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Cheap flights from Zurich to San José from £484

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SJO
7 déc. — 14 déc.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 novembre 2025.

jeu. 4/1211:25ZRH - SJO
2 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines
jeu. 8/114:05SJO - ZRH
1 stop34h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£697
ven. 5/1211:25ZRH - SJO
2 stops40h 14mUnited Airlines
ven. 12/1209:40SJO - ZRH
2 stops39h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/11£698
sam. 6/1217:30ZRH - SJO
2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines
mer. 7/114:00SJO - ZRH
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£699
jeu. 20/1110:20ZRH - SJO
1 stop16h 33mUnited Airlines
jeu. 11/1208:45SJO - ZRH
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11£700
mer. 19/1111:45ZRH - SJO
2 stops32h 30mUnited Airlines
sam. 13/1208:45SJO - ZRH
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£701
mar. 2/1211:45ZRH - SJO
2 stops31h 57mUnited Airlines
jeu. 25/1209:05SJO - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/11£702
lun. 8/1213:30ZRH - SJO
2 stops30h 36mDelta
mer. 31/1207:00SJO - ZRH
2 stops20h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/11£703
jeu. 20/1107:05ZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 50mLufthansa
jeu. 4/1220:40SJO - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/11£703
mer. 19/1107:30ZRH - SJO
2 stops19h 23mUnited Airlines
dim. 14/1214:00SJO - ZRH
2 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£705
mar. 2/1207:30ZRH - SJO
2 stops19h 23mUnited Airlines
lun. 29/1214:20SJO - ZRH
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/11£706
mer. 19/1110:20ZRH - SJO
1 stop16h 33mUnited Airlines
lun. 15/1214:00SJO - ZRH
2 stops22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£707

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 7 novembre 2025.

Round-trip from

£697

One-way from

£484

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£861
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/2-2/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 49m total
  • Zurich to San José
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 45m total
  • Zurich to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 7 novembre 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San José that are best for you.

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ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

jeu. 15/1

08:50-13:15

2 stops35h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 17/2

23:28-11:10

2 stops28h 42m

£697

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

jeu. 4/12

11:25-20:39

2 stops40h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 9/1

14:05-07:40

2 stops58h 35m

£698

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

jeu. 26/2

08:50-19:53

2 stops18h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dim. 15/3

13:00-11:35

1 stop15h 35m

£698

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

mar. 17/2

11:25-13:15

2 stops32h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 9/3

13:00-11:35

1 stop15h 35m

£698

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

mer. 1/4

08:15-20:19

2 stops20h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dim. 5/4

13:25-07:45

2 stops34h 20m

£698

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

ven. 6/2

17:30-12:42

2 stops26h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 19/2

12:35-16:45

2 stops21h 10m

£698

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

sam. 7/2

09:40-12:56

1 stop34h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 20/2

14:05-16:45

2 stops19h 40m

£698

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

mer. 3/12

13:15-08:32

1 stop26h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 6/1

08:45-14:45

2 stops23h 00m

£699

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

mer. 3/12

13:15-08:32

1 stop26h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 10/1

14:30-16:45

2 stops19h 15m

£699

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

sam. 6/12

17:30-12:42

2 stops26h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 10/1

14:30-16:45

2 stops19h 15m

£699

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Booking 4 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José (average of £509). Flying from Zurich to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £683). 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 7 novembre 2025.

When flying from Zurich to San José, 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 flight route?

    This flight path from Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    A quick flight from Zurich to San José can take about 32h 31m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £697. The distance between Zurich and San José is about 5835 mi.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San José are Edelweiss Air (78%), SWISS (78%) and Lufthansa (78%).

  • 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.

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    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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José (average of £509). Flying from Zurich to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £683). 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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