Cheap flights from San José to Zurich from $806

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Air Canada Logo
8:50 am - 6:15 am
SJO
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ZRH
14h 25m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
1:20 pm - 12:05 am
ZRH
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SJO
17h 45m1 stop
$851Air Canada
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
Air Canada Logo
8:50 am - 6:15 am
SJO
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ZRH
14h 25m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
12:40 pm - 12:05 am
ZRH
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SJO
42h 25m2 stops
$854Air Canada
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
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8:35 am - 4:00 pm
SJO
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ZRH
24h 25m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 11:15 pm
ZRH
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SJO
17h 35m1 stop
$855Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 11:00 am
SJO
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ZRH
31h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 5:10 pm
ZRH
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SJO
14h 15m1 stop
$856Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Apr 21
Air Canada Logo
8:35 am - 6:15 am
SJO
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ZRH
38h 40m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:20 pm - 12:05 am
ZRH
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SJO
17h 45m1 stop
$857Air Canada
Sun, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 18
Air Canada Logo
8:35 am - 6:15 am
SJO
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ZRH
38h 40m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:40 pm - 12:05 am
ZRH
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SJO
42h 25m2 stops
$861Air Canada
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
Air Canada Logo
7:50 am - 10:25 am
SJO
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ZRH
43h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:20 pm - 11:05 pm
ZRH
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SJO
16h 45m1 stop
$869Air Canada
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 25
Air Canada Logo
7:35 am - 11:55 am
SJO
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ZRH
21h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:40 pm - 10:15 pm
ZRH
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SJO
16h 35m1 stop
$870Air Canada
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 24
Air Canada Logo
7:50 am - 10:25 am
SJO
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ZRH
43h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:40 pm - 11:05 pm
ZRH
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SJO
41h 25m2 stops
$872Air Canada
Mon, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 24
Air Canada Logo
8:35 am - 2:45 pm
SJO
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ZRH
23h 10m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:20 pm - 11:05 pm
ZRH
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SJO
16h 45m1 stop
$873Air Canada
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 9

United Airlines flights from San José to Zurich

Our best United Airlines deals on San José to Zurich flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 28
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 50m
2 stops
ZRH11:35 amZurich
Feb 4
ZRH1:15 pmZurich
26h 17m
1 stop
SJO8:32 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
United Airlines
Mar 15
SJO8:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
ZRH3:30 pmZurich
Mar 24
ZRH1:10 pmZurich
29h 46m
1 stop
SJO11:56 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
United Airlines
Jan 1
SJO6:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 25m
2 stops
ZRH7:55 amZurich
Jan 8
ZRH1:10 pmZurich
26h 22m
2 stops
SJO8:32 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SWISS flights from San José to Zurich

Our best SWISS deals on San José to Zurich flight tickets
SWISS
Feb 4
SJO3:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 05m
1 stop
ZRH11:55 amZurich
Feb 18
ZRH9:05 amZurich
12h 00m
SJO2:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SWISS
Feb 4
SJO3:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 05m
1 stop
ZRH11:55 amZurich
Feb 11
ZRH9:05 amZurich
12h 00m
SJO2:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SWISS
Jan 23
SJO4:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 40m
ZRH10:25 amZurich
Feb 6
ZRH9:35 amZurich
12h 15m
SJO2:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 31, 2025.
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San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

8:50 am-6:15 am

1 stop14h 25m

Zurich

Wed 2/18

1:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop17h 45m

$851

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

8:50 am-6:15 am

1 stop14h 25m

Zurich

Wed 2/18

12:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops42h 25m

$854

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

8:35 am-4:00 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Zurich

Tue 2/10

12:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$855

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

8:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 30m

Zurich

Tue 4/21

10:55 am-5:10 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$856

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

8:35 am-6:15 am

2 stops38h 40m

Zurich

Wed 2/18

1:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop17h 45m

$857

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

8:35 am-6:15 am

2 stops38h 40m

Zurich

Wed 2/18

12:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops42h 25m

$861

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

7:50 am-10:25 am

2 stops43h 35m

Zurich

Wed 3/25

1:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$869

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

7:35 am-11:55 am

2 stops21h 20m

Zurich

Tue 3/24

12:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$870

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

7:50 am-10:25 am

2 stops43h 35m

Zurich

Tue 3/24

12:40 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$872

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

8:35 am-2:45 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Zurich

Mon 3/9

1:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$873

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Zurich. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $850. If you don’t want to visit Zurich in February, then you should wait until October to fly from San José, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $913.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Zurich?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Zurich from San José. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $1,009. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from San José because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,126.

What is the cheapest San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zurich from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zurich for around $1,003 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Zurich from San José for as low as $887 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San José to Zurich flights?

You could potentially save up to 35% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to Zurich flight.

How have San José to Zurich flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for San José to Zurich flights are approximately 62% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to Zurich

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San José to Zurich according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$691

Fastest flight time

10h 40m

Direct flights

Thu and Sat

Airports in Zurich

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Zurich from San José in the past 72 hours is $691. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Zurich found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,100.
The fastest flight from San José to Zurich takes 10h 40m
Direct flights go from San José to Zurich on Thursday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in Zurich. From San José there are direct flights to Zurich (ZRH).
  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich by plane?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Zurich are 5833.1 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 10h 40m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Zurich Airport?

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Zurich Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Zurich Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Zurich Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zurich Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Zurich Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Zurich Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from San José to Zurich

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Rating
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Price
KLMPriceFrom $670Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,435 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $676Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,571 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $745Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,058 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $755Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,514 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $793Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,124 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $795Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,830 reviews
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  • SWISS Flights From San José to Zurich

    SWISS is one of the most popular airlines flying from San José to Zurich, operating 2 flights/week on average for this route. A good SWISS flight deal for San José to Zurich starts from $795 round-trip, up to an average price of $1,023. Our users have rated SWISS at 7.5/10.

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