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$265+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — GVA
Nov 7 — Nov 141
Fri 11/7
Fri 11/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lausanne

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$459
(oojo)

One-way from

$265
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$796
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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 October 8, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 12/14:40 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop17h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/108:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/8$462
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:00 amSFO - GVA
2 stops18h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/198:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/7$470
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/312:35 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops21h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/98:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/8$499
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 11/277:05 amSFO - GVA
2 stops18h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/38:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/7$502
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
Tue 10/217:00 amSFO - GVA
2 stops18h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/308:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/6$512
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:30 amSFO - GVA
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/311:10 amGVA - SFO
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$519
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Fri 11/281:20 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops18h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/31:00 pmGVA - SFO
2 stops35h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$520
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Mon 11/312:35 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops21h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/128:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/7$524

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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 October 8, 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 FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

7:05 am-10:15 am

2 stops18h 10m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 12/3

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$502

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

7:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops18h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 10/30

8:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$512

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

1:20 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 12/3

1:00 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops35h 08m

$520

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops18h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 11/9

11:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$524

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

3:30 pm-10:15 am

2 stops33h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 11/9

11:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$524

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

8:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop16h 35m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 12/3

10:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$527

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 12/3

1:00 pm-9:29 am

2 stops29h 29m

$540

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

9:20 pm-10:00 am

2 stops27h 40m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 2/22

6:45 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$547

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

3:40 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 11/11

9:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop35h 40m

$549

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

3:40 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 11/9

2:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 15m

$550

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne

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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 October 3, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne (average of $507). Flying from San Francisco to Lausanne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $835). 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 October 8, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from San Francisco to Lausanne by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 Tuesday 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 October 8, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, and United 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
1,760 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,760 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,760 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,529 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,760 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,760 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,461 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,760 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,444 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,760 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Lausanne. 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 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 18h 10m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $502. 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne (average of $507). Flying from San Francisco to Lausanne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $835). 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 October 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$492Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$492Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$552Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$643Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$644Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$668Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$678Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$688Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$696Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Aer LingusCheapest$788Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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