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Cheap flights from Zurich to San José from £480

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 23/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SJO
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

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 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£623

One-way from

£480

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£846
14/9-25/9
  • 14/9-25/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • Zurich to San José
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23/11
  • 23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • Zurich to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 28 August 2025.

Sun 14/908:00ZRH - SJO
2 stops31h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/905:57SJO - ZRH
2 stops17h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£623
Fri 7/1113:15ZRH - SJO
1 stop34h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 2/1218:30SJO - ZRH
1 stop20h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/8£642
Fri 24/1013:35ZRH - SJO
2 stops30h 23mDelta
Sun 9/1114:31SJO - ZRH
2 stops36h 59mDelta
Deal found 27/8£647
Mon 15/913:35ZRH - SJO
2 stops30h 33mDelta
Wed 24/913:35SJO - ZRH
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Deal found 27/8£648
Tue 7/1013:35ZRH - SJO
2 stops30h 23mDelta
Sun 26/1013:23SJO - ZRH
2 stops38h 07mDelta
Deal found 26/8£650
Mon 6/1013:35ZRH - SJO
2 stops54h 23mDelta
Wed 29/1013:23SJO - ZRH
2 stops38h 07mDelta
Deal found 26/8£650
Mon 15/913:35ZRH - SJO
2 stops30h 33mDelta
Thu 25/913:35SJO - ZRH
2 stops21h 00mDelta
Deal found 27/8£662
Sun 12/1011:20ZRH - SJO
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1114:00SJO - ZRH
1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8£664
Fri 10/1011:20ZRH - SJO
2 stops33h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/1008:40SJO - ZRH
1 stop23h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/8£665
Wed 24/1209:40ZRH - SJO
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/106:30SJO - ZRH
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8£666
Fri 7/1109:40ZRH - SJO
2 stops29h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1112:35SJO - ZRH
2 stops19h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/8£667

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ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Tue 11/11

06:45-16:40

1 stop16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/11

18:30-18:55

1 stop17h 25m

£642

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Tue 11/11

06:45-16:40

1 stop16h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/12

18:30-09:15

1 stop31h 45m

£642

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 7/11

10:10-16:40

1 stop37h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/11

18:30-22:00

1 stop20h 30m

£642

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 13/11

06:00-16:40

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/12

18:30-09:15

1 stop31h 45m

£642

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 13/11

06:00-16:40

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/11

18:30-18:55

1 stop17h 25m

£642

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sat 8/11

06:35-16:40

1 stop17h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/11

18:30-12:30

1 stop35h 00m

£642

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 7/11

13:15-16:40

1 stop34h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/12

18:30-22:00

1 stop20h 30m

£642

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 12/11

18:55-16:40

1 stop28h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/12

18:30-20:20

1 stop18h 50m

£642

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Mon 10/11

16:30-16:40

1 stop31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/11

18:30-10:55

1 stop33h 25m

£642

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 12/11

18:55-16:40

1 stop28h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/11

18:30-22:00

1 stop20h 30m

£643

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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 22 August 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 37 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 28 August 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.

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

    Airlines like British Airways fly from Zurich to San José, San José Province in about 28h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Zurich and San José, San José Province is about 5835 mi.

  • 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 (76%), SWISS (76%) and Lufthansa (76%).

  • 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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