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Cheap Flights from San Jose (SJO) to Zurich (ZRH)

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Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 19
Air France
Air France1 stop
SJO - ZRH
Air France
Air France1 stop
ZRH - SJO
815$
793$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 3
Air France
Air France1 stop
SJO - ZRH
Air France
Air France1 stop
ZRH - SJO
856$
834$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Air Canada
Air Canada1 stop
SJO - ZRH
Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air LinesDirect
ZRH - SJO
845$
840$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
Air Canada
Air Canada1 stop
SJO - ZRH
Air Canada
Air Canada1 stop
ZRH - SJO
913$
909$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, Dec 27 - Thu, Jan 1
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SJO - ZRH
Air France
Air France1 stop
ZRH - SJO
1194$
1187$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines2 stops
SJO - ZRH
Air France
Air France1 stop
ZRH - SJO
1368$
1351$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Jan 18
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines3 stops
SJO - ZRH
537$
513$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jan 28
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SJO - ZRH
655$
633$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Feb 11
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SJO - ZRH
657$
635$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Feb 26
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines2 stops
SJO - ZRH
686$
664$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 15
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines2 stops
SJO - ZRH
752$
724$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Dec 28
Lufthansa
Lufthansa1 stop
SJO - ZRH
773$
765$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Zurich

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Flights from just $318
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DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Flying Time13 h and 22 mWhen flying from San Jose to Zurich, this can take around 13 h and 22 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$512The best price for flights from San Jose to Zurich offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure AirportJuan Santamaria InternationalJuan Santamaria International is where you'll take off when flying from San Jose to Zurich
Arrival AirportZurichYou'll land at Zurich when flying from San Jose to Zurich
Peak seasonDecemberDecember is the busiest time to fly from San Jose to Zurich according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routeSwiss International Air LinesAirline(s) that fly from San Jose to Zurich
Best time to bookDecemberDecember is one of the most frequent times to fly to Zurich from San Jose according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
407%Trains are 407% more expensive in Zurich than in San Jose.
San Jose$1.02
Zurich$5.17
MealMid-priced restaurant
205%The average meal is 205% more expensive in Zurich than in San Jose.
San Jose$10.20
Zurich$31.12
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
270%Taxis are 270% more expensive in Zurich than in San Jose.
San Jose$2.26
Zurich$8.40
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
72%Coffee is 72% more expensive in Zurich than in San Jose.
San Jose$3.95
Zurich$6.81
Exchange rate
1 USD = 0.81 CHF
1 CHF = 1.25 USD
Last revised on Mon, 12/15
Distance: 5837 miles
San Jose airports
Juan Santamaria International (SJO)How far from city center: 1 miles
Zurich airports
Zurich (ZRH)How far from city center: 6 miles

Are you planning to travel to Zurich for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from San Jose. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Zurich and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Jose to Zurich

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Switzerland. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from San Jose to Zurich, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Jose to Zurich is $513. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Zurich more expensive than San Jose to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Zurich costs about $ 8.40 USD, 272% more expensive than San Jose, with a fare of $ 2.26 USD,
while train tickets cost 407% more at Zurich: $ 5.17 USD versus $ 1.02 USD at San Jose.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 31.12 USD in Zurich, 205% more than the 10.20 USD in San Jose.
The price of the coffee is around 72% more expensive in Zurich, with an average of 6.81 USD , while in San Jose the coffee costs 3.95 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Jose to Zurich?
The most popular months to book a trip from San Jose to Zurich are December, March and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Jose to Zurich?
The best time of the year to visit Zurich depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to Zurich from San Jose in terms of searches from our customers, followed by April and September. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, March and July are the months with fewer searches for San Jose - Zurich.
How long does the flight from San Jose to Zurich take?
Flight length from San Jose to Zurich is around 13:22 hours on average, at an average distance of 9,848 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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