Cheap flights from San José to Zurich from $365

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8:35 am - 4:45 pmSJO-ZRH
25h 10m2 stops
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12:40 pm - 11:15 pmZRH-SJO
17h 35m1 stop
$866Air Canada
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dom., ene. 18 - mar., feb. 17
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10:00 pm - 9:55 pmSJO-ZRH
16h 55m1 stop
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6:30 pm - 7:00 pmZRH-SJO
31h 30m1 stop
$869Multiple Airlines
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sáb., ene. 24 - lun., feb. 16
Air Canada Logo
8:50 am - 6:15 amSJO-ZRH
14h 25m1 stop
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12:40 pm - 12:05 amZRH-SJO
42h 25m2 stops
$870Air Canada
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mié., ene. 21 - sáb., feb. 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:55 pmSJO-ZRH
16h 55m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 7:00 pmZRH-SJO
28h 25m2 stops
$871Multiple Airlines
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sáb., ene. 24 - lun., feb. 16
Air Canada Logo
8:35 am - 4:45 pmSJO-ZRH
25h 10m2 stops
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1:20 pm - 12:05 amZRH-SJO
17h 45m1 stop
$872Air Canada
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mar., feb. 10 - jue., feb. 19
Air Canada Logo
8:00 am - 11:00 amSJO-ZRH
19h 00m2 stops
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12:40 pm - 9:00 pmZRH-SJO
16h 20m1 stop
$874Air Canada
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mié., may. 13 - vie., may. 29
Air Canada Logo
8:35 am - 6:15 amSJO-ZRH
38h 40m2 stops
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12:40 pm - 12:05 amZRH-SJO
42h 25m2 stops
$876Air Canada
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mié., ene. 21 - sáb., feb. 14
Air Canada Logo
8:50 am - 6:15 amSJO-ZRH
14h 25m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 12:05 amZRH-SJO
42h 20m2 stops
$878Air Canada
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mié., ene. 21 - sáb., feb. 14
Air Canada Logo
8:50 am - 6:15 amSJO-ZRH
14h 25m1 stop
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11:25 am - 12:05 amZRH-SJO
19h 40m2 stops
$879Air Canada
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lun., ene. 19 - vie., feb. 13
Air Canada Logo
8:00 am - 11:00 amSJO-ZRH
19h 00m2 stops
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9:55 am - 9:00 pmZRH-SJO
43h 05m2 stops
$880Air Canada
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mié., may. 13 - jue., may. 28

KLM flights from San José to Zurich

Our best KLM deals on San José to Zurich flight tickets
KLM
Feb 4
SJO8:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
ZRH10:25 pmZurich
Feb 8
ZRH9:00 amZurich
44h 15m
2 stops
SJO10:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
KLM
Feb 4
SJO8:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
ZRH10:25 pmZurich
Feb 8
ZRH2:15 pmZurich
39h 00m
2 stops
SJO10:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
KLM
Feb 4
SJO2:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 14m
2 stops
ZRH4:45 pmZurich
Feb 8
ZRH2:15 pmZurich
39h 00m
2 stops
SJO10:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Air Canada flights from San José to Zurich

Our best Air Canada deals on San José to Zurich flight tickets
Air Canada
Jan 18
SJO8:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
ZRH4:45 pmZurich
Feb 17
ZRH12:40 pmZurich
17h 35m
1 stop
SJO11:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Air Canada
Jan 21
SJO8:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 25m
1 stop
ZRH6:15 amZurich
Feb 14
ZRH12:40 pmZurich
42h 25m
2 stops
SJO12:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Air Canada
Feb 10
SJO8:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 10m
2 stops
ZRH4:45 pmZurich
Feb 18
ZRH1:20 pmZurich
17h 45m
1 stop
SJO12:05 amSan 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 noviembre 20, 2025.
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San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 1/18

8:35 am-4:45 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Zurich

mar. 2/17

12:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$866

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 1/24

10:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Zurich

lun. 2/16

6:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$869

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/21

8:50 am-6:15 am

1 stop14h 25m

Zurich

sáb. 2/14

12:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops42h 25m

$870

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 1/24

10:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Zurich

lun. 2/16

9:35 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$871

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/10

8:35 am-4:45 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Zurich

jue. 2/19

1:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop17h 45m

$872

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 5/13

8:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Zurich

vie. 5/29

12:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$874

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/21

8:35 am-6:15 am

2 stops38h 40m

Zurich

sáb. 2/14

12:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops42h 25m

$876

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/21

8:50 am-6:15 am

1 stop14h 25m

Zurich

sáb. 2/14

12:45 pm-12:05 am

2 stops42h 20m

$878

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 1/19

8:50 am-6:15 am

1 stop14h 25m

Zurich

vie. 2/13

11:25 am-12:05 am

2 stops19h 40m

$879

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 5/13

8:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Zurich

jue. 5/28

9:55 am-9:00 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$880

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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 $818. 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 $905.

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 $973. 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, Tuesday 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 $2,086.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Zurich is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $734. Flights to Zurich are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,388. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 $999 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 $860 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 14% 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 November 2025, prices for San José to Zurich flights are approximately 1% 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

$732

Fastest flight time

10h 40m

Direct flights

Sat

Airports in Zurich

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Zurich from San José in the past 72 hours is $732. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Zurich found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,236.
The fastest flight from San José to Zurich takes 10h 40m
Direct flights go from San José to Zurich on Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport near Zurich: 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Zurich Airport?

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San José to Zurich?

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Best airlines flying from San José to Zurich

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Air CanadaPriceFrom $657Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,463 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $670Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,414 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $745Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,027 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $760Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,493 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $793Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,028 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $795Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,788 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 1 flight/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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