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£378 Find cheap flights from Zurich to San José, San José Province

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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to San José (ZRH-SJO)

 
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07:30 - 14:25ZRH-SJO
14h 55m1 stop
15:55 - 22:20SJO-ZRH
22h 25m1 stop
£462Iberia
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Mon, 17 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
07:00 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 55m2 stops
19:00 - 18:05SJO-ZRH
15h 05m1 stop
Mon, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Oct
07:00 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 55m2 stops
19:00 - 22:25SJO-ZRH
19h 25m2 stops
£483KLM
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Mon, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Oct
14:20 - 11:53ZRH-SJO
29h 33m2 stops
13:13 - 16:45SJO-ZRH
19h 32m2 stops
£485KLM
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Wed, 18 Sep - Wed, 23 Oct
07:45 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 10m1 stop
07:00 - 10:25SJO-ZRH
19h 25m2 stops
£560Air France
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Mon, 17 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
21:10 - 16:50ZRH-SJO
26h 40m1 stop
15:29 - 15:40SJO-ZRH
17h 11m2 stops
£622British Airways
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Fri, 29 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec
18:55 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
30h 00m1 stop
07:00 - 22:10SJO-ZRH
32h 10m2 stops
£642Air France
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Fri, 13 Sep - Mon, 17 Feb
13:30 - 12:53ZRH-SJO
30h 23m2 stops
07:00 - 10:30SJO-ZRH
20h 30m2 stops
£651Delta
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Fri, 15 Nov - Mon, 2 Dec
21:10 - 16:50ZRH-SJO
26h 40m1 stop
13:59 - 15:45SJO-ZRH
18h 46m2 stops
£665British Airways
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Fri, 29 Nov - Fri, 6 Dec
13:30 - 12:53ZRH-SJO
30h 23m2 stops
07:00 - 09:50SJO-ZRH
19h 50m2 stops
£680Delta
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Fri, 15 Nov - Tue, 3 Dec
20:55 - 00:09ZRH-SJO
59h 14m3 stops
Mon, 17 Jun
08:05 - 18:55ZRH-SJO
42h 50m3 stops
Mon, 10 Jun
14:35 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
34h 20m1 stop
£443Air France
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Mon, 17 Jun
18:30 - 17:30ZRH-SJO
31h 00m1 stop
Mon, 10 Jun
11:05 - 21:56ZRH-SJO
17h 51m2 stops
£485Air Europa
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Mon, 11 Nov
07:30 - 16:45ZRH-SJO
16h 15m1 stop
£552Iberia
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Mon, 11 Nov
07:30 - 14:25ZRH-SJO
14h 55m1 stop
£554Iberia
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Fri, 30 Aug
06:55 - 17:25ZRH-SJO
17h 30m1 stop
£555KLM
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Wed, 20 Nov
11:10 - 22:04ZRH-SJO
18h 54m2 stops
£609Air Europa
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Sat, 10 Aug
07:45 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 10m1 stop
£639Air France
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Wed, 3 Jul
19:25 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
29h 30m2 stops
19:00 - 22:30SJO-ZRH
19h 30m1 stop
Mon, 3 Jun - Sat, 22 Jun
07:45 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 10m1 stop
19:00 - 22:30SJO-ZRH
19h 30m1 stop
£552Air France
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
07:00 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 55m2 stops
19:00 - 22:30SJO-ZRH
19h 30m1 stop
Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
07:00 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 55m2 stops
19:00 - 22:30SJO-ZRH
19h 30m1 stop
Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
07:00 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 55m2 stops
07:00 - 13:45SJO-ZRH
22h 45m2 stops
Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
07:45 - 15:56ZRH-SJO
40h 11m2 stops
13:07 - 13:45SJO-ZRH
40h 38m2 stops
£652Air France
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Mon, 3 Jun - Sat, 22 Jun
19:25 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
29h 30m2 stops
19:00 - 22:25SJO-ZRH
19h 25m2 stops
£724KLM
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Mon, 3 Jun - Sat, 22 Jun
11:20 - 11:54ZRH-SJO
32h 34m3 stops
12:27 - 21:55SJO-ZRH
25h 28m2 stops
Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
11:10 - 11:54ZRH-SJO
32h 44m3 stops
00:59 - 15:00SJO-ZRH
30h 01m3 stops
Tue, 4 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
18:55 - 11:54ZRH-SJO
48h 59m2 stops
01:12 - 10:25SJO-ZRH
25h 13m2 stops
£2,338Aeromexico
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Mon, 3 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 12:05SJO-ZRH
13h 15mdirect
£970SWISS
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Fri, 28 Jun - Sun, 14 Jul
09:00 - 13:10ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:40 - 11:40SJO-ZRH
13h 00mdirect
£1,035SWISS
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Wed, 3 Jul - Wed, 10 Jul
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 10:00SJO-ZRH
11h 10mdirect
£1,166SWISS
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Fri, 11 Oct - Fri, 25 Oct
09:25 - 14:50ZRH-SJO
12h 25mdirect
16:20 - 10:20SJO-ZRH
11h 00mdirect
£1,187SWISS
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Fri, 1 Nov - Fri, 15 Nov
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 12:05SJO-ZRH
13h 15mdirect
£1,471SWISS
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Fri, 16 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 10:00SJO-ZRH
11h 10mdirect
£1,725SWISS
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Fri, 2 Aug - Fri, 9 Aug
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 10:00SJO-ZRH
11h 10mdirect
£1,731SWISS
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Fri, 2 Aug - Fri, 9 Aug
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 10:00SJO-ZRH
11h 10mdirect
£2,731SWISS
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Fri, 23 Aug - Fri, 6 Sep
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 10:00SJO-ZRH
11h 10mdirect
£2,749SWISS
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Fri, 23 Aug - Fri, 13 Sep
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 10:00SJO-ZRH
11h 10mdirect
£2,757SWISS
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Fri, 13 Sep - Fri, 27 Sep

