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$354+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Basel (EAP)

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SFO — EAP
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$572
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$382
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$790
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 September 15, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/298:25 amSFO - BSL
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/52:20 pmBSL - SFO
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$572
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/308:25 amSFO - BSL
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/69:45 amBSL - SFO
2 stops20h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$654
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/224:05 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/77:00 amBSL - SFO
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$708
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/297:50 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/56:05 pmBSL - SFO
1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$813
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Thu 10/302:10 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/66:05 pmBSL - SFO
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$845
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/226:45 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop38h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/76:55 pmBSL - SFO
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$849
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Tue 11/49:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop13h 00mLufthansa
Tue 11/1810:35 amBSL - SFO
2 stops19h 48mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$875

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Basel that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Basel

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

6:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop37h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/2

10:55 am-11:05 am

1 stop33h 10m

$845

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

7:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop37h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 3/17

10:55 am-5:45 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$879

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 3/17

10:55 am-5:45 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$879

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop30h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 3/12

10:55 am-5:45 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$879

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

9:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/16

10:55 am-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$891

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/16

6:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$891

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

5:30 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/16

10:55 am-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$891

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

8:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 3/13

7:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$891

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

8:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 3/14

11:10 am-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$891

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

5:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 12/14

6:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$891

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

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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 September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Lufthansa and British Airways 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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

SFO - FRA

Convenient flight to my destination. Good entertainment options on board. I was seated close to some people who had noisy children which made sleeping a bit challenging.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

SFO - FRA

Convenient flight to my destination. Good entertainment options on board. I was seated close to some people who had noisy children which made sleeping a bit challenging.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

SFO - FRA

Convenient flight to my destination. Good entertainment options on board. I was seated close to some people who had noisy children which made sleeping a bit challenging.

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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Basel in 16h 40m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5786 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Basel, with prices starting at $891. Another option worth looking into is SWISS, starting at $962 round trip. Users have found that Lufthansa is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$891Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$962Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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