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$268+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Lucerne, 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZRH
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/103:30 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/256:45 amZRH - SFO
2 stops20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$588
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/294:40 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops34h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 12/51:00 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops34h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/1$591
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sun 12/2811:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/146:45 amZRH - SFO
2 stops21h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$592
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/164:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/78:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$595
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/44:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/142:55 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop32h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$604
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 11/104:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/138:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/1$605
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sun 12/74:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/138:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$608
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/288:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/1312:30 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops21h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$613
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 11/284:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/910:25 amZRH - SFO
2 stops22h 34mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2$614
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/103:30 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/1610:15 amZRH - SFO
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$619
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 12/26:30 amSFO - ZRH
1 stop16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/810:15 amZRH - SFO
1 stop21h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$623

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Lucerne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Lucerne flight deals. Data was last updated November 3, 2025.

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3 stars

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Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$588
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$268
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$823
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to Lucerne 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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Lucerne that are best for you.

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San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

11:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Zurich

Tue 4/7

12:55 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops58h 45m

$589

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Zurich

Mon 1/19

8:25 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops35h 43m

$614

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

4:40 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Zurich

Sat 1/24

10:25 am-11:16 pm

2 stops21h 51m

$618

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Zurich

Fri 12/12

2:55 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$634

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

7:05 am-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Zurich

Thu 11/27

12:15 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$651

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

12:25 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Zurich

Sun 12/21

1:30 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$702

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

9:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Zurich

Tue 3/31

7:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$735

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

12:25 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Zurich

Sun 12/21

9:15 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$736

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

12:20 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Zurich

Tue 4/7

8:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$740

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 4/3

8:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Zurich

Fri 4/10

3:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$775

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Lucerne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salinas to Lucerne

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salinas to Lucerne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Lucerne. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Salinas to Lucerne is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Lucerne?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Lucerne (average of $358). Flying from Salinas to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $838). 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 S9N to LU9?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Lucerne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Salinas to Lucerne in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Lucerne?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Lucerne 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.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Lucerne

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Lucerne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to LU9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lucerne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lucerne. 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 Lucerne. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Lucerne, such as SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,776 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
1,776 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,776 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
1,557 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,776 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
8,998 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,776 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,038 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,776 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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.
Condor
6.4
Okay
387 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,776 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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

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  • How popular is this Salinas to Lucerne flight route?

    This flight path from Salinas to Lucerne was viewed by 53 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Lucerne?

    A quick flight from Salinas to Lucerne can take about 23h 35m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $589. Salinas and Lucerne are separated by a distance of 5822 mi.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to Lucerne?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Salinas to Lucerne are United Airlines (87%), SWISS (87%) and Air Canada (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Lucerne?

    While on average a flight from Salinas to Lucerne is generally $4,778, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $331. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich), you can expect to pay $462 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Salinas to Lucerne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Salinas to Lucerne 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 Salinas to Lucerne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salinas to Lucerne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to Lucerne 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 Salinas to Lucerne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Lucerne (average of $358). Flying from Salinas to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $838). 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 Salinas to Lucerne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to Lucerne. 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$512Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$525Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$546Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$559Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$606Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$608Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$625Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$657Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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