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$426+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SAN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San Diego are usually found in April or September, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to San Diego

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 December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/306:50 amZRH - SAN
2 stops17h 43mDelta
Sun 1/117:05 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/11$899
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/319:40 amZRH - SAN
2 stops20h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/115:35 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop17h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$931
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/3011:45 amZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/117:00 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$962
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/316:45 amZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/111:19 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops20h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,012
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:45 amZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 1/116:00 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop15h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,013
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/316:50 amZRH - SAN
2 stops17h 43mDelta
Sun 1/117:05 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,131
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/296:30 amZRH - SAN
2 stops24h 08mDelta
Sun 1/117:05 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,137
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/211:15 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/37:40 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,139
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:05 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop28h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 1/113:12 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,181

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$650
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$426
(Finnair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$977
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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 December 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 2/20

10:25 am-11:04 pm

2 stops21h 39m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

11:16 am-9:40 am

2 stops37h 24m

$679

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sun 1/11

1:30 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop31h 45m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

7:05 am-9:50 am

2 stops17h 45m

$693

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Wed 3/4

2:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

San Diego

Sun 3/8

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

$695

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sun 1/25

1:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

2:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$696

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Wed 3/18

11:55 am-10:49 pm

2 stops18h 54m

San Diego

Thu 4/2

1:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$700

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 5/15

7:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

San Diego

Fri 5/22

4:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$707

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 2/20

6:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

6:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$707

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sun 2/15

9:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$426

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sun 6/7

6:20 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$432

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 6/6

3:35 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$432

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Deals found on 12/10

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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 December.
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

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 December 5, 2025.

Booking 78 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of $551). Flying from Zurich to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $690). 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 December 12, 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
9,095 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
11,048 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
7,571 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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 39m. 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 $656. Users have found that British Airways is 26% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $397. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of $551). Flying from Zurich to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $690). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$567Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$593Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$656Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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