Flights from San José Airport (SJO) 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 £590.49

Flight from Juan Santamaría International to Zürich-Kloten are only operated by one airliner – Edelweiss. When travelling from Juan Santamaría International you will cover about 5,838 miles before you reach Zürich-Kloten. This journey will take 11 Hours 51 Minutes.

The cost of ticket prices to Zürich-Kloten Switzerland can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. 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. Flight to Zürich-Kloten will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

On arriving at Zürich-Kloten please note the time difference, the time zone at Zürich-Kloten is 1.0 GMT compared to 6.0 GMT at Juan Santamaría International.

Travellers planning to fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Zürich-Kloten Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Juan Santamaría International Airport.

If you had a rental car at Zürich-Kloten Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Zürich-Kloten Airport and avoid excess fees.

Below are some options if you require transport to Juan Santamaría International Airport:

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

Need a place to stay when you get to Zurich? See a range of hotels near Zürich-Kloten Airport

To see all airliners that offer flights between Juan Santamaría International and Zürich-Kloten please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Edelweiss	0	0	0	0	0	2	0			VIEW FLIGHTS

Edelweiss is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 2 a week with times that vary between and .

To book your flight you can visit Edelweiss on their website www.google.com/search?q=Edelweiss. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

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

Saturday

22:00

Airline	Flight No
Edelweiss	WK37
Edelweiss	WK7037

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A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

Don't forget to book a rental car!

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

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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 £590.49 ($791 €691.76)

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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 £762.19 ($1021 €892.91)

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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 £351.61 ($471 €411.91)

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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 £715.90 ($959 €838.68)

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