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$390+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SAN
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San Diego are usually found in April or February, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$629
(Flysmarter)

One-way from

$390
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$848
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 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 Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/116:00 amZRH - SAN
1 stop19h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 1/111:19 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/26$648
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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
Tue 12/24:04 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 36mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/26$654
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/2310:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/99:59 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops24h 41mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/25$658
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 10/25. 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 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$664
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/232:00 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop35h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 12/96:00 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/27$665
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 11/1810:15 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/11:23 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$669
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/216:05 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/302:39 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops19h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$679

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich 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 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San Diego that are best for you.

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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

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sun 11/23

12:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 30m

San Diego

Tue 12/9

6:00 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$665

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Thu 2/12

10:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Diego

Thu 9/3

4:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$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

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

Thu 11/20

10:15 am-6:59 pm

1 stop17h 44m

San Diego

Mon 11/24

10:47 am-3:30 pm

2 stops19h 43m

$668

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Thu 4/16

7:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

San Diego

Sat 5/2

7:40 pm-9:45 am

2 stops29h 05m

$683

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Tue 1/20

2:55 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops40h 52m

San Diego

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$684

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 1/16

10:25 am-10:47 pm

2 stops21h 22m

San Diego

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 40m

$684

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Wed 1/21

8:25 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops35h 22m

San Diego

Sun 1/25

3:45 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$684

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to San Diego in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Zurich-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zurich-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Zurich to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of $553). Flying from Zurich 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.

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 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and British Airways from Zurich to San Diego. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,031 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,476 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Zurich to San Diego will take you 21h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 flying from Zurich to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to San Diego round-trip from $567. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $593, and United Airlines, from $649. Users have found that British Airways is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of $553). Flying from Zurich 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 3 airlines flying from Zurich to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Zurich 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 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$567Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$593Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$649Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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