HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
California

$317+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) 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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — LAX
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Zurich to California with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to California

Cheapest flights from Zurich to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/1711:45 am
ZRH
-
SNA
2 stops29h 43m
American Airlines
Fri 4/244:43 pm
SNA
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/66:05 am
ZRH
-
ONT
2 stops25h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 3/92:39 pm
ONT
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 3/510:15 am
ZRH
-
SNA
2 stops20h 41m
American Airlines
Sun 3/89:23 am
SNA
-
ZRH
2 stops22h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$533
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 2/266:00 am
ZRH
-
ONT
2 stops25h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 3/810:56 am
ONT
-
ZRH
2 stops20h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$539
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/217:30 am
ZRH
-
ONT
2 stops35h 39m
American Airlines
Sun 4/2611:59 pm
ONT
-
ZRH
2 stops32h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$550
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 4/1811:45 am
ZRH
-
SNA
2 stops29h 43m
American Airlines
Fri 4/247:20 pm
SNA
-
ZRH
2 stops27h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$555
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 5/117:15 am
ZRH
-
ONT
2 stops18h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 5/246:00 am
ONT
-
ZRH
1 stop16h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$555
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/209:45 pm
ZRH
-
ONT
2 stops27h 37m
British Airways
Sat 4/2511:59 pm
ONT
-
ZRH
2 stops35h 51m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$556
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/77:05 pm
ZRH
-
LAX
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/195:40 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$567
This Bravofly 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1710:15 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/288:55 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$569
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2710:50 am
ZRH
-
LAX
2 stops21h 14m
Finnair
Wed 6/106:50 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 30m
Finnair
Deal found 1/26$570
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/307:15 am
ZRH
-
LAX
2 stops22h 57m
British Airways
Thu 4/99:05 am
LAX
-
ZRH
2 stops20h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 1/27$571

Find flight deals from Zurich to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Zurich to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$532
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$317
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$840

Good round-trip deal

$747 or less

Good one-way deal

$743 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Zurich-Los Angeles flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Zurich-Los Angeles flights.
Search Deals
From Zurich to California
Search Deals
One-way flight from Zurich to California
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Zurich to California.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zurich to California.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Zurich

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichSanta Ana

ZRH - SNA

ZRHSNA

Zurich

Sun 4/19

7:40 am-6:29 pm

2 stops19h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/25

4:43 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops20h 57m

$532

ZurichSanta Ana

ZRH - SNA

ZRHSNA

Zurich

Thu 3/5

10:15 am-8:23 pm

2 stops19h 08m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/8

8:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$532

ZurichOntario

ZRH - ONT

ZRHONT

Zurich

Wed 4/22

7:15 am-4:22 pm

2 stops18h 07m

Ontario

Sun 4/26

11:59 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops32h 51m

$532

ZurichOntario

ZRH - ONT

ZRHONT

Zurich

Fri 3/6

6:05 am-10:29 pm

2 stops25h 24m

Ontario

Mon 3/9

2:39 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$532

ZurichSanta Ana

ZRH - SNA

ZRHSNA

Zurich

Tue 4/21

11:45 am-8:28 am

2 stops29h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/25

7:20 pm-7:45 am

2 stops27h 25m

$555

ZurichOntario

ZRH - ONT

ZRHONT

Zurich

Mon 5/11

7:15 am-4:22 pm

2 stops18h 07m

Ontario

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-7:35 am

1 stop16h 35m

$555

ZurichOntario

ZRH - ONT

ZRHONT

Zurich

Mon 4/20

8:30 pm-4:22 pm

2 stops28h 52m

Ontario

Sun 4/26

11:59 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops32h 51m

$556

ZurichOntario

ZRH - ONT

ZRHONT

Zurich

Wed 4/22

7:15 am-6:24 pm

2 stops20h 09m

Ontario

Sat 4/25

11:59 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops37h 26m

$556

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Fri 6/12

7:10 am-6:25 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/25

8:55 pm-9:45 am

2 stops27h 50m

$582

ZurichOntario

ZRH - ONT

ZRHONT

Zurich

Fri 4/17

7:10 am-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Ontario

Sat 4/25

2:08 pm-9:35 am

2 stops34h 27m

$582

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/25

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Zurich to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to California (average of $490). Flying from Zurich to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $637). 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 ZRH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich 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 January 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich 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 January 27, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to California?

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 January 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to California, such as SWISS, United Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,863 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,863 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,863 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,863 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,672 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,863 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,863 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,704 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,863 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight from Zurich to California. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

  • How popular is this Zurich to California flight route?

    Flights from Zurich to California have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to California?

    Departing from Zurich to California will take you 13h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5921 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $301 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $330 and Condor from $336 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Zurich to California is Zurich - Los Angeles. You may also consider Zurich - San Francisco or Zurich - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zurich to California? While on average our users pay $1,675, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $674. The most popular route (Zurich - Los Angeles), is priced around $450.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to California (average of $490). Flying from Zurich to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $637). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Zurich to California

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Zurich to Newark flights
Geneva to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Zurich to Miami flights
Geneva to Newark flights
Zurich to LaGuardia flights
Geneva to LaGuardia flights
Zurich to Los Angeles flights
Zurich to San Francisco flights
Basel to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Zurich to O'Hare Intl flights
Basel to Miami flights
Geneva to Miami flights
Zurich to Dulles Intl flights
Geneva to Los Angeles flights
Zurich to Las Vegas flights
Basel to Newark flights
Zurich to Fort Lauderdale flights
Geneva to Fort Lauderdale flights
Zurich to Boston flights
Geneva to Dulles Intl flights
Geneva to West Palm Beach flights
Basel to Los Angeles flights
Zurich to Seattle flights
Geneva to Boston flights
Zurich to Tampa flights
Basel to LaGuardia flights
Zurich to Philadelphia flights
Geneva to Baltimore flights
Zurich to Honolulu flights
Geneva to Reagan-National flights
Zurich to Baltimore flights
Geneva to O'Hare Intl flights
Zurich to Reagan-National flights
Geneva to San Francisco flights
Zurich to West Palm Beach flights
Geneva to Las Vegas flights
Zurich to Atlanta flights
Zurich to Denver flights
Geneva to Midway flights
Zurich to San Diego flights
Zurich to Ontario flights
Basel to Las Vegas flights
Basel to San Francisco flights
Geneva to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Basel to Fort Lauderdale flights
Zurich to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Zurich to Orlando flights

Top 7 airlines flying from Zurich to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Zurich 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$491Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$499Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$505Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$535Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$536Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
CondorCheapest$550Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$572Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.