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$456+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SAN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San Diego are usually found in February or November, booked 44 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$572
(Condor)

One-way from

$456
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$851
From Zurich to San Diego
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Condor 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:00 amZRH - SAN
2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1711:28 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops19h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$572
This Flysmarter 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2410:20 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 29mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/53:59 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 41mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$630
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 10/87:50 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/27$650
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2910:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop16h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/238:25 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$658
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/219:30 amZRH - SAN
1 stop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/68:00 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$663
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/287:00 amZRH - SAN
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Tue 9/210:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/28$677
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:55 amZRH - SAN
2 stops19h 34mLufthansa
Fri 10/105:15 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 7/27$691
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/312:45 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops29h 29mAir Canada
Thu 11/206:45 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops38h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$699
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/111:35 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop16h 15mSWISS
Mon 8/254:11 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops20h 19mSWISS
Deal found 7/27$735

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 29, 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

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops24h 44m

San Diego

Wed 9/17

11:28 am-3:40 pm

2 stops19h 12m

$572

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 10/24

10:20 am-10:49 pm

2 stops21h 29m

San Diego

Wed 11/5

3:59 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops18h 41m

$630

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 9/19

7:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

San Diego

Wed 10/8

7:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 10m

$650

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Wed 10/29

10:15 am-9:21 pm

1 stop19h 06m

San Diego

Sat 11/22

2:39 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops17h 36m

$658

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Thu 8/21

9:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop14h 55m

San Diego

Sat 9/6

8:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop17h 20m

$663

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Thu 8/28

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

San Diego

Tue 9/2

10:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$677

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 9/19

6:55 am-5:29 pm

2 stops19h 34m

San Diego

Fri 10/10

5:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$691

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 11/3

12:45 pm-9:14 am

2 stops29h 29m

San Diego

Thu 11/20

6:45 am-6:15 am

2 stops38h 30m

$699

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 8/11

1:35 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop16h 15m

San Diego

Mon 8/25

4:11 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$735

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Tue 8/26

8:30 am-7:21 am

3 stops31h 51m

$456

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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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 44 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Zurich to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, SWISS, and United Airlines 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,449 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 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.

  • 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 $630. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $650, and American Airlines, from $658. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $570. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and SWISS, as they are both options that can get you from Zurich to San Diego for a low price.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Zurich to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$567Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$593Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$649Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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