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Cheap flights from Zurich to San José from C$ 932

ZRH — SJO
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to San José

Mon 23/117:00 a.m. -
2 stops19h 53m
Fri 11/121:55 p.m. -
1 stop35h 25m
Deal found 16/10C$ 1,307
Sat 14/117:00 a.m. -
2 stops35h 25m
Sat 28/112:15 p.m. -
1 stop34h 25m
Deal found 16/10C$ 1,309
Sat 7/117:00 a.m. -
2 stops44h 39m
Sat 21/111:55 p.m. -
1 stop35h 00m
Deal found 16/10C$ 1,311
Wed 25/117:00 a.m. -
2 stops19h 53m
Sun 13/1211:28 p.m. -
1 stop25h 52m
Deal found 18/10C$ 1,312
Fri 30/1010:20 a.m. -
1 stop32h 22m
Mon 2/1112:35 p.m. -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 16/10C$ 1,314
Mon 2/1110:20 a.m. -
1 stop16h 33m
Tue 10/118:45 a.m. -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 19/10C$ 1,315
Sun 1/116:40 a.m. -
2 stops21h 10m
Wed 25/116:40 p.m. -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 20/10C$ 1,316
Tue 3/1111:45 a.m. -
2 stops31h 57m
Tue 24/118:45 a.m. -
2 stops20h 10m
Deal found 20/10C$ 1,318
Sat 31/1010:20 a.m. -
1 stop33h 22m
Wed 2/1211:28 p.m. -
2 stops29h 52m
Deal found 16/10C$ 1,319
Mon 2/1110:20 a.m. -
1 stop16h 33m
Tue 17/118:45 a.m. -
2 stops20h 10m
Deal found 19/10C$ 1,321
Mon 14/1211:45 a.m. -
2 stops32h 37m
Fri 26/29:05 a.m. -
2 stops22h 40m
Deal found 19/10C$ 1,322
Mon 2/111:05 p.m. -
2 stops31h 17m
Fri 19/310:28 p.m. -
2 stops27h 22m
Deal found 17/10C$ 1,323

Find flight deals from Zurich to San José

Round-trip from

C$ 1,307

One-way from

C$ 932

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,529
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/11-11/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 18m total
  • Zurich to San José
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 8/4-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 34m total
  • Zurich to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 170 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

Thu 8/4

7:00 a.m.-6:34 p.m.

2 stops19h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 932

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 9/4

9:20 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops17h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 938
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ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sun 6/12

9:10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,008

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Tue 10/11

9:10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,097

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 7/1

1:20 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops30h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/1

1:15 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops24h 05m

C$ 1,311

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 12/2

7:00 a.m.-7:53 p.m.

2 stops19h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/2

6:40 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop25h 55m

C$ 1,315

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Fri 5/2

7:00 a.m.-7:53 p.m.

2 stops19h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/4

1:00 p.m.-7:45 a.m.

1 stop34h 45m

C$ 1,315

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Mon 8/3

7:00 a.m.-6:16 p.m.

2 stops42h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 26/3

8:05 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop17h 15m

C$ 1,318

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Sun 10/1

7:15 a.m.-7:53 p.m.

2 stops19h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/1

8:45 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops19h 05m

C$ 1,345

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Mon 5/4

10:10 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops32h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/4

7:55 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops19h 50m

C$ 1,349

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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 18 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$ 1,529). Flying from Zurich to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,181). 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$ 1,400 and C$ 1,810 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,307 on United Airlines (23 Nov-11 Dec).

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 30h 40m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 9391 km.

  • 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 (68%), SWISS (68%) or Lufthansa (68%) 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$ 1,529). Flying from Zurich to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,181). 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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