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$272+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Lucerne, Switzerland

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SFO — ZRH
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Lucerne are usually found in March or October, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Lucerne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Lucerne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/254:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/281:30 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops34h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,306
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Tue 12/301:15 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/103:45 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,320
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Mon 12/224:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 1/1310:25 amZRH - SFO
2 stops21h 39mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,382
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/297:55 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:15 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops52h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,391
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Tue 12/301:10 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/106:10 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,410
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Tue 12/3010:35 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops22h 50mITA Airways
Sat 1/1010:45 amZRH - SFO
2 stops40h 02mITA Airways
Deal found 12/22$1,462
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/294:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/78:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,507
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Mon 12/224:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 1/136:00 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop29h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/21$1,511

Find flight deals from Salinas to Lucerne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Lucerne flight deals. Data was last updated December 23, 2025.

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Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$615
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$272
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,400
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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 December 23, 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

Mon 3/2

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Zurich

Tue 3/10

10:25 am-10:59 pm

2 stops20h 34m

$615

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 40m

Zurich

Wed 1/28

8:25 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$679

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

1:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Zurich

Tue 1/20

8:25 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$679

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

4:03 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops18h 37m

Zurich

Mon 1/26

8:25 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$679

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 40m

Zurich

Wed 5/20

12:55 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$683

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 40m

Zurich

Thu 4/23

12:55 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$683

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

4:35 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Zurich

Tue 1/20

6:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$684

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 40m

Zurich

Mon 4/20

12:55 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$693

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

4:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Zurich

Wed 6/3

11:20 am-8:10 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$710

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

12:26 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops23h 24m

Zurich

Thu 5/28

8:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$720

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Lucerne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lucerne from Salinas with our price prediction graph.
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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 December 19, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Salinas to Lucerne is 37 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 $810). 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 December 23, 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 December 23, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Salinas to Lucerne?

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 December 23, 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
1,817 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

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
1,817 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

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
1,620 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

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
9,105 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

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
4,111 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

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
392 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

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 Salinas to Lucerne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Salinas to Lucerne flight route?

    This flight path from Salinas to Lucerne was viewed by 55 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 18h. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $615. Salinas and Lucerne are separated by a distance of 5822 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salinas to Lucerne one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $324 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Iberia from $374 and British Airways from $425 one-way.

  • 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 (86%), SWISS (86%) and Air Canada (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Lucerne?

    While on average a flight from Salinas to Lucerne is generally $5,904, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $433. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich), you can expect to pay $510 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Lucerne?

    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 $810). 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$487Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$525Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$547Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$559Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$607Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$608Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$618Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$652Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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