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$345 Find cheap flights from San Jose to Zurich

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Jose to Zurich departing on 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Zurich (SJC-ZRH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to Zurich that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:46 am - 2:00 pmSJC-ZRH
20h 14m2 stops
8:15 am - 8:13 pmZRH-SJC
20h 58m2 stops
Sun, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 28
6:10 am - 9:40 amSJC-ZRH
42h 30m3 stops
9:20 pm - 8:15 pmZRH-SJC
31h 55m3 stops
$1,050
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Fri, Jul 26 - Sat, Sep 14
6:40 am - 10:50 amSJC-ZRH
19h 10m1 stop
9:55 am - 5:50 pmZRH-SJC
40h 55m2 stops
$1,070United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 24
8:30 am - 11:10 amSJC-ZRH
17h 40m2 stops
9:55 am - 9:59 pmZRH-SJC
45h 04m2 stops
$1,075United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 24
12:16 pm - 1:05 pmSJC-ZRH
15h 49m2 stops
2:00 pm - 10:48 pmZRH-SJC
17h 48m2 stops
$1,099Icelandair
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Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 25
12:16 pm - 1:05 pmSJC-ZRH
39h 49m2 stops
2:00 pm - 10:48 pmZRH-SJC
17h 48m2 stops
$1,100Icelandair
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Tue, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 25
3:21 pm - 10:20 amSJC-ZRH
33h 59m3 stops
1:25 pm - 9:47 amZRH-SJC
29h 22m3 stops
$1,120Air Canada
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Tue, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 27
10:50 am - 12:40 pmSJC-ZRH
16h 50m2 stops
7:15 am - 9:12 pmZRH-SJC
22h 57m2 stops
$1,126Lufthansa
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Tue, Jul 30 - Wed, Sep 18
10:50 am - 12:40 pmSJC-ZRH
16h 50m2 stops
7:15 am - 9:12 pmZRH-SJC
22h 57m2 stops
$1,151Lufthansa
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Tue, Jul 30 - Thu, Sep 12
3:21 pm - 10:20 amSJC-ZRH
33h 59m3 stops
1:25 pm - 9:47 amZRH-SJC
29h 22m3 stops
$1,170Air Canada
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Sun, Sep 1 - Thu, Oct 3

Flights from San Jose to Zurich - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to Zurich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Zurich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Jose to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Zurich is January, where tickets cost $704 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,850 and $1,459 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Jose to Zurich?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Zurich from San Jose were found on United Airlines ($564) and Air Canada ($577), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on United Airlines ($1,070) and Icelandair ($1,099).

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February

High season

June

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$345
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Zurich

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Zurich?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Zurich was $345 for a one-way ticket and $929 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Jose and Zurich?

    A passport is required to fly from San Jose to Zurich.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Jose to Zurich?

    On your way to Zurich, you’ll fly out from San Jose. You’ll be landing at Zurich.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to Zurich?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to Zurich?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose and Zurich, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Zurich, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Zurich are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,239 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,270 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to Zurich?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Jose to Zurich.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to Zurich?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from San Jose is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Jose to Zurich?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zurich with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose and ZRH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose to Zurich?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zurich from San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from San Jose to Zurich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to Zurich. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.7
SWISSOverall score based on 1910 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.3Food
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
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Wonderful experience! The crew was outstanding and amazing from check in to gate to flight crew! Amazing. Thank you!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2024ORD - ZRH
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Wonderful experience! The crew was outstanding and amazing from check in to gate to flight crew! Amazing. Thank you!

I don't think I will fly Swiss again. I had issues with carry on luggage, connections were really tight, food was average, I paid extra for an aisle seat, then it was changed at check-in, the app/website don't allow you to add extra baggage if needed, and it was the first long-haul flight that didn't provide alcohol (glass of wine with dinner).

