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      Flight deals from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs233,627. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Zurich.Rs124,356 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct.One-way flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound indirect flight with Sansa Regional, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs124,356, select.
      Zurich.Rs130,265 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb.One-way flight with Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs130,265, select.
      Zurich.Rs130,905 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound indirect flight with Sansa Regional, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs130,905, select.
      Zurich.Rs133,785 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs133,785, select.
      Zurich.Rs137,626 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs137,626, select.
      Zurich.Rs139,546 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs139,546, select.
      Zurich.Rs141,147 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Iberojet.Outbound indirect flight with Iberojet, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs141,147, select.
      Zurich.Rs146,197 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs146,197, select.
      Zurich.Rs158,107 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs158,107, select.
      Zurich.Rs171,873 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep.One-way flight with Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs171,873, select.
      Zurich.Rs180,780 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs180,780, select.
      Zurich.Rs188,007 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 6 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs188,007, select.
      Zurich.Rs216,828 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jun.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 18 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs216,828, select.
      Zurich.Rs220,013 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs220,013, select.
      Zurich.Rs220,202 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs220,202, select.
      Zurich.Rs220,202 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound direct flight with SWISS departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs220,202, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Sep
      from Rs171,787
      Oct
      from Rs124,294
      Nov
      from Rs130,840
      Dec
      from Rs133,719
      Jan
      from Rs139,477
      Feb
      from Rs130,200
      Mar
      from Rs137,558
      Apr
      from Rs146,125
      May
      from Rs158,028
      Jun
      from Rs141,077
      Jul
      from Rs180,690
      Aug
      from Rs187,913

      Direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich

      Edelweiss Air
      Lufthansa
      SWISS

      San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

      Zurich

      10km from central Zurich
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      St Gallen Altenrhein

      78km from central Zurich
      from Rs301,676
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      Friedrichshafen

      80km from central Zurich
      from Rs178,274
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      Mulhouse

      80km from central Zurich
      from Rs151,953
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      Basel Mulhouse Freiburg

      81km from central Zurich
      from Rs136,346
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      San Jose to Zurich: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundRs124,356
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time10 hrs, 45 mins
      Most popular airlineLufthansa
      Average flights per week8

      Finding cheap flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich is Rs221,428. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      10 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich.
      Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air and SWISS fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich.
      As of September 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Zurich is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Zurich Airport on Monday, 9 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 45 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Iberia and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

      Flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

      • Take a direct flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 45 minutes.

      • Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich seven hours ahead of San Jose.

      • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SJO to ZRH flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

      • Edelweiss air is your gateway to discovering Zurich (and maybe even some other great parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.

      • Edelweiss air has the highest passenger demand on this route.

      • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SJO and ZRH include:

        • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

        • Miami International Airport

        • Washington Dulles Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

      • Rs124,356 is the best price for a one-way San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs221,428. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

      • Get cheap tickets from SJO to ZRH by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

      • June is the cheapest month for flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Zurich Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

      • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SJO to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

      • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Zurich Airport.

      Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

      • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

      • San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.

      • Need a convenient hotel near SJO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

      Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

      • If you're getting in on a late San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:

      • Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.

      • Reserving your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

      When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

      • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

      • The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

      • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SJO to ZRH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

      Explore more of Switzerland

      • You've done Zurich, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its top sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, there's plenty to keep you busy.

      • Bern is another well-known destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.

      Plan the rest of your trip from San Jose to Zurich

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.