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Flights from Zurich to San Jose
There are no direct flights from Zurich to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Los Angeles, about 14h 43m door to door (38 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 43m
Zurich to San Jose at a glance
Fastest journey14h 43mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from Zurich to San Jose
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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ZRH Las Vegas (LAS) SJC
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon14:15 ZRH16:37 LAS2h 08m connection18:45 LAS19:58 SJCEdelweiss Air + Southwest Airlines
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ZRH Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sun13:45 ZRH16:40 LAX2h 05m connection18:45 LAX19:42 SJCSWISS + SkyWest
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ZRH Chicago (ORD) SJC
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Fri14:15 ZRH16:49 ORD3h 11m connection20:00 ORD22:17 SJCSWISS + United Airlines
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ZRH Atlanta (ATL) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue10:30 ZRH14:40 ATL5h 20m connection20:00 ATL21:37 SJCDelta Air Lines
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
- 14h 43mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -9hSan Jose vs Zurich
- Currency in San Jose
- USD
- Airports
- ZRH → SJC
Flights from Zurich to San Jose: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Zurich to San Jose?
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 Zurich to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,389 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and San Jose?
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 Zurich and San Jose?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Zurich and San Jose?
San Jose is 9 hours behind Zurich.
