Cheap flights from Zurich to San Jose, Costa Rica from $1,014 ZRH → SJO
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,014 with Lufthansa, 13 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,014, 13 Jan 2027 to 25 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $963 to $1,010
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $841 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Edelweiss Air
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $963 to $1,010.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,014
13 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 · Lufthansa
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 7:00 a.m. · Return leaves 8:45 a.m. · 42 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 2 stops · via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Pearson International Airport (YYZ), London Heathrow Airport (LHR) · connection may need a visa
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,205
13 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 · Edelweiss Air
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 9:35 a.m. · Return leaves 4:50 a.m. · 25 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,014 13 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$841 3 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $770 to $978.
At $1,014, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 13 Jan 2027 to 3 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 12-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
41 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $1,004 | Lufthansa | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 | $1,004 | Lufthansa | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | $1,027 | Lufthansa | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 | $841 | Vueling | Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $841.
Premium cabin fares from Zurich to San Jose
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 13 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zurich to San Jose?
Return
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $985 | $877 | +5% | 17 |
| 30–59 days | $964 | $936 | +2% | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $977 | $841 | +4% | 29 |
| 90–179 days | $955 | $822 | +2% | 20 |
| 180+ days | $941 | $770 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 13 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Zurich to San Jose?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,014 with Lufthansa, 13 Jan 2027 to 25 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $841 with Vueling, 3 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $963 to $1,010.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San Jose?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $841, 3 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to San Jose?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away.
Is there a direct flight from Zurich to San Jose?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,205 with Edelweiss Air, 13 Jan 2027 to 26 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zurich to San Jose?
Between 13 Jan 2027 and 3 Feb 2027, Lufthansa has the cheapest return on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Vueling on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work