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$378+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EAP
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Basel

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Basel (EAP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$652
(British Airways)

One-way from

$391
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,158
From San Francisco to Basel (EAP)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Basel
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Basel. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/207:20 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 11/34:00 pmBSL - SFO
1 stop32h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$652
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/81:45 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops36h 05mAir Canada
Wed 9/248:25 amBSL - SFO
2 stops23h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$657
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/89:05 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Wed 9/246:05 amBSL - SFO
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 7/30$661
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/89:05 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/248:25 amBSL - SFO
2 stops23h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$673
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1811:33 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops27h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/31:05 pmBSL - SFO
1 stop34h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$678

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Basel that are best for you.

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San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

7:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 11/3

4:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$652

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

1:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops36h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 9/24

8:25 am-11:09 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$657

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

9:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 9/24

6:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$661

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

9:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 9/24

8:25 am-11:09 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$673

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

11:33 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 52m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 11/3

1:05 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$678

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

11:20 am-11:05 am

2 stops38h 45m

$378

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

8:10 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$414

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

11:33 pm-9:10 am

2 stops24h 37m

$516

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

9:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$575

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

7:10 am-10:55 am

2 stops18h 45m

$590

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 July 31, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Basel at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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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 July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco to Basel have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,851 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Vueling
7.1
Good
1,176 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Basel. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Basel round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Basel, with prices starting at $652. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $657 and $661, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $414 on Vueling. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $494 and American Airlines from $497 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Basel?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Basel (average of $545). Flying from San Francisco 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Basel

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$584Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$981Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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