lost my hold luggage but notified me straight away. My main complaint, after losing my suitcase, I was told my cabin bag had to go into the hold because of it’s size. I, obviously, didn’t want this to happen bearing in mind what happened to my suitcase and when I voiced my concerns I didn’t get an explanation I was just told it would be taken from me on entering the aircraft. Looking around I was surprised to see many passengers not only with larger bags than mine but sometimes two or three bags,taking them onto the aircraft. In the end, nobody bothered taking my bag off me so I just walked on with it. The whole procedure was disjointed, poorly explained and not terribly efficient.

The flight itself was fine, but due to a snow delay my connection to Lisbon was delayed by six hours. Despite this, Swiss Air still managed to lose my luggage. Not acceptable. Someone else on the flight also lost their luggage.

Bad experience overall. Crew did not provide food for our 2 year old (even though we specifically bought a child infant seat for her and literally bought another full price flight), which was unacceptable. And we had to pay $310 each way to carry our ski equipment even though they advertise it as something that is free. Tickets were purchased the same way as usual, but they told us we had Economy Light tickets (I never elected to have such seats). Just plain manipulation and false advertisment. Very disappointed overall about this airline.

Flight from Warsaw to Zurich was just OK but the food selection for purchase was very limited. They were out of sandwiches from the very beginning

No food was served on this short flight and we had no entertainment. Please add a box to check. We were served delicious Swiss chocolate though! The boarding process was fast and the crew very friendly.

Water bottles could be in more sustainable packaging than plastic bottles

It was much better than most airlines we have flown with. It remo des me Swiss Air 25 years ago.

The plane's pilots, including the captain himself, thanked me for the flight. I know it's just marketing, but it was really nice to see these people. It's a great idea. Airplane food is never "good," but the entire crew and flight organization were top-notch. I really liked Delta, and I think I've traveled all over the world, and that was something new for me. Maybe even the old planes, the B767, but next time I have a choice, Delta will be my first choice. Thank you, a satisfied passenger :)

Middle seats SUCK!!!! I paid more money than I should have because of your terrible site Kayak.com. I'll try to use your competitors going forward. I am so disappointed you would play off business class.com as business class seats

They lost my bag and I still have not received it

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

Flight attendants were ok. But it was a full flight.

It was okay. The seating didn’t give you much space especially when you book a premium. It was still pretty close. The seats had no screens which was a disappointment. The crew was awesome though. Again I wish the wait between families with children boarding and general boarding was a little longer to give families some time to get situated especially those bringing a stroller like myself or for solo parents travelling like myself who has to do everything. The time between boarding zones especially with chilling is so short, I had to gate check my stroller and did not have enough time to pull it down and transport my luggage inside all while having my infant strapped to me or to even ask a flight attendant to assist as they’re busy with the the general boarding going on

Digital check in is very poor with air canada compaired to other airlines

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

Very Bad experience with Swiss, they robbed me for additional baggage and misguided. The flight was delayed for 2hr 55 minutes, screens were not functional and food was also bad.

The crew members were great. The flight was awesome. But I had trouble getting to any of the movies. I tried over and over. The free wifi though is a bonus which I appreciated. Re comfort I am not telling you anything you don’t know. There is nothing comfortable about air travel any longer. As someone with a back issue I am usually squirming about two hours into any flight. But safety matters most of all to me and I do feel safe with air Canada.

I swear airplane seats keep getting smaller and smaller but everything else was great. Smooth sailing and we got in early.

No food to provide, they forgot that, in some cases, people stay at the airport for hours without food. Now, to provide them with food, they have to ask them to pay, because some don't have money. That way, they can't eat.

Premium Economy is best if you can't get upgraded to Business.. Not as good to sleep for red-eye flights, but does the job. More space for your legs and arms.. The food is also better and the service is almost like business.

Orlando to Canada, despite being close and an international flight, the plane was not at all comfortable. It felt like the chair was being pushed forward, in addition to not having a TV and having to choose from a tiny glass of drink, for example, water or soda. I couldn't have both. When I asked the flight attendant for an extra glass of water, she looked at me with an ugly face. This is ridiculous. They don't want to give water to passengers. I will never fly with this airline again in my life.

I have to compare it to the AA flight back home. AA was a little better. Perhaps it was that American English is my native tongue. My seat on AA was newer and more comfortable. The food was a little better. The entertainment was much better, more movies worth watching. The sound was lousy on both.

Excellent liked business class except wife’s luggage was lost on 10 Hours connecting flight to Miami and we were priority! 1:20 layover! Expect better From American Airlines partner

Service was good , communication and emails were in Spanish though I booked in English , end up figuring it out but also flight was partnered with air maroc and I had to call them to check on not Iberea doesn’t make sense

Awful. They didn't even show concern that her connecting flight( Dallas to Mardrid) was gone/missing. I don't understand how that is even possible. Rudest answer from one of the crew was that American Airlines sold the tickets to somebody else. My daughter was not in the list.

The pilot was professional and very good. The flight crew, very young and often looked flustered and overwhelmed. The seats were among the most uncomfortable in the air. The boarding somewhat chaotic. The price reasonable. Overall it was an average budget airline experience...although Iberia is not a budget airline. I fear if Iberia doesn't up it's game customers like us will go elsewhere.

My flight being automatically moved messed up my travel plans, and I had to quickly find an alternative mode of transportation. I couldn’t get a refund from any of the companies involved. Kayak, Ibiza, or Vueling. I am still unsure of how to settle my concern.

The staff was very nice and helpful. Some of the best crew I have met.

I've taken British Airways before and it has been great. On this trip to Spain and Portugal we had two BA flights. On both flights we were taken by bus from the terminal out to the plane on the tarmac. There were many older folks on these flights, and to ask people in their 70s to lug their carry-on and personal items up the long mobile staircase to the plane entrance, is very disturbing. I won't be taking British Airways in the future. Many people on these flights were very unhappy.

We flew into Barcelona and the plane was so cramped and very uncomfortable and dirty. But we flew out of Madrid and that plane was much better. Would fly Iberia again.

The flight was safe, confortable and convenient. Thank you. I hope to come back soon!

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