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$357+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — GVA
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Fri 6/19
Fri 6/26
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 May 20, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 8/2111:10 am
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/318:00 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$984
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 7/1511:10 am
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop13h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 8/1312:40 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop18h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$985
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 7/3111:10 am
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/172:55 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$986
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/318:30 am
SFO
-
GVA
2 stops16h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 8/1812:40 pm
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops20h 27m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/18$988
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/155:00 am
SFO
-
GVA
2 stops19h 55m
Air Canada
Tue 9/112:40 pm
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops20h 27m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/19$989
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/151:25 pm
SFO
-
GVA
2 stops58h 25m
Austrian Airlines
Tue 9/227:50 pm
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 5/19$990
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/317:35 pm
SFO
-
GVA
2 stops17h 50m
SWISS
Tue 8/187:50 pm
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops29h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 5/16$991
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/133:05 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop13h 45m
Delta
Tue 8/117:15 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/15$992
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/174:30 pm
SFO
-
GVA
2 stops56h 25m
Air Canada
Thu 8/1312:40 pm
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops20h 27m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/17$993
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 8/17:56 pm
SFO
-
GVA
2 stops28h 59m
United Airlines
Mon 8/1012:40 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$994
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sun 7/511:05 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop23h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 7/149:20 am
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops32h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/16$997

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 May 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$984
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$357
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$979
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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 May 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lausanne that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 7/22

11:10 am-9:55 am

1 stop13h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 8/4

12:40 pm-11:21 am

1 stop31h 41m

$985

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

7:56 pm-9:55 am

2 stops28h 59m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 8/10

12:40 pm-11:21 am

1 stop31h 41m

$994

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

7:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 8/12

7:15 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 30m

$996

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

7:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 8/11

9:20 am-6:41 am

2 stops30h 21m

$1,002

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

4:35 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 9/19

6:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,008

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Fri 7/17

3:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 8/17

7:05 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$1,014

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Mon 6/15

3:00 pm-7:30 am

1 stop31h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 6/25

12:40 pm-11:21 am

1 stop31h 41m

$1,031
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Fri 7/17

8:10 am-9:55 am

1 stop16h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 8/14

12:40 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop18h 08m

$1,055

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

9:30 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 8/12

6:10 am-3:22 pm

2 stops18h 12m

$1,067

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

9:30 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 8/15

12:40 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop17h 11m

$1,130

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Deals found on 5/18

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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 May 20, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS,Scandinavian Airlines, andUnited 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
1,952 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

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
1,952 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,952 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

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
7.4
Good
1,783 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,952 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

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
9,736 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,952 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

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
8,015 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,952 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

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
7,989 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,952 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

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 11.0 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 12 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Lausanne can take about 13h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $985. 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?

    $234 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ITA Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air France and Air Canada, with prices starting from $239 and $257, 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.

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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 May 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$331Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$472Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$492Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$516Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$552Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$564Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$572Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$595Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$607Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$699Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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