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$206+ 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — EAP
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Thu 8/7
Thu 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Basel

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Basel flight deals. Data was last updated August 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$573
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$206
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$579
From California to Basel (EAP)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($353 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 August 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/74:30 pmLAX - BSL
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/2310:05 amBSL - LAX
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$573
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2911:56 amSMF - BSL
2 stops18h 59mBritish Airways
Mon 11/34:00 pmBSL - SMF
2 stops33h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1$614
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:35 pmLAX - BSL
1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/97:00 amBSL - LAX
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$649
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/309:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop13h 00mLufthansa
Tue 12/166:55 amBSL - SFO
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 8/1$652
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/79:55 pmLAX - BSL
2 stops27h 55mAir Canada
Tue 9/238:30 amBSL - LAX
2 stops21h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 7/31$659
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3012:50 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops21h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/109:45 amBSL - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$666
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/195:30 pmLAX - BSL
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Mon 12/18:15 pmBSL - LAX
1 stop28h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 8/2$672
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/194:15 pmLAX - BSL
2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/11:05 pmBSL - LAX
1 stop35h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/2$677
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/198:40 amLAX - BSL
2 stops39h 50mAustrian Airlines
Mon 12/18:25 pmBSL - LAX
2 stops32h 02mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 8/2$679
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/248:35 amSFO - BSL
2 stops26h 10mAustrian Airlines
Mon 12/18:25 pmBSL - SFO
2 stops34h 09mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 8/1$681
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/305:25 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/149:45 amBSL - SFO
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$716
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/168:00 amSJC - BSL
2 stops17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:45 amBSL - SJC
2 stops23h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/2$723

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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 August 2, 2025.
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

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

4:30 pm-8:05 am

2 stops30h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/23

10:05 am-2:10 pm

1 stop37h 05m

$573

SacramentoBasel

SMF - BSL

SMFBSL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/29

11:56 am-2:55 pm

2 stops18h 59m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 11/3

4:00 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops33h 42m

$614

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Tue 12/2

5:35 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 12/9

7:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$649

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Mon 1/5

3:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 1/14

11:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$651

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

9:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 12/16

6:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$652

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

9:55 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 55m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/23

8:30 am-9:28 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$659

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

5:25 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 12/17

9:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$666

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

5:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 12/1

8:15 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$672

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Mon 1/5

11:15 am-4:00 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 1/16

9:45 am-9:30 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$675

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

8:40 am-9:30 am

2 stops39h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 12/1

8:25 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops32h 02m

$679

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Basel

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Basel (average of $545). Flying from California to Basel in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to EAP?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Basel. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 2, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Basel

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Basel. 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 Basel. Reviews last updated August 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Basel, such as Delta, KLM, and Austrian Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,384 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,904 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Basel one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $357 on Iberia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Vueling from $414 and British Airways from $414 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Basel EuroAirport Swiss, San Francisco - Basel EuroAirport Swiss or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Basel (average of $545). Flying from California to Basel in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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 August 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$481Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$552Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$584Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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