Lucerne

$629+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lucerne, Switzerland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZRH
Jul 9 — Jul 161
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lucerne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lucerne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/234:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/212:55 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
2 stops34h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/6$759
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/268:30 am
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops27h 15m
Condor
Wed 10/711:20 am
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop36h 10m
Condor
Deal found 6/7$760
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/24:30 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/188:00 am
ZRH
-
SFO
2 stops20h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$761
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/410:40 am
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/198:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/8$762
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/111:44 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops22h 01m
Condor
Fri 10/238:00 am
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Condor
Deal found 6/5$764
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/134:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop31h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/248:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/4$766
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/154:30 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 15m
Condor
Tue 6/234:45 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop30h 45m
Condor
Deal found 6/4$767
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/104:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop31h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/288:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
2 stops32h 53m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/8$768
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/164:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops34h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/246:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
2 stops30h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/4$770
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/184:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops34h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/28:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/8$772
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/24:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/222:55 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/6$773
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2011:50 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops27h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/106:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
2 stops29h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/8$774

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Lucerne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Lucerne flight deals. Data was last updated June 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$759
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$629
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,206
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Zurich flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Zurich flights.
From San Francisco to Lucerne
One-way flight from San Francisco to Lucerne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Lucerne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lucerne that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

4:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Zurich

Sat 10/31

8:25 pm-1:50 am

2 stops37h 25m

$856

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

8:30 am-8:50 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Zurich

Tue 7/28

8:00 am-7:41 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$1,043

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 10/13

4:45 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Zurich

Tue 10/20

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,166

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

2:25 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop10h 55m

Zurich

Mon 9/28

3:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$1,189

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 7/19

7:25 am-8:45 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Zurich

Sun 7/26

8:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,190
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

7:35 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

Zurich

Tue 8/18

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,191

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

4:45 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Zurich

Wed 8/12

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,196

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

4:45 pm-9:10 am

2 stops31h 25m

Zurich

Thu 8/13

1:40 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,204

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

11:30 pm-7:45 am

1 stop23h 15m

Zurich

Thu 8/13

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,204

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 7/2

7:25 am-8:40 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Zurich

Sat 8/8

8:00 am-4:40 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$1,230

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Lucerne

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LU9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Lucerne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 9, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Lucerne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Lucerne

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Lucerne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 9, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to LU9 are scheduled on a Friday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lucerne?

Reviews of airlines servicing Lucerne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lucerne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lucerne. Reviews last updated June 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS,Turkish Airlines, andScandinavian Airlines from San Francisco to Lucerne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Lucerne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Lucerne?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Lucerne. 10 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Lucerne on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Lucerne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Lucerne per day.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Lucerne flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lucerne?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Lucerne in about 14h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 35m. There are 5822 mi between San Francisco and Lucerne. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Lucerne one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Lucerne are Turkish Airlines ($159), Scandinavian Airlines ($336), and Iberia ($374).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Lucerne?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne consider choosing United Airlines (86%), SWISS (86%) or Air Canada (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lucerne?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $382. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Zurich) can be booked for $629 on average, our data indicates $5,310 when flying from San Francisco to Lucerne.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Lucerne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Lucerne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Lucerne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Lucerne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Lucerne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Lucerne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Lucerne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Lucerne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$485Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$525Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
CondorCheapest$568Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$609Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$627Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$650Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$682Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$730Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$804Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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