Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San José to Zürich?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Zürich takes around 11 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San José and Zürich?

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The flight distance between San José and Zürich is 9406 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Zürich?

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Several carriers operate flights between San José and Zürich. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Swiss International Air Lines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Pristina, Barcelona, Warsaw, Madrid, Tel Aviv, Bucharest, Dublin, Lisbon, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol, Istanbul, Belgrade, Athens, Berlin, Podgorica, Vilnius, Bangkok.

Question 6

Which airports are there in San José?

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San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 8

What airports are near Zürich?

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The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Linate, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Innsbruck.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between San José and Zürich?

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Currently, you can fly between San José and Zürich with Avianca, Swiss International Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, TAP Portugal.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between San José and Zürich?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Zürich, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between San José and Zürich?

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Traveling between San José and Zürich, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near San José?

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There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero

Question 13

How many airports are there near Zürich?

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There are a number of airports in and around Zürich. The main one is Zürich Airport and other nearby airports include Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Linate, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Innsbruck.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Zürich depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Zürich arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zürich, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between San José and Zürich depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between San José and Zürich arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zürich, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£299
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£850
Cheapest round-trip	£612
Average round-trip	£770
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
S-Bahn (S2/S16) to Zürich HB	10-13 min	CHF 6-CHF 7 (single ticket zone 110)	every 7–15 min	fastest to main station
Tram 10 to city center	30-40 min	CHF 6-CHF 7 (single ticket zone 110)	every 7–15 min	scenic route with stops
Airport Bus (various lines)	25-45 min	CHF 6-CHF 7 (single ticket zone 110)	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	specific neighborhoods
Taxi	15-35 min	CHF 50-CHF 70 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber)	15-35 min	CHF 40-CHF 65 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private transfer	15-30 min	CHF 80-CHF 150 (pre-booked; fixed price)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and business travelers
Rental car	15-35 min	CHF 50-CHF 120 (per day; varies by vehicle class)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Airline	Mon 02.02	Tue 03.02	Wed 04.02	Thu 05.02	Fri 06.02	Sat 07.02	Sun 08.02
Swiss International Air Lines	---	---	---	---	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 1 total	Daily flights: 0.14 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 09.02	Tue 10.02	Wed 11.02	Thu 12.02	Fri 13.02	Sat 14.02	Sun 15.02
Swiss International Air Lines	---	---	---	---	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 1 total	Daily flights: 0.14 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 16.02	Tue 17.02	Wed 18.02	Thu 19.02	Fri 20.02	Sat 21.02	Sun 22.02
Swiss International Air Lines	---	---	---	---	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 1 total	Daily flights: 0.14 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
Swiss International Air Lines	SWR	LX	No
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No
TAP Portugal	TAP	TP	No

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January	3°C	-2°C
February	6°C	-1°C
March	10°C	1°C
April	15°C	4°C
May	18°C	7°C
June	23°C	12°C
July	24°C	13°C
August	24°C	13°C
September	20°C	10°C
October	15°C	6°C
November	9°C	2°C
December	4°C	-1°C