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$417+ Cheap flights from California to Basel (EAP)

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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EAP
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Basel

Cheapest flights from California to Basel
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Basel. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/912:45 pm
SAN
-
BSL
2 stops16h 30m
Lufthansa
Fri 11/209:50 am
BSL
-
SAN
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$659
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/37:40 pm
SAN
-
BSL
1 stop13h 45m
British Airways
Wed 10/1411:50 am
BSL
-
SAN
1 stop15h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 1/27$675
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/154:45 pm
SAN
-
BSL
2 stops20h 35m
British Airways
Tue 2/247:00 am
BSL
-
SAN
1 stop18h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 1/29$676
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/14:40 pm
SFO
-
BSL
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/62:25 pm
BSL
-
SFO
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$682
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/312:45 pm
SAN
-
BSL
2 stops16h 20m
Lufthansa
Wed 10/149:50 am
BSL
-
SAN
1 stop14h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$711
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/114:35 pm
LAX
-
BSL
1 stop32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/177:00 am
BSL
-
LAX
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$752
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/35:15 pm
SAN
-
BSL
2 stops16h 05m
Lufthansa
Wed 8/129:50 am
BSL
-
SAN
1 stop14h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$770
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/285:15 pm
SAN
-
BSL
2 stops15h 55m
Lufthansa
Tue 8/119:50 am
BSL
-
SAN
1 stop14h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$771
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/287:40 pm
SAN
-
BSL
1 stop14h 15m
British Airways
Tue 8/1111:55 am
BSL
-
SAN
1 stop14h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 1/28$777
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/285:55 pm
SAN
-
BSL
2 stops16h 45m
Lufthansa
Sun 3/89:50 am
BSL
-
SAN
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$790
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/305:35 pm
SAN
-
BSL
1 stop13h 30m
Lufthansa
Fri 2/69:50 am
BSL
-
SAN
1 stop14h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/29$804
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 2/266:50 pm
SFO
-
BSL
1 stop30h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/510:55 am
BSL
-
SFO
1 stop38h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/29$806

Find flight deals from California to Basel

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Basel flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$676
(oojo)

One-way from

$417
(British Airways)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,893
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 39% potential increase in price ($785 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 25% potential price decrease ($245 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Basel 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Basel that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Basel

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoBasel

SAN - BSL

SANBSL

San Diego

Sun 2/15

4:45 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$676

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

4:40 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 3/6

2:25 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$682

San DiegoBasel

SAN - BSL

SANBSL

San Diego

Sat 2/28

5:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 3/8

9:50 am-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$790

San DiegoBasel

SAN - BSL

SANBSL

San Diego

Thu 2/19

12:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 3/5

9:50 am-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$820

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

8:30 am-3:45 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 3/5

2:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$826

San DiegoBasel

SAN - BSL

SANBSL

San Diego

Mon 2/16

5:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 2/27

9:50 am-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$826

San DiegoBasel

SAN - BSL

SANBSL

San Diego

Wed 2/18

5:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 3/4

9:50 am-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$826

San DiegoBasel

SAN - BSL

SANBSL

San Diego

Tue 3/3

12:55 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 3/12

9:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$838

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

1:10 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 3/4

6:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$845

Las VegasBasel

LAS - BSL

LASBSL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/13

7:57 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 43m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 3/20

2:20 pm-12:58 am

2 stops18h 38m

$850

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Basel

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Basel?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Basel (average of $499). Flying from California to Basel in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,095). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Basel. 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 into for flights to Basel from California?

    Located just 0.2 mi from the city center, Basel All airports (EAP) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Basel from California.

  • How long is the flight from California to Basel?

    Departing from California to Basel will take you 16h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5913 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Basel?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Basel EuroAirport Swiss, Los Angeles - Basel EuroAirport Swiss or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Basel EuroAirport Swiss when deciding on the best route from California to Basel.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Basel that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Basel flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Basel?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Basel?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Basel?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Basel (average of $499). Flying from California to Basel in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,095). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Basel

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Basel. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$506Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$552Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$999Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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