Who flies from Zurich to San José?

The following airlines fly from Zurich (ZRH) to San José (SJO) : Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Swiss.

How far is the flight from Zurich to San José?

The flight from Zurich to San José is 9,396KM or 5,838 miles.

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

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

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Flying to Juan Santamaría International is very easy as there are 3 airliners who offer flights from Zürich-Kloten including Swiss, Lufthansa and Edelweiss Air. When travelling from Zürich-Kloten you will cover about 5,838 miles before you reach Juan Santamaría International. This journey will take 11 Hours 51 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. 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 recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

The time zone at Juan Santamaría International is different from Zürich-Kloten, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

If you plan on flying to Juan Santamaría International Airport from Zürich-Kloten Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Zürich-Kloten Airport.

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

Organise and book your choice of transport to Zürich-Kloten Airport:

Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Juan Santamaría International 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport:

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Please see below the airlines that fly from Zürich-Kloten (ZRH) to Juan Santamaría International (SJO) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	We	Fr	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Swiss	1	1	1	09:10	09:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	1	1	1	09:10	09:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Edelweiss Air	1	1	1	09:10	09:25	VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Swiss. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers LX8036 and LX8038 with times between 09:10 and 09:25.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Swiss at swiss.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

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

Monday

09:10

Airline	Flight No
Lufthansa	LH4520
Edelweiss Air	WK38
Swiss	LX8038

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Wednesday

09:10

Airline	Flight No
Lufthansa	LH4520
Edelweiss Air	WK38
Swiss	LX8038

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Friday

09:25

Airline	Flight No
Lufthansa	LH4514
Edelweiss Air	WK36
Swiss	LX8036

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Flights to Juan Santamaría International are also available from airports close to Zürich-Kloten. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Ascona to San José Juan Santamaría	0		11 Hours 54 Minutes
Frankfurt to San José Juan Santamaría	0		11 Hours 48 Minutes

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

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

The cheapest direct flight one way from Zurich ZRH to San José SJO is £1572.71 ($1987 €1881.31)

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

The cheapest direct return flight from Zurich ZRH to San José SJO is £1005 ($1271 €1203.40)

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

The cheapest flight one way from Zurich ZRH to San José SJO is £365.67 ($462 €437.43)

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

The cheapest return flight from Zurich ZRH to San José SJO is £516.85 ($653 €618.27)

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