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$489+ 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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SAN
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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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 June 11, 2026.

This Bravofly 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/57:15 am
ZRH
-
SAN
1 stop16h 40m
British Airways
Sat 9/127:40 pm
SAN
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 6/10$757
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 12/306:45 am
ZRH
-
SAN
1 stop18h 25m
British Airways
Fri 2/191:39 pm
SAN
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 06m
British Airways
Deal found 6/8$772
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sun 11/110:15 am
ZRH
-
SAN
2 stops19h 56m
American Airlines
Sun 11/226:00 pm
SAN
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$780
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/410:10 am
ZRH
-
SAN
2 stops20h 29m
British Airways
Wed 11/256:00 pm
SAN
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 6/9$781
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 8/2111:45 am
ZRH
-
SAN
1 stop16h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 8/307:40 pm
SAN
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$784
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Fri 10/97:10 am
ZRH
-
SAN
1 stop19h 40m
British Airways
Sat 10/176:20 am
SAN
-
ZRH
2 stops20h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 6/7$787
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 10/37:30 pm
ZRH
-
SAN
1 stop28h 25m
British Airways
Fri 10/164:54 pm
SAN
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 56m
British Airways
Deal found 6/9$788
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Thu 12/1710:10 am
ZRH
-
SAN
2 stops20h 46m
American Airlines
Sun 1/177:10 am
SAN
-
ZRH
2 stops20h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$791

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 June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$757
(Bravofly)

One-way from

$489
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$967
Provider with most accurate pricing for Zurich-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Zurich-San Diego flights.
From Zurich to San Diego
One-way flight from Zurich to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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 June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 10/24

7:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop30h 35m

San Diego

Sat 10/31

3:10 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$787

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 12/5

6:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Diego

Fri 1/8

4:00 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops17h 25m

$793

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-8:48 pm

2 stops22h 48m

San Diego

Sat 10/24

10:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$795

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 9/5

7:00 am-8:16 pm

2 stops22h 16m

San Diego

Sat 9/12

3:59 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops17h 36m

$796

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 10/3

10:55 am-11:42 pm

2 stops21h 47m

San Diego

Sat 10/10

11:40 am-1:55 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$801

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Tue 6/30

10:10 am-12:31 am

2 stops23h 21m

San Diego

Sat 8/22

2:15 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$830

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Thu 7/2

1:35 pm-12:31 am

1 stop19h 56m

San Diego

Thu 7/9

5:15 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$834
Quickest round-trip

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 10/24

9:50 am-6:40 pm

1 stop17h 50m

San Diego

Sat 10/31

6:35 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$834

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Thu 11/12

10:25 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 30m

San Diego

Mon 11/16

10:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops38h 40m

$851

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Tue 11/3

9:00 am-8:25 pm

2 stops20h 25m

San Diego

Tue 11/24

3:59 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops16h 51m

$862

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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?

Booking 48 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 $669). Flying from Zurich to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,023). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to San Diego?

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 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,American Airlines, andBritish 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.

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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 22h 48m. 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 $634. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $650, and United Airlines, from $724. Users have found that British Airways is 24% 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 British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $446. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of $669). Flying from Zurich to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,023). 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$634Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$650Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$724Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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