Lucerne

$380+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lucerne, Switzerland

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SFO — ZRH
May 11 — May 181
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lucerne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lucerne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/214:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop31h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/318:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/7$705
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 4/166:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop29h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/223:10 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/9$706
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop29h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/203:10 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop28h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8$707
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/84:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/198:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/8$708
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/911:05 am
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops23h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/228:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/8$709
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/811:00 am
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/228:00 am
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$710
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 9/74:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/102:55 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/6$713
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/116:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/287:40 am
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7$715
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/206:50 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop37h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/2810:40 am
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop33h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8$716
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 10/174:30 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 10m
Condor
Sat 10/248:00 am
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Condor
Deal found 4/9$717

Find 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 April 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$705
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$380
(LEVEL)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$878
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Zurich flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Lucerne
One-way flight from San Francisco to Lucerne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lucerne that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

4:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Zurich

Wed 5/27

8:00 am-7:57 pm

2 stops20h 57m

$762

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

10:57 am-3:40 pm

2 stops19h 43m

Zurich

Wed 5/27

11:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$999

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

4:30 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Zurich

Thu 5/28

4:45 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops36h 12m

$1,120

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-8:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

Zurich

Wed 6/10

8:00 am-8:57 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$1,190

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 7/10

10:18 am-8:40 pm

2 stops25h 22m

Zurich

Mon 7/20

8:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$1,270

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

4:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Zurich

Wed 6/10

8:00 am-8:57 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$1,305

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sat 7/4

10:15 am-8:20 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Zurich

Tue 7/14

11:20 am-9:54 pm

2 stops19h 34m

$1,320

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Zurich

Fri 6/26

8:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$1,330

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

10:57 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 43m

Zurich

Thu 6/11

8:00 am-8:57 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$1,343

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

10:57 am-3:40 pm

2 stops19h 43m

Zurich

Fri 6/26

8:00 am-8:57 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$1,350

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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 April 10, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne, you should look to book at least 82 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne (average of $488). Flying from San Francisco to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $796). 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 April 11, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Lucerne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco 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 April 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS,United Airlines, andTurkish 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.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Lucerne?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Lucerne. 10 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?

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

    Airlines like Condor fly from San Francisco to Lucerne in about 19h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 5822 mi between San Francisco and Lucerne.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Lucerne are Iberia ($312), Scandinavian Airlines ($345), and British Airways ($415).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $369. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Zurich) can be booked for $567 on average, our data indicates $5,294 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne (average of $488). Flying from San Francisco to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $796). 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 April 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$480Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$485Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$525Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
CondorCheapest$545Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$597Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$599Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$629Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$730Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$804Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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