Cheap flights from Zürich to San José from £464

Cheap flights from Zürich to San José from £464

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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Zürich ZRHSan José SJO

£464
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Wed, May 27
Zürich ZRHSan José SJO

£506
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Sun, May 24
Zürich ZRHSan José SJO

£515
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Wed, May 27
Zürich ZRHSan José SJO

£520
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Zürich ZRHSan José SJO

£529
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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Zürich ZRHSan José SJO

£552
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1 stop
Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
Zürich ZRHSan José SJO

£937
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1 stop
Tue, May 26 – Mon, Jun 1
Zürich ZRHSan José SJO

£1,051
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
Zürich ZRHSan José SJO

£1,065
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Direct
Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Zürich ZRHSan José SJO

£1,101
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1 stop
Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
Zürich ZRHSan José SJO

£1,220
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
Zürich ZRHSan José SJO

£1,222
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How much do flights to San José cost?

Getting from San José's airport to the city center

San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is served by Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), located approximately 17 km northwest of the city center. This is the country's main international gateway, handling the majority of international flights. For travelers seeking airport transfers to city center destinations, options include official airport taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, shared shuttles, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during rush hours on the main highway connecting the airport to downtown San José.

Notes:

  • Prices in CRC (Costa Rican Colón); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official orange airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based rates and are the only taxis authorized to pick up at the terminal.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Uber and DiDi operate in Costa Rica; pickup is from designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public buses (TUASA) depart from outside the terminal and stop at Alajuela and San José city center.
  • Traffic on the General Cañas Highway can significantly increase travel times during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San José

Depart from
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9406 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to San José in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Air EuropaAEAUXNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo

Weather in San José

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C14°C
February26°C14°C
March27°C15°C
April26°C16°C
May25°C16°C
June23°C16°C
July24°C16°C
August24°C15°C
September24°C15°C
October23°C15°C
November23°C15°C
December23°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
March
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
90%
28°C14°C
16 May
87%
25°C17°C
Sunday
10 May
89%
27°C14°C
17 May
87%
24°C17°C
Monday
11 May
87%
26°C14°C
18 May
89%
24°C17°C
Tuesday
12 May
86%
25°C15°C
19 May
75%
23°C17°C
Wednesday
13 May
85%
26°C15°C
20 May
89%
25°C15°C
Thursday
14 May
86%
26°C16°C
21 May
71%
23°C16°C
Friday
15 May
83%
25°C16°C
22 May
89%
23°C16°C
The distance between Zürich and San José is 9406 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Air Europa, Copa Airlines, easyJet, and Swiss International Air Lines. Zürich and San José have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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