Zurich (ZRH) to San Jose (SJO) flights

An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to San Jose (SJO) starts at 42,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Edelweiss Air, plus taxes and fees from $64.70. One airline flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to San Jose (SJO): Edelweiss Air. The two airports are 5,838 miles (9,396 km) apart. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Paris, London and Frankfurt and more.
How many miles ZRH to SJO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Edelweiss Air | 42,500 | $64.70–73 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ZRH to SJO
- Edelweiss AirNot in an alliance

ZRH to SJO with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way



- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way



- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way

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- Via Miami (MIA)SWISS, then American Airlines and AVIANCA



- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way



- Via Madrid (MAD)Iberia the whole way



E9 - Via Tampa (TPA)Edelweiss Air, then Breeze Airways


- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines and SWISS, then JetBlue Airways



- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Cancun (CUN)Edelweiss Air, then Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris
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- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Montreal (YUL)SWISS, then Air Canada and Air Transat



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way





- Via Bogota (BOG)Edelweiss Air, then AVIANCA


ZRH to SJO: common questions
How many miles does ZRH to SJO cost?
In economy it starts at 42,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Edelweiss Air, plus taxes and fees from $64.70. These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to SJO?
Edelweiss Air flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to San Jose (SJO).
How far is Zurich from San Jose by plane?
Zurich (ZRH) and San Jose (SJO) are 5,838 miles (9,396 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Where can I connect between Zurich and San Jose?
The most direct connections are through Paris (CDG), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA), Miami (MIA) and Amsterdam (AMS). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air France through Paris.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.