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$327+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BSL
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 (BSL). 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$599
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$327
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$852
From San Francisco to Basel EuroAirport Swiss
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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 August 14, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 12/55:30 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop19h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 12/97:00 amBSL - SFO
1 stop20h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$651
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/308:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 12/146:35 amBSL - SFO
1 stop17h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$656
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 9/71:45 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops36h 05mAir Canada
Tue 9/238:30 amBSL - SFO
2 stops23h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$657
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3011:14 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops30h 21mBritish Airways
Sat 12/136:00 pmBSL - SFO
1 stop30h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$660
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/79:05 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/2311:25 amBSL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$666
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 9/71:45 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/236:05 amBSL - SFO
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$667
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 9/99:05 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1611:25 amBSL - SFO
1 stop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$682
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:30 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop19h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 12/237:00 amBSL - SFO
1 stop17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/13$686
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1510:38 amSFO - BSL
2 stops18h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/237:00 amBSL - SFO
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$691
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 11/129:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop13h 00mLufthansa
Sun 11/166:45 amBSL - SFO
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 8/11$702
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/84:37 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops21h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:45 amBSL - SFO
2 stops20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$703

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Basel EuroAirport Swiss that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Basel

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

1:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops36h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/23

8:30 am-11:09 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$657

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

9:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/23

11:25 am-7:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$666

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

1:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops36h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/23

6:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$667

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

9:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/16

11:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$682

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

9:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 11/16

6:45 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$702

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

4:37 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops21h 13m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/23

6:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$703

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

7:05 am-7:45 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/16

10:20 am-8:53 pm

2 stops43h 33m

$710

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

12:50 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 11/16

1:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$717

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

3:59 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops21h 51m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 9/11

12:15 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$744

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

12:30 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 9/11

10:10 am-6:15 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$757

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

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 August 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Basel EuroAirport Swiss is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

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 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS and Lufthansa from San Francisco to Basel EuroAirport Swiss by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,317 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

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 EuroAirport Swiss round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Basel EuroAirport Swiss round-trip from $584. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Lufthansa. SWISS is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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.

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    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 EuroAirport Swiss?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Basel EuroAirport Swiss (average of $545). Flying from San Francisco to Basel EuroAirport Swiss 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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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 August 14, 2025.
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SWISSCheapest$584Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$981Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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