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$401+ Cheap flights from Switzerland to San Diego (SAN)

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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SAN
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Switzerland to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Switzerland to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/249:59 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops24h 41mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/27$629
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/196:45 amZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/241:23 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$663
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2311:15 amZRH - SAN
2 stops20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$664
This Billigflug 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:45 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/912:43 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$665
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/244:30 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 12/96:00 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/29$666
This lastminute.com 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/238:10 pmGVA - SAN
2 stops35h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/97:10 amSAN - GVA
2 stops18h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/29$671
This Scandinavian Airlines 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/210:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 29mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/69:59 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops24h 41mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/28$680
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 12/110:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop34h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/87:21 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops15h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$690
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2810:35 amGVA - SAN
2 stops21h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/302:39 pmSAN - GVA
2 stops17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$690
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 11/216:40 amGVA - SAN
2 stops25h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/21:23 pmSAN - GVA
2 stops16h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$691
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:20 amZRH - SAN
2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/87:05 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$694
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/247:10 amGVA - SAN
2 stops20h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/11:23 pmSAN - GVA
2 stops19h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$698

Cheap flight deals from Switzerland to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Switzerland to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$629
(Flysmarter)

One-way from

$401
(Finnair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$848
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Switzerland to San Diego 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Switzerland to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Switzerland

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Thu 11/20

10:25 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 30m

San Diego

Mon 11/24

9:59 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$629

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 2/20

7:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

6:00 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$654

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sun 11/23

2:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 10m

San Diego

Tue 12/9

6:00 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$665

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 1/19

9:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 00m

San Diego

Wed 1/28

6:00 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$665

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 4/17

7:00 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop28h 55m

San Diego

Tue 4/28

7:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$665

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Wed 11/19

9:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 00m

San Diego

Mon 11/24

6:00 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$665

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 2/20

6:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

6:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$665

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 11/24

4:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 40m

San Diego

Tue 12/9

6:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$666

GenevaSan Diego

GVA - SAN

GVASAN

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 2/19

11:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops20h 55m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

10:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$667

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 2/20

10:15 am-10:07 pm

2 stops20h 52m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

2:46 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops18h 39m

$668

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Best time to book a flight from Switzerland to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Switzerland to San Diego

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to San Diego (average of $553). Flying from Switzerland to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $673). 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 CH to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Switzerland to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Switzerland to San Diego in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Switzerland to San Diego, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,483 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Switzerland to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Switzerland?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from Switzerland, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

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

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, American Airlines, and British Airways fly from Switzerland to San Diego in about 18h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h. Airlines will cover a distance of 5913 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Switzerland to San Diego?

    The most popular flight routes from Switzerland to San Diego are Zurich - San Diego, Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - San Diego and Basel EuroAirport Swiss - San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to San Diego (average of $553). Flying from Switzerland to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $673). 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 4 airlines flying from Switzerland to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Switzerland to San Diego. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$555Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$567Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$588Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$643Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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