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Cheap flights from Zurich to San José from R11 644

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6:50 - 17:30ZRH  Zurich-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
19:30 - 18:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ZRH Zurich
15h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R12 629KLM
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:50 - 17:30ZRH  Zurich-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:20 - 17:50SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ZRH Zurich
16h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R12 645Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 29
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7:00 - 17:00ZRH  Zurich-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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19:05 - 18:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ZRH Zurich
15h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R12 823Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 14
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7:00 - 17:00ZRH  Zurich-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 17:50SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ZRH Zurich
16h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R12 839Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Nov 12
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9:20 - 16:20ZRH  Zurich-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 17:50SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ZRH Zurich
16h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R13 291Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Nov 10
KLM Logo
9:20 - 16:20ZRH  Zurich-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
19:30 - 22:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ZRH Zurich
19h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R13 307KLM
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Nov 11
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7:00 - 17:00ZRH  Zurich-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
KLM Logo
19:05 - 22:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ZRH Zurich
19h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
R13 324KLM
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 14
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7:00 - 17:00ZRH  Zurich-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 17:50SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ZRH Zurich
15h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
R13 340Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Nov 11
KLM Logo
7:00 - 17:00ZRH  Zurich-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
KLM Logo
18:20 - 18:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ZRH Zurich
17h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
R13 372KLM
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Nov 12
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7:00 - 16:20ZRH  Zurich-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:20 - 22:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ZRH Zurich
21h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R13 437Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Nov 12

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United Airlines flights from Zurich to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on Zurich to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 13
ZRH7:00Zurich
19h 53m
2 stops
SJO19:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 27
SJO14:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
34h 25m
1 stop
ZRH7:40Zurich
R14 858
United Airlines
Nov 7
ZRH7:00Zurich
36h 42m
2 stops
SJO12:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 6
SJO14:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
34h 30m
2 stops
ZRH7:55Zurich
R14 906
United Airlines
Sept 24
ZRH11:20Zurich
27h 55m
2 stops
SJO7:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 22
SJO1:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 40m
2 stops
ZRH7:55Zurich
R14 939

KLM flights from Zurich to San José

Our best KLM deals on Zurich to San José flight tickets
KLM
Sept 15
ZRH7:00Zurich
17h 20m
1 stop
SJO16:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 10
SJO19:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
ZRH22:25Zurich
R12 306
KLM
Nov 11
ZRH6:50Zurich
17h 40m
1 stop
SJO17:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 1
SJO19:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 55m
1 stop
ZRH18:25Zurich
R12 629
KLM
Sept 22
ZRH9:20Zurich
15h 00m
1 stop
SJO16:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 11
SJO19:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
ZRH22:25Zurich
R13 307

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ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 11/11

6:50-17:30

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/12

19:30-18:25

1 stop15h 55m

R12 629

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 11/11

6:50-17:30

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/11

18:20-17:50

1 stop16h 30m

R12 645

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 23/9

7:00-17:00

2 stops18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/10

19:05-18:35

1 stop15h 30m

R12 823

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 23/9

7:00-17:00

2 stops18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

18:20-17:50

1 stop16h 30m

R12 839
Fastest return journey

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Tue 22/9

9:20-16:20

1 stop15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

18:20-17:50

1 stop16h 30m

R13 291

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Tue 22/9

9:20-16:20

1 stop15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

19:30-22:25

1 stop19h 55m

R13 307

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 23/9

7:00-17:00

2 stops18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/10

19:05-22:25

2 stops19h 20m

R13 324

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 23/9

7:00-17:00

2 stops18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

19:30-17:50

2 stops15h 20m

R13 340

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Wed 23/9

7:00-17:00

2 stops18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

18:20-18:25

2 stops17h 05m

R13 372

ZurichSan José

ZRH Zurich - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ZRHSJO

Zurich

Thu 24/9

7:00-16:20

1 stop17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

18:20-22:30

1 stop21h 10m

R13 437

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Zurich to San José

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Zurich and San José?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R16 134 to R21 253.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 629.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

The cheapest month to fly to San José from Zurich is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around R17 345, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to San José in October, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Zurich to San José during November average around R17 587.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Zurich when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around R20 136 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Zurich for as low as R18 249 on momondo.

How have Zurich to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Zurich to San José flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Zurich to San José

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Zurich to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Zurich to San José (ZRH to SJO) flight deals and tips

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R11 644

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Airports in San José

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The best one-way flight to San José from Zurich in the past 72 hours is R11 644. The best return flight deal from Zurich to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 629.
Direct flights go from Zurich to San José on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport in San José. From Zurich there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Zurich to San José

  • How far is Zurich to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 9387,4 km away from Zurich.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Zurich Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Zurich Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Zurich Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Zurich Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Zurich to San José?

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