Our connecting flight to the US only had around a 25 minute layover! And our flight from Seville to Zürich was delayed! Had our flight from Zürich to Washington DC not been delayed we would have missed our flight to the US. We didn’t even know it was delayed until sprinting from the A terminal to the E terminal. Our flight from Seville landed in Seville 10 minutes after our the door was supposed to close for our flight from Zürich to the US. Not cool! Several other Swiss air passengers were in the same position as us, which I could tell bc we were all running for our lives in your airport. We booked a flight from Seville to Washington DC and the time between connecting flights was not enough and that’s not an acceptable position to put a traveler in. Especially one who spent over $1000 on their tickets.

Leave on time so i dont miss my transit flight. Also make it so coffee/tea is free amd not a paid service. The staff treat us like dogs having us wait everywhere. The buses had no ac and we had to wait inside packed like sardines. Horrible experience. Never flying again hopefully and not using kayak.

I arrived 59 minutes before the flight in Tampa due to Massive traffic jam and the flight was closed and I was told that I’d simply have to “book a new ticket on line myself and the gate agents couldn’t help me”. Even though the flight was delayed over 30 minutes, (leaving one hour and 29 minutes before departure, they refused to assist in any way explaining that it’s automatic and there can be no exceptions. Horrible experience due to poor management at gate. I fly this option 2-3 times a year and have a good experience with the cabin crew etc. But, Tampa agents are not trained or allowed customer service. I once was a gate agent for USAir, I know times have changed, but forcing me to purchase a new ticket and complete indifference and inconvenience. No thanks

Crew was super courteous and helpful. Food quality was not so good. Most of the movies were old.

Good BUT four days later I still don’t have my luggage. It never arrived. !!!!

Crew members were good. Seats were packed and too tight .

Carry on luggage size for economy passengers significantly smaller than other airlines, so nearly all ecomy passengers had their bags taken and checked.

Had a short layover in Zurich, luggage marked expedite and short layover but still didn’t get luggage when arrived in Split until 3 days later even though husband got his.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Jose to Zurich found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/18Fri
3 stops
57h 16mSJC-ZRH
$345
10/16Wed
3 stops
38h 10mSJC-ZRH
$387
10/14Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 50mSJC-ZRH
$564
10/13Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
19h 15mSJC-ZRH
$565
10/14Mon
3 stopsAir Canada
26h 45mSJC-ZRH
$577
11/1Fri
2 stopsIcelandair
17h 09mSJC-ZRH
$831
10/2Wed
2 stopsIcelandair
37h 02mSJC-ZRH
$915
9/9Mon
3 stopsAir Canada
26h 40mSJC-ZRH
$1,024
7/8Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
28h 56mSJC-ZRH
$1,212
7/11Thu
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
21h 00mSJC-ZRH
$1,340

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Last minute flights from San Jose to Zurich

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Jose to Zurich that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/12Wed
multi-stopIcelandair
36h 24mSJC-ZRH
6/19Wed
multi-stopIcelandair
17h 34mZRH-SJC
$2,112
6/12Wed
multi-stopIcelandair
36h 24mSJC-ZRH
6/27Thu
multi-stopIcelandair
17h 38mZRH-SJC
$2,311
6/14Fri
multi-stopIcelandair
15h 56mSJC-ZRH
6/21Fri
multi-stopIcelandair
17h 34mZRH-SJC
$2,476
6/12Wed
multi-stopIcelandair
36h 24mSJC-ZRH
6/15Sat
multi-stopIcelandair
17h 38mZRH-SJC
$2,642
6/14Fri
multi-stopIcelandair
16h 03mSJC-ZRH
6/16Sun
multi-stopIcelandair
41h 38mZRH-SJC
$2,793
6/14Fri
multi-stopIcelandair
33h 10mSJC-ZRH
6/29Sat
multi-stopIcelandair
17h 38mZRH-SJC
$3,417

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San Jose - Zurich Flights

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San Jose (SJC)United States

Destination:

Zurich (ZRH)Switzerland

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