Zurich Airport (ZRH) Flights to San José Airport (SJO)
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3 Airliners fly direct from Zürich-Kloten to Juan Santamaría International, Swiss, Lufthansa and Edelweiss Air. The distance covered when flying from Zürich-Kloten to Juan Santamaría International Costa Rica is 9,396 Km (5,838 Miles) with the travel time being around 11 Hours 51 Minutes. ZRH is the Airport code for Zürich-Kloten and SJO is for Juan Santamaría International Costa Rica.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly (if there is a choice) and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to Juan Santamaría International Costa Rica perhaps midweek or late evening. It is always advisable to book as early as possible. With most airliners prices will go up the closer you get to the departure date.
Please note that the time difference at Juan Santamaría International is 6.0 GMT. So remember to change your watch before arriving at Juan Santamaría International.
Travellers planning to fly from Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH).
If you are renting a car at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH):
- Private Transfers to Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH)
- Buses to Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH)
- Taxis to Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH)
- Train Services to/near Zürich-Kloten Airport (ZRH)
Ensure your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
- Private transfers at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
- Buses from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
- Taxis from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
- Train services at or near Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Need a place to stay when you get to San José? See a range of hotels near Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Zürich-Kloten (ZRH) to Juan Santamaría International (SJO) and the number of flights they operate each day.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Swiss | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 09:05 | 13:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Lufthansa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 09:05 | 13:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Edelweiss Air | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 09:05 | 13:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The most direct flights offered from Zürich-Kloten to Juan Santamaría International Costa Rica are by Swiss with around 3 flights a week. These operate from 09:05 with the latest flight being at 13:45. The most popular flight no is LX8036.
Please visit swiss.com for more information regarding booking a flight with Swiss.
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 | ||||||||
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| Monday | 13:10
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| Wednesday | 13:45
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| Friday | 09:05
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You may also have a choice of an alternative airport when it comes to flying from Zürich-Kloten and arriving at Juan Santamaría International. You can find details of this below.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascona to San José Juan Santamaría | 0 | 9,434 km (5,862 miles) | 11 Hours 54 Minutes |
| Frankfurt to San José Juan Santamaría | 0 | 9,354 km (5,812 miles) | 11 Hours 48 Minutes |
Before departing Zürich-Kloten please check that you are holding a valid passport.
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