ZRH - SJO

$436 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to San José departing on 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zurich to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zurich to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$933
Typical prices: $889-$1,098
KLM
Sun 5/17Tue 6/2
ZRH - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,316
Typical prices: $1,184-$1,431
SWISS
Fri 1/23Fri 2/6
ZRH - SJO • Non-stop
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Zurich Airport's security is efficient and organized.
Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO.
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May
Cheapest • 15% price drop
December
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3 days a week
There are direct flights from Zurich to San José 3 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri.
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to San José (ZRH-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to San José 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Zurich to San José

Sun, May 17 - Tue, Jun 2
KLM Logo
7:25 pm - 4:20 pm
ZRH
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SJO
28h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
6:25 pm - 10:25 pm
SJO
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ZRH
20h 00m1 stop
$933KLM
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 4:20 pm
ZRH
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SJO
34h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 10:30 pm
SJO
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ZRH
19h 15m1 stop
$934Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Tue, Mar 3
Air Europa Logo
11:05 am - 9:52 pm
ZRH
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SJO
17h 47m2 stops
Air Europa Logo
2:54 pm - 5:15 pm
SJO
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ZRH
19h 21m2 stops
$935Air Europa
Fri, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 18
Air Europa Logo
11:05 am - 9:52 pm
ZRH
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SJO
17h 47m2 stops
Air Europa Logo
2:54 pm - 5:15 pm
SJO
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ZRH
19h 21m2 stops
$936Air Europa
Sat, Jan 24 - Thu, Feb 12
Delta Logo
11:55 am - 10:15 pm
ZRH
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SJO
41h 20m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 8:15 am
SJO
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ZRH
18h 15m2 stops
$937Delta
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 28
Air Europa Logo
11:05 am - 9:52 pm
ZRH
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SJO
17h 47m2 stops
Air Europa Logo
2:54 pm - 10:05 am
SJO
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ZRH
36h 11m2 stops
$939Air Europa
Thu, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 24
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 7:53 pm
ZRH
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SJO
17h 58m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 7:40 am
SJO
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ZRH
19h 10m2 stops
$942United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 25
United Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 12:21 pm
ZRH
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SJO
33h 01m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:20 am
SJO
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ZRH
41h 35m1 stop
$943United Airlines
Fri, Dec 26 - Thu, Jan 8
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 8:39 pm
ZRH
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SJO
41h 59m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
SJO
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ZRH
17h 45m2 stops
$944United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 7:53 pm
ZRH
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SJO
17h 58m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 3:30 pm
SJO
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ZRH
23h 50m1 stop
$945United Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Zurich to San José, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to San José, 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 Zurich to San José is May, where tickets cost $961 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,353 and $1,345 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Zurich to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,200 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to San José, 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 Zurich to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to San José

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
ZRH

Zurich Airport's security is efficient and organized. Lines move quickly, so follow instructions and have liquids ready in a clear plastic bag.

SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO for easier airport exit. Hotels often provide useful information or offer transport services.

Our travel experts
Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on ZRH

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$436
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
Flight from Zurich to San José

When to book flights from Zurich to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to San José 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 Zurich to San José

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to San José was $436 for a one-way ticket and $935 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to San José flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to San José are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,275 and an overall rating of 7.5, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,087 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Zurich to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Zurich 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 Zurich to San José?

    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 San José with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline. Booking your flights between Zurich and SJO 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 Zurich to San José?

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

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Wednesday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

Friday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich

Friday

Edelweiss Air

Edelweiss Air

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Zurich to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to San José. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1810 reviews
7.1Food
8.3Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

0lane 2qs on tim3. Very bad food. No free wifi, only for texts. Entertainment poor and hard to access.

4.0 OkayDavid M, Oct 2025
ZRH - JFK
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0lane 2qs on tim3. Very bad food. No free wifi, only for texts. Entertainment poor and hard to access.

At boarding, the locations where we had to have our passports checked prior to boarding were very unclear. Occasional staff wandered around telling people, but in busy area of the terminal this was not obvious. It was also located well after the check in desk in terms of walking to the gate. The Premium Economy service was attentive and warm. The only big draw back was lack of restrooms, and no division or even curtain between PE and Economy.

We had seats between the bathroom and a screaming baby, and did not have enough room to lay my head down on the tray table. Not ideal.

Everything was fairly easy just hard when you get to Heathrow not know your Gate number until an hour before but otherwise really everything great. Did not get my texts in time though to do me any good but that is why I still like everything the old fashioned way and print everything out.

My experience was wonderful. The professionalism of the crew was exemplary 🙂. The meals were wholesome and tasty. I have no complaints

Everything was smooth and great. I didnt like that they talk so much on the interphone during the flight.

Even though I paid extra for more room, we were very cramped and the seats were hard. Also, when we checked in they did not post the gate we were to arrive at even though we were half an hour away from boarding. The agent did not know either. Actually, the flight from Porto to Zurich did to have the gate posted, and there were very few agents in the boarding areas who could help us. I would never fly Swiss Air again.

Horrible flight. First delay in boarding of approximately 30 minutes. While in the plane, the flight attendants huddle and we get an announcement that the crew's legal time was exceeded, that they don't have replacement crew and that they will need to cancel the flight. One would think that they would know that their time was to be exceeded BEFORE boarding. Took for ever to deplane. Then we were told that flight would not be cancelled but gave us a departure time of 21.15, which of course was not fulfilled. Arrived in Valencia, luggage took 30 minutes to arrive. Absolutely unacceptable

Swiss is the. Only airline I use when I go to Europe. They are on time and they are fantastic!

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

United overall experience is great these days. Airport experience was very organized. Staff on flight were great. App and information as good as it gets.

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

The flight was operated by Lufthansa. You can't expect much from them anymore. They have a talent in getting something wrong.

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

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