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

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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.

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
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Swiss000011014:5014:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa000011014:5014:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Edelweiss Air000011014:5014:50VIEW 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 14:50 and the latest flights operated at 14:50 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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Friday
14:50
AirlineFlightNo
LufthansaLH4515
Edelweiss AirWK37
SwissLX8037
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Saturday
10:00
AirlineFlightNo
LufthansaLH4515
Edelweiss AirWK37
SwissLX8037
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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
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Liberia to Zurich09,446 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 £565.46 ($739 €674.97)
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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 £631.27 ($825 €753.51)
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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 £273.93 ($358 €326.98)
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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 £511.90 ($669 €611.03)
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Flight Info FAQ - San José (SJO) to Zurich (ZRH)

Who flies from San José to Zurich?
The following airlines fly from San José (SJO) to Zurich (ZRH): Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Swiss.
How far is the flight from San José to Zurich?
The flight from San José to Zurich is 9,396KM or 5,838 miles.
How long does the flight from San José to Zurich to take?
The flight from San José to Zurich takes 11 Hours 51 Minutes.

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