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

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Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 11
Air Canada
Air Canada1 stop
SJO - ZRH
Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air LinesDirect
ZRH - SJO
851$
827$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Air Canada
Air Canada2 stops
SJO - ZRH
Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air LinesDirect
ZRH - SJO
890$
866$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27
Air France
Air France1 stop
SJO - ZRH
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
ZRH - SJO
897$
890$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 5
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SJO - ZRH
Air France
Air France2 stops
ZRH - SJO
1081$
1057$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines3 stops
SJO - ZRH
Condor
Condor2 stops
ZRH - SJO
1090$
1066$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Dec 22 - Sat, Dec 27
Air France
Air France1 stop
SJO - ZRH
Air France
Air France2 stops
ZRH - SJO
1295$
1288$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Jan 12
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines3 stops
SJO - ZRH
425$
406$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 8
Avianca
Avianca2 stops
SJO - ZRH
513$
491$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Feb 11
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SJO - ZRH
654$
632$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Jan 26
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
SJO - ZRH
655$
633$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Feb 17
Air France
Air France1 stop
SJO - ZRH
657$
635$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Dec 24
Air Europa
Air Europa2 stops
SJO - ZRH
780$
756$
Prime price per passenger
Prices shown below were available within the past 3 days for the period specified 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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DecemberJanuaryFebruary
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$405The 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
422%Trains are 422% more expensive in Zurich than in San Jose.
San Jose$1.00
Zurich$5.22
MealMid-priced restaurant
210%The average meal is 210% more expensive in Zurich than in San Jose.
San Jose$10.03
Zurich$31.06
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
309%Taxis are 309% more expensive in Zurich than in San Jose.
San Jose$2.01
Zurich$8.23
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
78%Coffee is 78% more expensive in Zurich than in San Jose.
San Jose$3.89
Zurich$6.93
Exchange rate
1 USD = 0.81 CHF
1 CHF = 1.25 USD
Last revised on Fri, 12/5
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 $406. 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 $ 8.23 USD, 309% more expensive than San Jose, with a fare of $ 2.01 USD,
while train tickets cost 422% more at Zurich: $ 5.22 USD versus $ 1.00 USD at San Jose.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 31.06 USD in Zurich, 210% more than the 10.03 USD in San Jose.
The price of the coffee is around 78% more expensive in Zurich, with an average of 6.93 USD , while in San Jose the coffee costs 3.89 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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