Flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San José Airport Airport (SJO)

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Returns from £912.31

One-way from £1536.77

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.

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
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Swiss101010009:1009:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa101010009:1009:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Edelweiss Air101010009:1009:25VIEW 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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
09:10
AirlineFlight  No
LufthansaLH4520
Edelweiss AirWK38
SwissLX8038
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Wednesday
09:10
AirlineFlight  No
LufthansaLH4520
Edelweiss AirWK38
SwissLX8038
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Friday
09:25
AirlineFlight  No
LufthansaLH4514
Edelweiss AirWK36
SwissLX8036
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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
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Ascona to San José Juan Santamaría011 Hours 54 Minutes
Frankfurt to San José Juan Santamaría011 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 £1536.77 ($1922 €1849.44)
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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 £912.31 ($1141 €1097.93)
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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 £410.18 ($513 €493.63)
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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 £534.11 ($668 €642.78)
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Flight Info FAQ - Zurich (ZRH) to San José (SJO)

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 takes 11 Hours 51 Minutes.

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