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$405+ Cheap flights from Basel (EAP) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EAP — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Basel to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Basel to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Basel to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/269:50 amBSL - SFO
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/21:30 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$797
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:15 pmBSL - SFO
1 stop32h 20mLufthansa
Fri 1/99:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop29h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$878
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/279:50 amBSL - SFO
1 stop14h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/31:30 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop34h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$944
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/229:50 amBSL - SFO
2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/99:10 amSFO - BSL
2 stops21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,009
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/189:50 amBSL - SFO
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/241:00 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,060
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:05 amBSL - SFO
1 stop14h 45mKLM
Fri 1/23:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop33h 10mKLM
Deal found 12/17$1,080
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/196:05 amBSL - SFO
2 stops25h 26mDelta
Wed 12/241:55 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,088
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/279:50 amBSL - SFO
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/39:40 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,090
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/226:45 amBSL - SFO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/98:30 amSFO - BSL
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,102

Find flight deals from Basel to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Basel (EAP) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$713
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$405
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$801
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Basel to San Francisco 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Basel to San Francisco that are best for you.

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BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 1/15

6:05 am-8:18 pm

2 stops23h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

10:11 am-3:05 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$721

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 1/29

6:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

8:40 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$732

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 3/1

6:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

6:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$733

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 2/18

11:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop36h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

5:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 45m

$733

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 2/12

6:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

8:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$733

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 2/15

6:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

5:30 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$733

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 2/15

6:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

8:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$733

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 1/17

11:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop36h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

5:30 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$733

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 1/14

11:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop36h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

5:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$733

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 2/16

6:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

5:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$733

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Compare providers for flights from Basel to San Francisco

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 Basel to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Basel-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Basel-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Basel-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Basel-San Francisco 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 Basel-San Francisco 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 Basel to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Basel to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Basel to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Basel to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Basel to San Francisco. 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 Basel to San Francisco?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel to San Francisco (average of $510). Flying from Basel to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Basel to San Francisco. 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 Basel to San Francisco?

    British Airways can get you from Basel to San Francisco in just under 21h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 5786 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Basel to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Basel to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Basel to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Basel to San Francisco 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 Basel to San Francisco?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel to San Francisco (average of $510). Flying from Basel to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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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