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  4. Zurich - San Jose

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

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Sun, Jan 25 - Sat, Jan 31
Iberia
Iberia1 stop
ZRH - SJO
Iberia
Iberia1 stop
SJO - ZRH
1026$
996$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 16
British Airways
British Airways2 stops
ZRH - SJO
British Airways
British Airways2 stops
SJO - ZRH
1238$
1221$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 24
Air France
Air France1 stop
ZRH - SJO
Air France
Air France1 stop
SJO - ZRH
1299$
1282$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 8
Air France
Air France1 stop
ZRH - SJO
Air France
Air France1 stop
SJO - ZRH
1729$
1703$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 22
Condor
Condor2 stops
ZRH - SJO
622$
605$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Jan 19
Condor
Condor2 stops
ZRH - SJO
646$
629$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Feb 11
Aeromexico
Aeromexico2 stops
ZRH - SJO
668$
659$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Feb 20
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines1 stop
ZRH - SJO
735$
713$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Dec 31
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
Klm Royal Dutch Airlines2 stops
ZRH - SJO
922$
900$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Dec 25
Lufthansa
Lufthansa1 stop
ZRH - SJO
927$
905$
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 Zurich to San Jose

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DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Flying Time16 h and 58 mWhen flying from Zurich to San Jose, this can take around 16 h and 58 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$605The best price for flights from Zurich to San Jose offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure AirportZurichZurich is where you'll take off when flying from Zurich to San Jose
Arrival AirportJuan Santamaria InternationalYou'll land at Juan Santamaria International when flying from Zurich to San Jose
Peak seasonMayMay is the busiest time to fly from Zurich to San Jose according to search data results from our customers
Best time to bookMayMay is one of the most frequent times to fly to San Jose from Zurich according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
80%Trains in San Jose are 80% cheaper than in Zurich.
Zurich$5.22
San Jose$1.00
MealMid-priced restaurant
68%A meal in San Jose is 68% cheaper than a meal in Zurich.
Zurich$31.06
San Jose$10.03
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
76%A taxi fare in San Jose is 76% cheaper than in Zurich.
Zurich$8.23
San Jose$2.01
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
44%Coffee in San Jose is 44% cheaper than in Zurich.
Zurich$6.93
San Jose$3.89
Exchange rate
1 USD = 495.42 CRC
1 CRC = 0.01 USD
Last revised on Fri, 12/5
Distance: 5837 miles
Zurich airports
Zurich (ZRH)How far from city center: 6 miles
San Jose airports
Juan Santamaria International (SJO)How far from city center: 1 miles

Are you planning to travel to San Jose for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Zurich. 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 San Jose 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 Zurich to San Jose

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 Costa Rica. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Zurich to San Jose, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Zurich to San Jose is $605. 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 San Jose more expensive than Zurich to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in San Jose costs an average of 2.01 USD , 76% cheaper than Zurich, with a fare of 8.23 USD,
while train tickets cost 81% less at San Jose: $ 1.00 USD versus $ 5.22 USD at Zurich.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 10.03 USD euros in San Jose, 68% less than the 31.06 USD euros in Zurich.
The price of the coffee is around 44% cheaper in San Jose, with an average of 3.89 USD, while in Zurich the coffee costs 6.93 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Zurich to San Jose?
The most popular months to book a trip from Zurich to San Jose are May, April and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Zurich to San Jose?
The best time of the year to visit San Jose depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, May is the best month to fly to San Jose from Zurich in terms of searches from our customers, followed by July and June. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds March, August and September are the months with fewer searches for Zurich - San Jose.
How long does the flight from Zurich to San Jose take?
Flight length from Zurich to San Jose is around 16:58 hours on average, at an average distance of 12,264 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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