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Cheap flights from Zurich to San José from £467

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SJO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or June, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£638

One-way from

£467

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£822
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/4-22/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 34m total
  • Zurich to San José
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21/3
  • 21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 02m total
  • Zurich to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£53 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 21 February 2025.

Wed 9/410:10ZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 22/407:15SJO - ZRH
2 stops20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£638
Thu 6/306:55ZRH - SJO
2 stops22h 17mDelta
Thu 20/307:00SJO - ZRH
2 stops20h 30mDelta
Deal found 21/2£649
Fri 28/219:35ZRH - SJO
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 7/315:25SJO - ZRH
2 stops19h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/2£708
Mon 24/206:55ZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 00mKLM
Tue 11/307:00SJO - ZRH
2 stops18h 15mKLM
Deal found 21/2£718
Sat 22/219:40ZRH - SJO
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/318:35SJO - ZRH
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£722
Tue 1/711:10ZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 43mAir Europa
Thu 10/714:29SJO - ZRH
2 stops18h 41mAir Europa
Deal found 20/2£832
Fri 14/309:25ZRH - SJO
Nonstop12h 30mSWISS
Mon 24/316:05SJO - ZRH
1 stop12h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£930

Find flights from Zurich to San José within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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Zurich

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 9/4

10:10-20:19

1 stop18h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/4

07:15-11:40

2 stops20h 25m

£638

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 6/3

06:55-22:12

2 stops22h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/3

07:00-10:30

2 stops20h 30m

£649

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 26/3

06:55-17:55

2 stops18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/4

13:20-16:45

2 stops19h 25m

£720

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 12/3

21:05-16:45

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/9

12:50-18:15

2 stops21h 25m

£734

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Tue 1/7

11:10-21:53

2 stops18h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/7

14:29-17:10

2 stops18h 41m

£832

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 20/8

09:05-13:10

Nonstop12h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/9

08:25-10:50

1 stop18h 25m

£842

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 14/3

09:25-14:55

Nonstop12h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/3

16:05-11:55

1 stop12h 50m

£930

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 21/3

11:05-08:07

2 stops28h 02m

£467

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Mon 24/3

09:00-18:25

1 stop16h 25m

£496

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Tue 22/7

18:30-21:53

2 stops35h 23m

£684

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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to San José

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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 14 February 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 4 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 21 February 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 21 February 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
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
8,212 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
8,759 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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

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  • 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 £638. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from £649, and KLM, from £720. You may be able to fly from Zurich to San José, San José Province for 30% 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 £496 on KLM. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Europa from £684 and Turkish Airlines from £1,042 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 (65%), SWISS (65%) and Lufthansa (65%).

  • 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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