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Flights from San Jose to Zurich

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Los Angeles, about 13h 44m door to door (63 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 13h 44m
SJCZRHORD

San Jose to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey13h 44mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Zurich

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SJC Las Vegas (LAS) ZRH
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Sat15:30 SJC16:44 LAS2h 31m connection19:15 LAS14:14 ZRHSouthwest Airlines + Edelweiss Air
12 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 44m
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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) ZRH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS
Mon17:00 SJC18:07 LAX2h 23m connection20:30 LAX16:02 ZRHSouthwest Airlines + SWISS
43 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 02m
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SJC Chicago (ORD) ZRH
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Sun07:15 SJC13:16 ORD6h 14m connection19:30 ORD10:22 ZRHUnited Airlines + SWISS
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 07m
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4
SJC Atlanta (ATL) ZRH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 10m
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SJC Dallas (DFW) ZRH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 54m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,389 km5,831 miles
Journey time
13h 44mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hZurich vs San Jose
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
SJC → ZRH

Flights from San Jose to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,389 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD) and Atlanta (ATL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Jose and Zurich?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Zurich?
Zurich is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.

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