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$514+ 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SAN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San Diego are usually found in February or April, 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$525
(Flighttix)

One-way from

$514
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$817
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 June 12, 2025.

This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/79:50 amZRH - SAN
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/145:15 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$525
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 10/710:20 amZRH - SAN
2 stops17h 36mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/143:59 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 56mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$585
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 10/77:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 10/145:00 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops16h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$634
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 12/1210:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop20h 27mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/99:30 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$636
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 12/131:20 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop30h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/106:15 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$640
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/27:00 amZRH - SAN
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Sat 10/186:15 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops19h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/11$657
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/27:15 amZRH - SAN
2 stops19h 17mLufthansa
Fri 7/115:15 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$680
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 12/1312:45 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops18h 27mAir Canada
Sun 1/1110:30 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops22h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$737
This CheapTickets.ch deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 CheapTickets.ch is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/237:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop17h 10mAustrian Airlines
Fri 6/2710:00 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop25h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,107
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/79:00 pmZRH - SAN
4 stops51h 01mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/1410:30 pmSAN - ZRH
4 stops48h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$2,516
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/229:50 amZRH - SAN
1 stop17h 45mSWISS
Thu 8/146:35 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop16h 10mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$5,062

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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San Diego that are best for you.

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Zurich

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San Diego

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Depart

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Price

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Tue 10/7

9:50 am-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 40m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

5:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$525

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Tue 10/7

10:20 am-6:56 pm

2 stops17h 36m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

3:59 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops18h 56m

$585

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Tue 10/7

7:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

5:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$634

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 7/26

8:15 am-12:15 am

2 stops25h 00m

San Diego

Sat 8/2

10:00 pm-8:05 am

1 stop25h 05m

$647

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Thu 10/2

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

San Diego

Sat 10/18

6:15 am-10:25 am

2 stops19h 10m

$657

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 9/8

11:45 am-11:36 am

1 stop32h 51m

San Diego

Fri 10/3

6:15 am-8:50 am

1 stop17h 35m

$658

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Wed 7/2

7:15 am-5:32 pm

2 stops19h 17m

San Diego

Fri 7/11

5:15 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$680

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 6/23

7:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San Diego

Fri 6/27

10:00 pm-8:05 am

1 stop25h 05m

$1,107

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Tue 10/7

9:00 pm-3:01 pm

4 stops51h 01m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

10:30 pm-8:20 am

4 stops48h 50m

$2,516

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Tue 7/22

9:50 am-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 45m

San Diego

Thu 8/14

6:35 am-7:45 am

1 stop16h 10m

$5,062

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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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 June 9, 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Austrian Airlines and SWISS from Zurich to San Diego to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
1,623 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
1,387 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 $585. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $634, and United Airlines, from $647. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 22% 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 Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $641. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Lufthansa, 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$567Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$593Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$649Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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