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Cheap flights from Zurich to San José from C$ 998

ZRH — SJO
6 Oct — 13 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to San José

Wed 16/97:30 a.m. -
1 stop15h 05m
Mon 19/104:10 p.m. -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 3/9C$ 1,025
Tue 15/97:00 a.m. -
1 stop17h 20m
Tue 13/106:25 p.m. -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 5/9C$ 1,054
Tue 15/99:20 a.m. -
1 stop15h 00m
Wed 14/107:05 p.m. -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 5/9C$ 1,056
Wed 16/97:00 a.m. -
2 stops18h 00m
Mon 19/107:05 p.m. -
2 stops19h 20m
Deal found 3/9C$ 1,137
Mon 26/109:10 a.m. -
1 stop15h 20m
Wed 11/117:30 p.m. -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 4/9C$ 1,169
Wed 16/97:30 a.m. -
1 stop15h 05m
Mon 19/103:01 p.m. -
2 stops23h 29m
Deal found 2/9C$ 1,215
Fri 18/97:30 a.m. -
1 stop15h 05m
Fri 2/106:00 a.m. -
2 stops30h 50m
Deal found 2/9C$ 1,216

Find flight deals from Zurich to San José

Round-trip from

C$ 1,025

One-way from

C$ 998

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,537
Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 16/9-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Zurich to San José
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 6/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 00m total
  • Zurich to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 229 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Tue 6/10

9:20 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

1 stop15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 998

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sun 18/10

9:20 a.m.-6:24 p.m.

2 stops17h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,139

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sat 2/1

6:50 a.m.-6:15 p.m.

2 stops18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,193

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 21/10

10:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop33h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/11

2:25 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops37h 25m

C$ 1,231

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Mon 19/10

10:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop33h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/11

2:25 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops37h 25m

C$ 1,231

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 23/10

1:35 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

2 stops30h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

2:25 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops37h 25m

C$ 1,231

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 11/12

6:50 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop17h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,244

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 19/11

6:30 a.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops22h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/12

2:37 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops37h 13m

C$ 1,267

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 8/10

2:35 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

2 stops24h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/10

1:25 p.m.-8:55 a.m.

2 stops35h 30m

C$ 1,278

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 25/11

11:25 a.m.-1:22 p.m.

2 stops32h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/12

1:55 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop35h 25m

C$ 1,278

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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?

The best time to book flights from Zurich to San José is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José (average of C$ 1,486). Flying from Zurich to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,169). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zurich to San José flights typically cost between C$ 1,388 and C$ 1,821 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,025 on Iberia (16 Sep-19 Oct).

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Zurich to San José in 32h 57m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 9391 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Zurich to San José consider choosing Edelweiss Air (89%), SWISS (89%) or Lufthansa (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 vacation 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San José (average of C$ 1,486). Flying from Zurich to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,169). 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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