Which airports can I use when flying from Zurich to San Jose?

Flights from Zurich to San Jose usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

Which airports do connecting flights from Zurich to San Jose pass through?

Most connecting flights from Zurich to San Jose pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Zurich to San Jose?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Zurich to San Jose. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $980 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,059, a difference of $79. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Jose?

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Zurich to San Jose?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

What is the time difference between Zurich and San Jose?

San Jose is 9 hours behind Zurich (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Fox • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz

How much is a round-trip flight from Zurich to San Jose?

Round-trip flights from Zurich to San Jose typically range from $895 to $980. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $735, on Scandinavian Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Zurich to San Jose?

Scandinavian Airlines ($735) and United Airlines ($753) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Zurich to San Jose according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Zurich to San Jose?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $855. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Zurich to San Jose which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Zurich to San Jose layovers at 11h 55m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Zurich to San Jose

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

10:25 am - 7:49 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

18h 24m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Los Angeles

11:38 am - 7:40 pmSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

23h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

$735Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

7:00 am - 9:03 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

23h 03m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Denver Intl

8:45 am - 8:20 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

38h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

$753United Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

7:00 am - 9:03 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

23h 03m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Denver Intl

8:45 am - 8:20 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

38h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

$755United Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

7:00 am - 9:03 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

23h 03m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Denver Intl

8:45 am - 8:20 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

38h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

$757United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 24

1:05 pm - 12:02 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

31h 57m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 7:40 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

16h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$759United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Nov 24

9:40 am - 10:59 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

22h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:00 pm - 4:45 pmSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

18h 45m2 stops Denver Intl London Heathrow

$761United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

9:40 am - 10:59 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

22h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:45 am - 12:15 pmSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

18h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Frankfurt am Main

$771United Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 27

10:15 am - 10:46 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

21h 31m2 stops Philadelphia Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

11:56 am - 8:15 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

35h 19m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Philadelphia

$780American Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

7:00 am - 9:03 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

23h 03m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Denver Intl

8:45 am - 11:55 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

42h 10m2 stops Denver Intl London Heathrow

$781United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Sat, Nov 28

11:10 am - 11:06 amZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

32h 56m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 9:35 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

42h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

$789British Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Zurich to San Jose

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

9:40 am - 10:59 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

22h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:45 am - 4:45 pmSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

23h 00m2 stops Denver Intl London Heathrow

$761United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

9:40 am - 10:59 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

22h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:45 am - 12:15 pmSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

18h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Frankfurt am Main

$771United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

9:40 am - 10:59 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

22h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 7:55 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

16h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$789United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

9:40 am - 10:59 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

22h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:14 pm - 7:55 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

32h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$792United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 18

9:40 am - 10:59 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

22h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 7:40 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

16h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$795United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

9:40 am - 10:59 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

22h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:45 am - 10:25 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

16h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$800United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

1:20 pm - 3:08 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

34h 48m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Denver Intl

4:10 pm - 10:25 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

33h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$811Air Canada

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

10:25 am - 10:08 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

20h 43m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Los Angeles

4:19 pm - 7:40 pmSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

18h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

$814Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

10:25 am - 7:52 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

18h 27m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Los Angeles

2:57 pm - 9:40 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

33h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

$821Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

10:25 am - 10:02 pmZRH Zurich-SJC San Jose

20h 37m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Los Angeles

11:38 am - 9:40 amSJC San Jose-ZRH Zurich

37h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Kastrup Copenhagen

$826Scandinavian Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Zurich to San Jose? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to San Jose departing in november.

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Do I need a passport to fly from Zurich to San Jose?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?
San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Zurich to San Jose?
Flights from Zurich to San Jose usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).
Which airports do connecting flights from Zurich to San Jose pass through?
Most connecting flights from Zurich to San Jose pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Zurich to San Jose?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Zurich to San Jose. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $980 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,059, a difference of $79.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Zurich and San Jose?
San Jose is 9 hours behind Zurich (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Jose?
Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Monday flights average $980, about $79 less than Tuesday fares (7% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Jose Airport.

• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
• Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
• Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

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