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$427+ 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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZRH
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Lucerne are usually found in February or March, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$648
(AirNGo)

One-way from

$427
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,100
From San Francisco to Lucerne
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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 July 31, 2025.

This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/23:45 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops19h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/610:20 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$648
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/247:30 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/912:40 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop16h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$649
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 8/174:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 15mCondor
Sat 8/238:00 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 30mCondor
Deal found 7/30$651
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/198:35 amSFO - ZRH
1 stop16h 50mAir Canada
Thu 12/41:15 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop17h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$652
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/17:40 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 10mSWISS
Tue 9/161:10 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 00mSWISS
Deal found 7/30$654
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/166:35 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$656
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/242:20 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/91:35 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$664
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/183:15 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop33h 50mITA Airways
Tue 9/27:05 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 7/28$665

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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 July 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 Francisco

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Lucerne

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Return

Price

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

3:45 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Zurich

Sat 9/6

10:20 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$648

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

8:35 am-11:55 am

2 stops18h 20m

Zurich

Fri 3/13

12:40 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$649

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Zurich

Sat 8/23

8:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$651

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

7:40 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

Zurich

Tue 9/16

1:10 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$654

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

12:40 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Zurich

Tue 9/16

6:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop25h 00m

$656

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

2:20 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

Zurich

Tue 9/9

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$664

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

3:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop33h 50m

Zurich

Tue 9/2

7:05 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$665

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

8:20 am-4:00 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Zurich

Tue 8/26

8:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$670

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

10:07 pm-7:55 am

2 stops48h 48m

$427

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

8:10 pm-8:55 am

1 stop27h 45m

$433

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lucerne from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne, you should look to book at least 77 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne (average of $637). Flying from San Francisco to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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 July 31, 2025.

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.

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 Sunday 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Lucerne

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LU9 are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, United Airlines, and Scandinavian 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
1,686 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,457 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,933 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

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. 13 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 4 outbound flights to Lucerne per day.

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

    Flights from San Francisco to Lucerne have been viewed 50 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 Vueling ($433), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($435), and Scandinavian Airlines ($441).

  • 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 (90%), SWISS (90%) or Air Canada (83%) 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 $475. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Zurich) can be booked for $432 on average our data indicates $4,747 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne (average of $637). Flying from San Francisco to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$491Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$526Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$528Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$561Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$571Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$584Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
CondorCheapest$589Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$611Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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