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£313 Find cheap flights from Zurich to San José, San José Province

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07:00 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 55m2 stops
19:00 - 22:30SJO-ZRH
19h 30m1 stop
Wed, 29 May - Tue, 11 Jun
19:25 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
29h 30m2 stops
19:00 - 22:30SJO-ZRH
19h 30m1 stop
Mon, 3 Jun - Thu, 27 Jun
07:00 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 55m2 stops
19:00 - 22:30SJO-ZRH
19h 30m1 stop
Tue, 28 May - Mon, 10 Jun
07:00 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 55m2 stops
13:13 - 16:45SJO-ZRH
19h 32m2 stops
£556KLM
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Mon, 2 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep
07:00 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 55m2 stops
19:00 - 22:25SJO-ZRH
19h 25m2 stops
£558KLM
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
11:10 - 22:04ZRH-SJO
18h 54m2 stops
14:31 - 17:10SJO-ZRH
18h 39m2 stops
£591Air Europa
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Wed, 5 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
18:30 - 22:04ZRH-SJO
35h 34m2 stops
14:31 - 17:10SJO-ZRH
18h 39m2 stops
£599Air Europa
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
11:10 - 19:21ZRH-SJO
16h 11m2 stops
19:00 - 18:05SJO-ZRH
15h 05m1 stop
£622Air France
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Thu, 30 May - Thu, 6 Jun
07:30 - 14:25ZRH-SJO
14h 55m1 stop
15:55 - 18:55SJO-ZRH
19h 00m1 stop
£992Iberia
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Mon, 26 Aug - Fri, 6 Sep
07:45 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 10m1 stop
19:00 - 22:30SJO-ZRH
19h 30m1 stop
£1,088Air France
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Mon, 15 Jul - Mon, 22 Jul
14:00 - 15:50ZRH-SJO
33h 50m3 stops
Thu, 23 May
11:50 - 00:20ZRH-SJO
20h 30m2 stops
Thu, 23 May
14:35 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
34h 20m1 stop
£452Air France
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Thu, 23 May
07:30 - 14:25ZRH-SJO
14h 55m1 stop
£463Iberia
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Fri, 30 Aug
19:40 - 14:25ZRH-SJO
26h 45m1 stop
£468Iberia
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Sat, 15 Jun
11:10 - 22:04ZRH-SJO
18h 54m2 stops
£483Air Europa
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Fri, 30 Aug
14:20 - 11:53ZRH-SJO
29h 33m2 stops
£523KLM
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Tue, 27 Aug
19:25 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
29h 30m2 stops
£526KLM
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Sun, 1 Sep
18:55 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
30h 00m1 stop
£579Air France
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Thu, 30 May
18:30 - 22:04ZRH-SJO
35h 34m2 stops
£677Air Europa
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Sun, 21 Jul
13:35 - 20:13ZRH-SJO
38h 38m2 stops
07:00 - 10:35SJO-ZRH
19h 35m2 stops
£730Delta
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Mon, 20 May - Thu, 30 May
13:35 - 20:13ZRH-SJO
38h 38m2 stops
07:00 - 10:35SJO-ZRH
19h 35m2 stops
£774Delta
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 28 May
07:15 - 18:55ZRH-SJO
19h 40m2 stops
14:30 - 18:40SJO-ZRH
20h 10m2 stops
£798British Airways
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Tue, 21 May - Wed, 29 May
19:40 - 14:50ZRH-SJO
27h 10m1 stop
14:30 - 18:40SJO-ZRH
20h 10m2 stops
Tue, 21 May - Wed, 29 May
19:40 - 14:50ZRH-SJO
27h 10m1 stop
14:30 - 09:35SJO-ZRH
59h 05m2 stops
Sat, 18 May - Sat, 25 May
18:30 - 22:04ZRH-SJO
35h 34m2 stops
14:31 - 10:10SJO-ZRH
35h 39m2 stops
£867Air Europa
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Tue, 21 May - Sun, 2 Jun
18:30 - 22:04ZRH-SJO
35h 34m2 stops
14:31 - 10:10SJO-ZRH
35h 39m2 stops
£917Air Europa
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Mon, 20 May - Sun, 2 Jun
09:50 - 10:03ZRH-SJO
32h 13m2 stops
06:00 - 16:20SJO-ZRH
26h 20m2 stops
£975United Airlines
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Sat, 18 May - Sat, 25 May
07:45 - 16:55ZRH-SJO
17h 10m1 stop
19:00 - 10:25SJO-ZRH
31h 25m1 stop
£981Air France
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Sat, 18 May - Sat, 25 May
07:15 - 18:55ZRH-SJO
19h 40m2 stops
16:15 - 14:00SJO-ZRH
13h 45m1 stop
£1,065
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Tue, 21 May - Thu, 30 May
09:00 - 13:10ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:40 - 11:40SJO-ZRH
13h 00mdirect
£707SWISS
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Wed, 5 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
09:00 - 13:10ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:40 - 11:40SJO-ZRH
13h 00mdirect
£742SWISS
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
09:00 - 13:10ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 10:00SJO-ZRH
11h 10mdirect
£835SWISS
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Wed, 5 Jun - Fri, 28 Jun
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:40 - 11:40SJO-ZRH
13h 00mdirect
£1,322SWISS
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Fri, 26 Jul - Wed, 4 Sep
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 10:00SJO-ZRH
11h 10mdirect
£1,332SWISS
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Sun, 11 Aug - Fri, 6 Sep
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 12:05SJO-ZRH
13h 15mdirect
£1,387SWISS
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Fri, 2 Aug - Sun, 11 Aug
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 10:00SJO-ZRH
11h 10mdirect
£1,416SWISS
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Sun, 11 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
09:00 - 13:10ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 12:05SJO-ZRH
13h 15mdirect
£1,479SWISS
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Wed, 31 Jul - Sun, 4 Aug
09:05 - 13:15ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:50 - 10:00SJO-ZRH
11h 10mdirect
£1,496SWISS
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Fri, 12 Jul - Fri, 26 Jul
09:00 - 13:10ZRH-SJO
12h 10mdirect
14:40 - 11:40SJO-ZRH
13h 00mdirect
£1,562SWISS
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Wed, 10 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug

