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Cheap flights from San José to Zurich from $456

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United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 8:40 am
SJO
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ZRH
35h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 8:32 am
ZRH
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SJO
26h 17m1 stop
$945United Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 28
SWISS Logo
3:50 pm - 11:55 am
SJO
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ZRH
13h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:05 am - 2:05 pm
ZRH
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SJO
12h 00mnonstop
$948SWISS
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 10:20 pm
SJO
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ZRH
17h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 7:00 pm
ZRH
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SJO
18h 30m1 stop
$950Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 11:10 am
SJO
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ZRH
20h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 12:21 pm
ZRH
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SJO
34h 31m2 stops
$956United Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 29
SWISS Logo
8:10 pm - 4:15 pm
SJO
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ZRH
13h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
1:25 pm - 6:25 pm
ZRH
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SJO
12h 00mnonstop
$960SWISS
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:09 am - 9:40 am
SJO
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ZRH
22h 31m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 9:06 am
ZRH
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SJO
29h 41m3 stops
$962Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:09 am - 9:40 am
SJO
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ZRH
22h 31m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 8:20 am
ZRH
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SJO
28h 55m3 stops
$963Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:09 am - 9:40 am
SJO
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ZRH
22h 31m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 8:21 am
ZRH
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SJO
28h 56m3 stops
$964Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:09 am - 9:40 am
SJO
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ZRH
22h 31m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 9:06 am
ZRH
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SJO
29h 41m3 stops
$965Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 9
SWISS Logo
4:45 pm - 10:25 am
SJO
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ZRH
10h 40mnonstop
SWISS Logo
9:35 am - 2:50 pm
ZRH
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SJO
12h 15mnonstop
$985SWISS
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 13

United Airlines flights from San José to Zurich

Our best United Airlines deals on San José to Zurich flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 16
SJO2:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 35m
2 stops
ZRH8:40 amZurich
Jan 28
ZRH1:15 pmZurich
26h 17m
1 stop
SJO8:32 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$945
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United Airlines
Mar 21
SJO8:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 05m
2 stops
ZRH11:10 amZurich
Mar 29
ZRH9:50 amZurich
34h 31m
2 stops
SJO12:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$956
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United Airlines
Jan 16
SJO2:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 20m
2 stops
ZRH8:40 amZurich
Jan 28
ZRH1:10 pmZurich
30h 46m
1 stop
SJO12:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$998
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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
$948
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SWISS
Jan 19
SJO8:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 05m
1 stop
ZRH4:15 pmZurich
Jan 26
ZRH1:25 pmZurich
12h 00m
SJO6:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$960
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SWISS
Jan 30
SJO4:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 40m
ZRH10:25 amZurich
Feb 13
ZRH9:35 amZurich
12h 15m
SJO2:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$985
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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 21, 2025.
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San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

2:05 pm-8:40 am

2 stops35h 35m

Zurich

Wed 1/28

1:15 pm-8:32 am

1 stop26h 17m

$945

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

3:50 pm-11:55 am

1 stop13h 05m

Zurich

Wed 2/18

9:05 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$948

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

10:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Zurich

Tue 3/17

7:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$950

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/21

8:05 am-11:10 am

2 stops20h 05m

Zurich

Sun 3/29

9:50 am-12:21 pm

2 stops34h 31m

$956

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/19

8:10 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Zurich

Mon 1/26

1:25 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$960

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

4:09 am-9:40 am

3 stops22h 31m

Zurich

Fri 2/13

10:25 am-9:06 am

3 stops29h 41m

$962

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

4:09 am-9:40 am

3 stops22h 31m

Zurich

Sat 3/7

10:25 am-8:20 am

3 stops28h 55m

$963

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

4:09 am-9:40 am

3 stops22h 31m

Zurich

Wed 2/11

10:25 am-8:21 am

3 stops28h 56m

$964

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

4:09 am-9:40 am

3 stops22h 31m

Zurich

Mon 2/9

10:25 am-9:06 am

3 stops29h 41m

$965

San JoséZurich

SJO - ZRH

SJOZRH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

4:45 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop10h 40m

Zurich

Fri 2/13

9:35 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop12h 15m

$985

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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 $846. 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 $915.

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

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Zurich from San José. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $996. 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 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 afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,100. Departure times in the afternoon 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 $1,001 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

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 $1,034.
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 in Zurich. From San José there are direct flights to Zurich (ZRH).
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  • 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?

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

Best airlines flying from San José to Zurich

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Rating
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KLMPriceFrom $670Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,431 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $676Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,551 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $745Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,055 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $755Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,511 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $793Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,102 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $794Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,817 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 $794 round-trip, up to an average price of $1,022. Our users have rated SWISS at 7.5/10.

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