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$305+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lausanne, Switzerland

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — GVA
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lausanne

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lausanne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lausanne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 18, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/164:40 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/208:10 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/18$541
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/54:40 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/138:10 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$562
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:45 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop32h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/298:05 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$574
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/44:40 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop32h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/138:10 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$578
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/24:40 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/98:10 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$585
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/265:40 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/28:10 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$587
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:45 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop32h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 5/68:05 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/14$600
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/34:40 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/1511:00 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop36h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$601
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:45 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop34h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/610:30 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13$603
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/134:45 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop32h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/228:05 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/16$604

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Lausanne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Lausanne flight deals. Data was last updated March 18, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$574
(oojo)

One-way from

$305
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$907
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Lausanne 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lausanne that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

8:10 am-7:40 am

1 stop14h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 5/6

6:10 am-6:32 pm

2 stops21h 22m

$725

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

1:10 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 5/6

7:15 am-6:16 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$741

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

6:30 am-9:55 am

2 stops18h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 5/10

6:10 am-3:22 pm

2 stops18h 12m

$775

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

4:35 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 5/8

12:40 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$813
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

11:55 am-2:10 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 3/31

7:15 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 30m

$822

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

3:05 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 4/10

7:20 am-8:00 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$874

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

11:55 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 5/20

8:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$888

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

4:35 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 6/2

6:05 am-5:05 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$911

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

12:45 am-7:30 am

2 stops21h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 4/17

9:20 am-10:49 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$923

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Fri 4/3

6:00 am-7:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 4/18

12:40 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop17h 42m

$942

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Deals found on 3/13

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lausanne. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Lausanne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne (average of $331). Flying from San Francisco to Lausanne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $747). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lausanne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lausanne. 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 Lausanne. Reviews last updated March 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS,United Airlines, andScandinavian Airlines from San Francisco to Lausanne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,901 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,901 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,901 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,901 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,719 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,901 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,858 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,901 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,802 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,901 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Lausanne?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Lausanne from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lausanne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Lausanne from 11 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Lausanne can take about 14h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $725. The distance between San Francisco and Lausanne is about 5818 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $239 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air France. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and United Airlines, with prices starting from $257 and $263, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne (average of $331). Flying from San Francisco to Lausanne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $747). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Lausanne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Lausanne. 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$331Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$425Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$472Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$516Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$552Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$564Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$576Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$604Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$607Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$699Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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