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 £655 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is £1,251 and £1,056 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 £452. KAYAK users also found Zurich to San José return flights on KLM from £556 and on Air Europa from £591.

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

January

Cheapest flight

£313
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower 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 £395 for a one-way ticket and £636 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 2748 reviews
7.7Crew
6.4Food
6.8Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.2Boarding
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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.

2.0 MediocreCassidy, May 2024BCN - BOS
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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

The food is really eco only level. Breakfast was shameful. I am considering to stop flying with Iberia. Business prices are as expensive as other companies with much better service.

Late boarding. Delayed departure leading to rushed connection at Madrid Barajas. Not necessarily Iberia's fault but delay loading cargo didn't help.

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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.
23/5Thu
3 stops
33h 50mZRH-SJO
£313
23/5Thu
2 stops
20h 30mZRH-SJO
£320
23/5Thu
1 stopAir France
34h 20mZRH-SJO
£452
30/8Fri
1 stopIberia
14h 55mZRH-SJO
£463
15/6Sat
1 stopIberia
26h 45mZRH-SJO
£468
30/8Fri
2 stopsAir Europa
18h 54mZRH-SJO
£483
27/8Tue
2 stopsKLM
29h 33mZRH-SJO
£523
1/9Sun
2 stopsKLM
29h 30mZRH-SJO
£526
30/5Thu
1 stopAir France
30h 00mZRH-SJO
£579
21/7Sun
2 stopsAir Europa
35h 34mZRH-SJO
£677

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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.
20/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
38h 38mZRH-SJO
30/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
19h 35mSJO-ZRH
£730
20/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
38h 38mZRH-SJO
28/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
19h 35mSJO-ZRH
£774
21/5Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 40mZRH-SJO
29/5Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
20h 10mSJO-ZRH
£798
21/5Tue
multi-stop
27h 10mZRH-SJO
29/5Wed
multi-stop
20h 10mSJO-ZRH
£836
18/5Sat
multi-stop
27h 10mZRH-SJO
25/5Sat
multi-stop
59h 05mSJO-ZRH
£847
21/5Tue
multi-stopAir Europa
35h 34mZRH-SJO
2/6Sun
multi-stopAir Europa
35h 39mSJO-ZRH
£867
20/5Mon
multi-stopAir Europa
35h 34mZRH-SJO
2/6Sun
multi-stopAir Europa
35h 39mSJO-ZRH
£917
18/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 13mZRH-SJO
25/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 20mSJO-ZRH
£975
18/5Sat
multi-stopAir France
17h 10mZRH-SJO
25/5Sat
multi-stopAir France
31h 25mSJO-ZRH
£981
21/5Tue
multi-stop
19h 40mZRH-SJO
30/5Thu
multi-stop
13h 45mSJO-ZRH
£1,065

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Zurich - San José Flights

Departure:

Zurich (undefined)Switzerland

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Return flight deals:

San José - Zurich

Cabin classes:

£993

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