ZRH - SJO

£507 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to San José departing on 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to San José (ZRH-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zurich to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Zurich to San José

Wed, 3 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
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11:20 - 17:25ZRH-SJO
14h 05m1 stop
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13:35 - 16:45SJO-ZRH
19h 10m2 stops
£628
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Tue, 19 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
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07:45 - 17:25ZRH-SJO
17h 40m1 stop
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13:35 - 16:45SJO-ZRH
19h 10m2 stops
£628
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Mon, 1 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
Delta Logo
10:10 - 12:10ZRH-SJO
34h 00m1 stop
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13:18 - 10:35SJO-ZRH
37h 17m2 stops
£633Delta
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Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Delta Logo
13:35 - 11:53ZRH-SJO
30h 18m2 stops
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13:18 - 10:35SJO-ZRH
37h 17m2 stops
£634Delta
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Wed, 26 Nov - Sun, 14 Dec
United Airlines Logo
11:25 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
32h 50m2 stops
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06:40 - 15:15SJO-ZRH
25h 35m1 stop
£645United Airlines
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Mon, 18 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
United Airlines Logo
11:05 - 22:39ZRH-SJO
19h 34m2 stops
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13:30 - 08:05SJO-ZRH
34h 35m2 stops
£646United Airlines
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Tue, 19 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
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07:00 - 17:25ZRH-SJO
18h 25m2 stops
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13:35 - 16:45SJO-ZRH
19h 10m2 stops
£651KLM
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Thu, 11 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
09:30 - 17:35ZRH-SJO
16h 05m1 stop
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19:25 - 17:25SJO-ZRH
14h 00m1 stop
£686Lufthansa
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Wed, 17 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
12:50 - 17:35ZRH-SJO
36h 45m1 stop
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19:25 - 19:15SJO-ZRH
15h 50m1 stop
£700Lufthansa
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Fri, 7 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
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06:55 - 17:10ZRH-SJO
17h 15m1 stop
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20:35 - 08:15SJO-ZRH
28h 40m1 stop
£704KLM
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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
ZRH

Zurich Airport's security is efficient and organized. Lines move quickly, so follow instructions and have liquids ready in a clear plastic bag.

Read more about ZRHby Emily Zemler
SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO for easier airport exit. Hotels often provide useful information or offer transport services.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on ZRH

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to San José flights

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 is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to San José, 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 is September, where tickets cost £702 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,075 and £1,018 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to San José, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to San José

Low seasonJune
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£507
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Zurich to San José

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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to San José

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to San José was £689 for a one-way ticket and £853 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?

    KLM, and Lufthansa offer 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, Friday, and Sunday.

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, 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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Everything you need to know for your flight from Zurich to San José

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Zurich (ZRH)
San José (SJO)

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