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Cheap flights from Zurich to San José from £523

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SJO
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£648

One-way from

£523

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,004
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/10-20/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Zurich to San José
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 26/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • Zurich to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£45 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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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 11 July 2025.

Fri 10/1013:35ZRH - SJO
2 stops30h 13mDelta
Sat 18/1013:13SJO - ZRH
1 stop34h 52mDelta
Deal found 10/7£648
Fri 26/907:00ZRH - SJO
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1019:25SJO - ZRH
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£650
Thu 23/1008:15ZRH - SJO
1 stop17h 20mLufthansa
Tue 28/1020:40SJO - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 10/7£651
Sat 27/1213:15ZRH - SJO
2 stops31h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/114:00SJO - ZRH
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7£662
Fri 7/1106:50ZRH - SJO
1 stop18h 35mKLM
Tue 11/1120:30SJO - ZRH
1 stop31h 30mKLM
Deal found 9/7£668

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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 11 July 2025.
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Zurich

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 10/10

13:35-11:48

2 stops30h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/10

13:13-08:05

1 stop34h 52m

£648

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 26/9

07:00-17:10

2 stops18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/10

19:25-13:55

1 stop34h 30m

£650

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 23/10

08:15-17:35

1 stop17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/10

20:40-21:50

1 stop18h 10m

£651

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sat 27/12

13:15-13:17

2 stops31h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/1

14:00-16:45

2 stops19h 45m

£662

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 7/11

06:50-18:25

1 stop18h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

20:30-11:00

1 stop31h 30m

£668

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 26/11

06:50-18:25

1 stop18h 35m

£523

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sun 12/10

18:30-21:53

2 stops35h 23m

£572

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sun 12/10

11:10-07:35

2 stops28h 25m

£581

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 8/8

09:50-11:55

1 stop34h 05m

£683

ZurichSan José

ZRH - SJO

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 15/10

09:05-13:10

Nonstop12h 05m

£760

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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 27 June 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 11 July 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

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 11 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to San José, such as Delta, KLM, andSWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,951 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
1,372 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
1,655 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
8,846 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
3,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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 £648. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £651, and United Airlines, from £662. You may be able to fly from Zurich to San José, San José Province for 23% 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 £523 on KLM. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Europa from £572 and United Airlines from £683 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 (70%), SWISS (70%) and Lufthansa (70%).

  • 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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