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$248+ 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — GVA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$637
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$248
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$820
From San Francisco to Lausanne
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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 September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/81:05 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2010:15 amGVA - SFO
1 stop35h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$637
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:40 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop29h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/218:10 pmGVA - SFO
2 stops49h 33mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$640
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:30 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Mon 10/208:05 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop29h 05mSWISS
Deal found 9/16$641
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/237:30 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/77:15 amGVA - SFO
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$642
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/1111:00 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops33h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2010:15 amGVA - SFO
1 stop35h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$643
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/234:40 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop32h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/278:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$644
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/74:20 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop16h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 10/206:20 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop28h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/16$645
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:30 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Thu 10/2310:50 amGVA - SFO
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Deal found 9/16$646
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/811:35 amSFO - GVA
2 stops17h 00mAir Canada
Fri 10/172:20 pmGVA - SFO
2 stops27h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 9/16$647
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1110:50 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Thu 10/237:20 amGVA - SFO
1 stop14h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/16$648
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/411:56 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop22h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/2212:40 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop16h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$650

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lausanne that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Lausanne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

11:56 pm-7:40 am

1 stop22h 44m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 10/20

10:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$637

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Sun 11/23

4:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 35m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 11/27

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$644

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

4:20 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops37h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 10/20

6:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$653

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

9:35 am-10:45 am

1 stop16h 10m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 10/20

2:10 pm-11:45 am

1 stop30h 35m

$655

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

10:55 am-1:50 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 10/1

12:45 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop19h 53m

$679

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

11:45 pm-9:55 am

1 stop25h 10m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 10/12

7:25 am-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$681

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

5:30 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 11/30

7:55 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$693

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

9:05 pm-8:50 am

2 stops26h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 10/13

7:50 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$698

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

5:15 am-7:30 am

2 stops17h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 10/5

11:00 am-12:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

$725

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

8:30 am-9:55 am

1 stop16h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 10/12

7:25 am-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$726

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Lausanne

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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 57 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne (average of $676). Flying from San Francisco to Lausanne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,133). 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 SFO to LS9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Lausanne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Lausanne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Lausanne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lausanne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Lausanne flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS, and Scandinavian 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,486 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 13 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Lausanne can take about 22h 44m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $637. 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.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne (average of $676). Flying from San Francisco to Lausanne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,133). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$484Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$527Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$550Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$552Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$556Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$643Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$645Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$678Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$682Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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