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$349+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ZRH
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Lucerne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Lucerne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/234:15 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops32h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/108:25 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops36h 39mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/16$941
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:05 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1011:00 amZRH - SAN
2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,487
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/178:59 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops37h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/911:00 amZRH - SAN
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,632
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Tue 12/165:45 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops19h 00mLufthansa
Tue 12/308:50 amZRH - SAN
2 stops20h 57mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$1,839
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Wed 12/179:54 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 01mLufthansa
Tue 1/612:50 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops19h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$1,840
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Thu 12/2510:56 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop14h 44mSWISS
Mon 1/57:30 amZRH - SAN
2 stops24h 21mSWISS
Deal found 12/16$1,844
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Tue 12/235:35 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Sat 1/107:05 amZRH - SAN
2 stops19h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$1,882
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Tue 12/2310:56 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop14h 44mSWISS
Sat 1/101:15 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/16$1,891
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/238:45 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/101:20 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop31h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,898
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Wed 12/1710:52 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops20h 53mSWISS
Sun 12/211:10 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 41mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$1,952
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/178:59 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops33h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/214:50 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops37h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,957

Find flight deals from San Diego to Lucerne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Lucerne flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$461
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One-way from

$349
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,080
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Lucerne that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Lucerne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 2/9

12:45 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Zurich

Wed 2/18

9:25 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$469

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 1/20

10:52 am-7:55 am

1 stop36h 03m

Zurich

Tue 1/27

1:15 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop16h 34m

$476

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 1/20

12:45 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Zurich

Tue 1/27

8:20 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$482

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Fri 1/16

7:52 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop34h 38m

Zurich

Fri 1/30

1:20 pm-11:53 am

1 stop31h 33m

$483

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Fri 2/6

11:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Zurich

Tue 2/10

1:00 pm-3:36 pm

2 stops35h 36m

$484

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 3/9

11:03 am-4:20 pm

2 stops21h 17m

Zurich

Sun 3/15

7:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$489

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 1/27

12:45 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Zurich

Sun 2/8

1:20 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$492

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 2/22

12:45 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Zurich

Sun 3/1

1:20 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$493

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 1/27

6:15 am-8:40 am

2 stops17h 25m

Zurich

Sun 2/8

1:10 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$495

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sat 2/14

12:23 pm-8:50 pm

3 stops47h 27m

$349

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Deals found on 12/16

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Lucerne. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Lucerne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Lucerne (average of $453). Flying from San Diego to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,134). 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 SAN to LU9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 18, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Lucerne, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego 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 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to Lucerne 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
1,815 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
1,815 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,815 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
9,093 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,815 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,815 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
7,635 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,815 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
7,585 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,815 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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 Diego to Lucerne. 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 Diego to Lucerne?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Lucerne. On average, San Diego has 0 outbound flights to Lucerne per day from 7 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Lucerne?

    For as low as $483, SWISS can have you in Lucerne from San Diego in 34h 38m. The distance between San Diego and Lucerne is about 5953 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 Diego to Lucerne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $378. Users have also found prices from $418 and $452 on SWISS and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Lucerne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Lucerne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Lucerne.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Lucerne?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Lucerne (average of $453). Flying from San Diego to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,134). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Lucerne

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$493Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$505Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$525Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$589Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$592Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$601Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$609Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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