San José Airport (SJO) Flights to Zurich Airport 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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One-way from £579.38

Multiple companies offer flights from Juan Santamaría International to Zürich-Kloten. The distance covered when flying from Juan Santamaría International to Zürich-Kloten Switzerland is 9,396 Km (5,838 Miles) with the travel time being around 11 Hours 51 Minutes. SJO is the Airport code for Juan Santamaría International and ZRH is for Zürich-Kloten Switzerland.

The cost of your trip (flights) can change at weekends and at certain times of the day (if there is a choice of flights to your chosen destination. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to Zürich-Kloten Switzerland perhaps midweek or late evening. Please book in advance if you want to take advantage of the best prices airlines have to offer as prices normally increase as time goes on.

The time zone at Zürich-Kloten is 1.0 GMT compared to 6.0 GMT at Juan Santamaría International so bare this in mind is you need to make travel arrangements when you arrive at Zürich-Kloten.

If you are planning a trip to Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) from Juan Santamaría International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

If you are renting a car at Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). The following options are available:

Ensure your arrival at Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:

Find hotels close to Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

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

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 offer the most direct flights from Juan Santamaría International to Zürich-Kloten with an average of 2 flights a week. The earliest flights are operated at 16:25 and the latest flights operated at 16:25 and the most common flight numbers are LX8037

For more details regarding Swiss flight information and bookings you can visit them at swiss.com

Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Friday

16:25

Airline	FlightNo
Lufthansa	LH4515
Edelweiss Air	WK37
Swiss	LX8037

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Saturday

10:20

Airline	FlightNo
Lufthansa	LH4515
Edelweiss Air	WK37
Swiss	LX8037

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Alternatively, there are other routes that depart Juan Santamaría International and arrive at Zürich-Kloten or other nearby airports. The table below gives you a summary of these.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Liberia to Zurich	0	9,446 km (5,869 miles)	11 Hours 55 Minutes

Remember to have some local currency before travelling to Zürich-Kloten as there may not be a bureau de change open upon your arrival.

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

DIRECT SWISS

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 £579.38 ($732 €693.06)

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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 £629.24 ($795 €752.71)

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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 £279.40 ($353 €334.22)

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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 £507.35 ($641 €606.91)

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