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Cheap flights from Zurich to San José from £386

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SJO
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or June, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£657

One-way from

£386

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£847
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/4-3/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 16m total
  • Zurich to San José
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 40m total
  • Zurich to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£48 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Thu 17/413:10ZRH - SJO
2 stops29h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/513:30SJO - ZRH
2 stops34h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/3£657
Mon 2/621:05ZRH - SJO
2 stops28h 30mLufthansa
Sat 28/619:25SJO - ZRH
1 stop29h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 30/3£661
Tue 19/810:10ZRH - SJO
1 stop33h 38mDelta
Wed 27/813:08SJO - ZRH
1 stop34h 57mDelta
Deal found 30/3£665
Fri 20/607:00ZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 25mKLM
Wed 12/1120:35SJO - ZRH
1 stop34h 00mKLM
Deal found 30/3£668
Wed 28/509:05ZRH - SJO
Nonstop12h 05mSWISS
Wed 4/614:40SJO - ZRH
Nonstop13h 00mSWISS
Deal found 30/3£690
Sun 1/619:25ZRH - SJO
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/619:40SJO - ZRH
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£720
Tue 1/407:15ZRH - SJO
2 stops20h 48mBritish Airways
Fri 16/514:15SJO - ZRH
2 stops22h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/3£738
Mon 15/911:10ZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 43mAir Europa
Sun 21/914:29SJO - ZRH
2 stops18h 41mAir Europa
Deal found 30/3£760
Sun 30/319:30ZRH - SJO
2 stops33h 54mAir France
Thu 17/413:20SJO - ZRH
2 stops21h 15mAir France
Deal found 30/3£794

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Zurich to San José 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, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San José that are best for you.

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Zurich

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 17/4

13:10-10:11

2 stops29h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/5

13:30-07:45

2 stops34h 15m

£657

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Mon 2/6

21:05-17:35

2 stops28h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/6

19:25-08:50

1 stop29h 25m

£661

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Tue 19/8

10:10-11:48

1 stop33h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/8

13:08-08:05

1 stop34h 57m

£665

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 20/6

07:00-17:25

2 stops18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/11

20:35-13:35

1 stop34h 00m

£668

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 21/5

09:05-13:10

Nonstop12h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/6

14:40-11:40

Nonstop13h 00m

£688

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sun 1/6

19:25-17:25

2 stops30h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/6

19:40-22:30

1 stop18h 50m

£720

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Mon 15/9

11:10-21:53

2 stops18h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/9

14:29-17:10

2 stops18h 41m

£760

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Mon 2/6

07:15-18:35

2 stops19h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/6

06:18-18:00

2 stops27h 42m

£764

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 21/5

11:50-23:30

2 stops19h 40m

£386

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 13/8

14:20-11:48

2 stops29h 28m

£519

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zurich to San José. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Zurich to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

When flying from Zurich to San José, San José Province, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 31 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and SWISS from Zurich to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good
Air Europa
6.9
Okay
504 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,899 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Zurich to San José, San José Province flight route?

    Flights from Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to San José, San José Province round-trip from £657. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £661, and Delta, from £665. You may be able to fly from Zurich to San José, San José Province for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to San José, San José Province one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £519 on KLM. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from £649 and SWISS from £696 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San José, San José Province are Edelweiss Air (74%), SWISS (74%) and Lufthansa (74%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Zurich to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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