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$336+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZRH
Nov 30 — Dec 71
Sun 11/30
Sun 12/7
1 adult, Economy
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/294:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/238:50 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops50h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/30$585
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/93:30 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/2510:15 amZRH - SFO
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$590
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 11/294:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop35h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 12/136:10 amZRH - SFO
1 stop17h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/29$591
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/126:30 amSFO - ZRH
1 stop16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1910:15 amZRH - SFO
1 stop18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$593
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/74:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/218:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/29$596
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 11/126:00 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/310:15 amZRH - SFO
2 stops20h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$598
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/53:35 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops33h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/133:25 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops32h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/28$599
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/74:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/2012:15 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops35h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/29$600
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/94:40 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops16h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/138:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/29$608
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/268:25 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/19:35 pmZRH - SFO
3 stops32h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$610
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/1511:14 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop24h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/256:45 amZRH - SFO
2 stops20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$612

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lucerne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Lucerne flight deals. Data was last updated October 31, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$585
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$336
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$816
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 October 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lucerne that are best for you.

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San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

4:40 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Zurich

Tue 12/9

10:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$632

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

12:25 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Zurich

Mon 12/8

10:25 am-8:24 pm

2 stops18h 59m

$644

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Zurich

Sat 1/24

10:25 am-11:16 pm

2 stops21h 51m

$655

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

6:45 pm-9:40 am

2 stops53h 55m

Zurich

Tue 12/23

8:50 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops50h 45m

$730

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

8:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Zurich

Mon 1/12

9:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$746

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Zurich

Sun 12/21

9:15 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$777

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Zurich

Tue 12/16

10:25 am-10:50 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$782

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Zurich

Fri 11/14

10:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$795

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

12:50 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Zurich

Tue 2/10

1:15 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop12h 15m

$875

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

5:30 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Zurich

Fri 1/9

9:05 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$921

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lucerne. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne (average of $358). Flying from San Francisco to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $839). 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 LU9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 October 31, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from San Francisco to Lucerne by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

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

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

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 October 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Lucerne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
1,775 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
1,548 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
1,775 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
4,031 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
385 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,775 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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 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 Francisco to Lucerne?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Lucerne. 11 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Lucerne on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Lucerne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Lucerne per day.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Lucerne flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to Lucerne have been viewed 54 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways fly from San Francisco to Lucerne in about 14h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 50m. There are 5822 mi between San Francisco and Lucerne. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Lucerne?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne consider choosing United Airlines (86%), SWISS (86%) or Air Canada (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lucerne?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $333. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Zurich) can be booked for $475 on average, our data indicates $4,571 when flying from San Francisco to Lucerne.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne (average of $358). Flying from San Francisco to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $839). 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 Lucerne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 October 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$510Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$525Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$545Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$559Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$606Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$608Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$626Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$658Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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