Flights from Zurich to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to San José?

The average price of all flights from Zurich to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Zurich to San José, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Zurich to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to San José, San José Province is September, where tickets cost £658 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is £1,230 and £1,047 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Zurich to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zurich to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Air France offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £443. KAYAK users also found Zurich to San José return flights on Iberia from £462 and on KLM from £483.

How many flights are there between Zurich and San José, San José Province per day?

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Zurich and land in San José, San José Province, with an average flight time of 12h 10m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 4 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

How long does a flight from Zurich to San José take?

Direct flights cover the 5,835 miles separating Zurich and San José in about 12h 10m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Zurich to San José?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zurich at 09:00 and will be landing in San José, San José Province at 13:10.

What’s the latest departure time from Zurich to San José?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province jets off at 09:05 and lands at 13:15.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to San José

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£378
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Zurich to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to San José

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to San José, San José Province was £482 for a one-way ticket and £589 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Zurich to San José?

    Zurich and San José are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Zurich from Zurich and will be arriving at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to San José?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to San José?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to San José?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and San José.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to San José?

    You can catch a direct flight from Zurich to San José on on Wednesday, and Friday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich to Juan Santamaria Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wednesday

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich

Friday

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Zurich to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.1
IberiaOverall score based on 2731 reviews
6.4Food
7.2Boarding
6.8Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.7Crew
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My son and I are 193 cm tall. We had reserved and paid for seats with extra leg room towards the front of the cabin. The day of the flight, we learned that Iberia had changed aircraft. We were assigned regular seats way back in the cabin. When we landed from our first leg we spoke with agents at the gate and we were told that they couldn’t improve our seats because the flight was full.

4.0 OkayMorten, May 2024MAD - MIA
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My son and I are 193 cm tall. We had reserved and paid for seats with extra leg room towards the front of the cabin. The day of the flight, we learned that Iberia had changed aircraft. We were assigned regular seats way back in the cabin. When we landed from our first leg we spoke with agents at the gate and we were told that they couldn’t improve our seats because the flight was full.

Needed more info on connecting flight. Late flight made very short connection. Lost luggage that we still do not have!

