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$402+ Cheap flights from Switzerland to California

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 11/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — LAX
Jul 19 — Jul 261
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Cheapest flights from Switzerland to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Switzerland to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Fri 7/107:15 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop18h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 7/247:15 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop27h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$649
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Fri 8/77:15 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop18h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 8/291:05 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop13h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/57:15 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop18h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 8/247:35 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop29h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$652
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sun 9/66:10 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 10m
American Airlines
Thu 9/171:27 pm
SFO
-
GVA
2 stops17h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/16$655
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1612:40 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 07m
Air Canada
Fri 10/3012:00 pm
SFO
-
GVA
2 stops16h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/18$657
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1612:40 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 07m
Air Canada
Sat 10/3112:00 pm
SFO
-
GVA
2 stops16h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/18$658
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 7/27:30 am
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops20h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 7/86:05 am
SFO
-
GVA
2 stops16h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$659
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/176:10 am
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops18h 11m
Air Canada
Sun 9/2011:10 am
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop13h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/16$660
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/28:30 am
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops21h 21m
Air Canada
Sun 9/611:10 am
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop13h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/16$664
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Fri 10/167:00 am
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops19h 37m
American Airlines
Fri 10/309:40 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop16h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$666
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Sun 11/156:35 am
BSL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
British Airways
Tue 12/155:25 pm
SFO
-
BSL
1 stop19h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 6/19$685
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 9/36:10 am
BSL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 40m
British Airways
Thu 9/174:35 pm
SFO
-
BSL
1 stop16h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 6/16$686

Find flight deals from Switzerland to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Switzerland to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 19, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$649
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$402

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$994

Good round-trip deal

$866 or less

Good one-way deal

$838 or less
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From Switzerland to California
One-way flight from Switzerland to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Switzerland to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Switzerland to California.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Switzerland to California 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 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Switzerland to California that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 8/7

7:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

2:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop34h 45m

$651

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 11/5

12:35 pm-12:43 am

2 stops21h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 11/14

8:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$660

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 11/15

12:35 pm-12:43 am

2 stops21h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 11/27

5:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$664

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 10/15

11:30 am-10:19 pm

2 stops19h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 10/24

4:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$668

ZurichBurbank

ZRH - BUR

ZRHBUR

Zurich

Thu 9/3

8:15 am-7:19 pm

2 stops20h 04m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 9/6

4:10 pm-6:10 am

2 stops29h 00m

$693

ZurichOntario

ZRH - ONT

ZRHONT

Zurich

Fri 9/18

1:05 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop18h 54m

Ontario

Tue 9/22

9:01 am-11:45 am

2 stops17h 44m

$695

ZurichBurbank

ZRH - BUR

ZRHBUR

Zurich

Fri 8/28

9:25 am-9:59 pm

2 stops21h 34m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 9/1

9:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops16h 50m

$698

ZurichOntario

ZRH - ONT

ZRHONT

Zurich

Fri 8/7

9:25 am-10:51 pm

2 stops22h 26m

Ontario

Tue 8/25

5:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops18h 15m

$698

ZurichOntario

ZRH - ONT

ZRHONT

Zurich

Fri 8/7

8:15 am-10:51 pm

2 stops23h 36m

Ontario

Sat 8/22

11:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop14h 20m

$698

ZurichOntario

ZRH - ONT

ZRHONT

Zurich

Sat 8/8

9:25 am-10:51 pm

2 stops22h 26m

Ontario

Thu 8/20

1:56 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 54m

$698

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Best time to book a flight from Switzerland to California

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to California (average of $685). Flying from Switzerland to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,831). 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 CH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Switzerland to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 19, 2026.

When flying from Switzerland to California, 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 Switzerland to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Switzerland to California. 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 19, 2026.

The most flights from CH0 to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Switzerland to California?

The best time to book flights from Switzerland to California is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated June 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Switzerland to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Switzerland to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Switzerland to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Switzerland to California?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada can get you from Switzerland to California in just under 17h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 03m. The distance between Switzerland and California is about 5818 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $336 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Condor. You may also be able to find cheap deals on LEVEL and British Airways, with prices starting from $338 and $340, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Switzerland to California 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 Switzerland to California?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to California (average of $685). Flying from Switzerland to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,831). 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 5 airlines flying from Switzerland to California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Switzerland to California. 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 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$496Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$502Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$512Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$523Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$543Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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