Flights from San José Airport SJO to Zurich Airport ZRH

Q: How long does the flight from San José to Zurich to take?

The flight from San José to Zurich takes11 Hours 51 Minutes.

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Returns from £852.34

One-way from £560.50

Airliners including Swiss, Lufthansa and Edelweiss Air all offer direct flights between Juan Santamaría International to Zürich-Kloten. When travelling from Juan Santamaría International you will cover about 5,838 miles before you reach Zürich-Kloten. This journey will take 11 Hours 51 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

On arriving at Zürich-Kloten please note the time difference, the time zone at Zürich-Kloten is 1.0 GMT compared to 6.0 GMT at Juan Santamaría International.

Travellers planning to fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Zürich-Kloten Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Juan Santamaría International Airport.

If you rented a vehicle at Zürich-Kloten Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Zürich-Kloten Airport.

Below are some options if you require transport to Juan Santamaría International Airport:

Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Zürich-Kloten Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Zürich-Kloten Airport:

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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Juan Santamaría International (SJO) to Zürich-Kloten (ZRH) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Fr	Sa	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Swiss	1	1	16:25	16:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	1	1	16:25	16:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Edelweiss Air	1	1	16:25	16:25	VIEW FLIGHTS

Swiss is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 2 a week with times that vary between 16:25 and 16:25.

To book your flight you can visit Swiss on their website swiss.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Friday

16:25

Airline	Flight No
Lufthansa	LH4515
Edelweiss Air	WK37
Swiss	LX8037

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Saturday

10:20

Airline	Flight No
Lufthansa	LH4515
Edelweiss Air	WK37
Swiss	LX8037

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Instead of flying from Juan Santamaría International you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Liberia to Zurich	0		11 Hours 55 Minutes

Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.

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Flight Price FAQ - San José (SJO) to Zurich (ZRH)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from San José SJO to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest direct flight one way from San José SJO to Zurich ZRH is £560.50 ($701 €674.54)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from San José SJO to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest direct return flight from San José SJO to Zurich ZRH is £852.34 ($1066 €1025.76)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from San José SJO to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest flight one way from San José SJO to Zurich ZRH is £335.82 ($420 €404.15)

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What is the cheapest return flight from San José SJO to Zurich ZRH?

The cheapest return flight from San José SJO to Zurich ZRH is £572.49 ($716 €688.97)

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