Cheap flights
Zurich → San José
From €531 one-way — cheapest in November. 9,392 km, with connections, 2 airlines seen.
When is San José cheapest?
Lowest one-way price per month among fares travellers found recently (updated 9 val ago). Tap a month to check the live price.
Airlines seen: UX · IB
Same destination, November, from airports within ~700 km.
Sorted before you land in San José
Some airlines ask for proof of onward travel.
A real airline reservation for your next hop — verifiable on the airline’s website, no ticket bought, expires automatically. €9.99 per traveller.
Zurich → San José: good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San José?
In the fares travellers found recently, November 2026 was cheapest, from €531 one-way. Prices change daily — the live search shows the bookable price.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to San José?
Not in recent fares — expect at least one connection. Flying from a nearby hub can add direct options.
How long is the flight from Zurich to San José?
The fastest itinerary seen recently took about 16h 13m door to door (the distance is 9,392 km).
Is it cheaper to fly to San José from another city?
Sometimes. Recently Prague had fares from €480 — compare in the table below.
Do I need proof of onward travel for Costa Rica?
Some airlines ask travellers on one-way tickets to show onward travel at check-in. Rules depend on your passport — check the IATA Travel Centre. A real onward reservation costs €9.99 per traveller.