Iberia subcontracted the flight out to Level (?). I would never fly Iberia/Level ever again. Old planes with no tv’s or wifi. Barely edible food. Small seats. 10/10 don’t recommend.

Original flight was cancelled - After waiting 2 hours for new take-off times. Then had to stand in line for 3 hours, ending at 2:30 am - to be told, " No hotel rooms anywhere in Dallas". No way for me to get any rest at DFW at that time of night.

Flight was an Iberia Flight on Level but seemed to be outsourced to a 3rd airline - Wamos. Seating pattern was different than when booked, we waited on the JETBRIDGE for 45 minutes to board, food was terrible. Movie options were limited to about 20 and very old, TV shows was limited to about 15 and equally as old. Staff was fine but definitely the "b-team". Landed about 60 minutes early and waited on the runway for 45 minutes - despite that Logan Airport in Boston recently added new gates. Mediocre experience at best.

Service and food are good. However, main cabin with the extra cost one pays could be better. I don't see any difference with the rest of the seats in the regular category. The seats are too close to the ones in front. For short flights it is Ok, but for long ones there should be more space.

I like the team but I don't like the food you provided with money. I want free food and free water.

Iberia personnel on the ground is so rude. I would think twice in the future before booking another Iberia flight

An average flight experience. For our transatlantic portion, they provided a main meal and two snacks. However, the food was not very tasty and the drinks far too small and infrequent for such a long flight. The regrettable part of the flight was that the toilets were extremely filthy. I feel this is unacceptable.

Pros: they tried to accommodate bc they forgot my gluten free meal Negatives: The flight was freeeeeezing Iberia didn’t communicate my gluten free meal

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Cheapest flights to San José from Zurich found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Zurich to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/6Mon
3 stops
59h 14mZRH-SJO
£378
10/6Mon
3 stops
42h 50mZRH-SJO
£424
17/6Mon
1 stopAir France
34h 20mZRH-SJO
£443
10/6Mon
1 stop
31h 00mZRH-SJO
£447
11/11Mon
2 stopsAir Europa
17h 51mZRH-SJO
£485
11/11Mon
1 stopIberia
16h 15mZRH-SJO
£552
30/8Fri
1 stopIberia
14h 55mZRH-SJO
£554
20/11Wed
1 stopKLM
17h 30mZRH-SJO
£555
10/8Sat
2 stopsAir Europa
18h 54mZRH-SJO
£609
3/7Wed
1 stopAir France
17h 10mZRH-SJO
£639

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Last minute flights from Zurich to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Zurich to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/6Mon
multi-stop
29h 30mZRH-SJO
22/6Sat
multi-stop
19h 30mSJO-ZRH
£540
4/6Tue
multi-stopAir France
17h 10mZRH-SJO
11/6Tue
multi-stopAir France
19h 30mSJO-ZRH
£552
4/6Tue
multi-stop
17h 55mZRH-SJO
11/6Tue
multi-stop
19h 30mSJO-ZRH
£557
4/6Tue
multi-stop
17h 55mZRH-SJO
11/6Tue
multi-stop
19h 30mSJO-ZRH
£574
4/6Tue
multi-stop
17h 55mZRH-SJO
11/6Tue
multi-stop
22h 45mSJO-ZRH
£633
3/6Mon
multi-stopAir France
40h 11mZRH-SJO
22/6Sat
multi-stopAir France
40h 38mSJO-ZRH
£652
3/6Mon
multi-stopKLM
29h 30mZRH-SJO
22/6Sat
multi-stopKLM
19h 25mSJO-ZRH
£724
4/6Tue
multi-stop
32h 34mZRH-SJO
11/6Tue
multi-stop
25h 28mSJO-ZRH
£881
4/6Tue
multi-stop
32h 44mZRH-SJO
10/6Mon
multi-stop
30h 01mSJO-ZRH
£997
3/6Mon
multi-stopAeromexico
48h 59mZRH-SJO
21/6Fri
multi-stopAeromexico
25h 13mSJO-ZRH
£2,338

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Zurich - San José Flights

Departure:

Zurich (ZRH)Switzerland

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Return flight deals:

San José - Zurich

Cabin classes:

£984

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