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$453+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EAP — SFO
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Basel All airports to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$574
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$460
(Iberia)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$840
From Basel (EAP) to San Francisco
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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 julio 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
sáb. 9/2011:50 amBSL - SFO
1 stop35h 00mAmerican Airlines
mar. 10/289:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop33h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$574
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
mié. 11/511:10 amBSL - SFO
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
mar. 12/28:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/31$576
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/912:15 pmBSL - SFO
2 stops21h 02mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/236:51 amSFO - BSL
2 stops19h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$584
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
sáb. 10/112:20 pmBSL - SFO
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
vie. 10/172:00 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 7/31$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mar. 10/1411:25 amBSL - SFO
1 stop13h 35mUnited Airlines
jue. 10/3010:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$629
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/178:25 pmBSL - SFO
2 stops31h 03mAustrian Airlines
mar. 11/48:25 amSFO - BSL
2 stops26h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$649

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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 julio 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Basel to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Basel

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

sáb. 9/20

11:50 am-1:50 pm

1 stop35h 00m

San Francisco

mar. 10/28

9:40 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$574

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

sáb. 9/20

11:50 am-11:16 pm

2 stops20h 26m

San Francisco

mar. 10/28

12:15 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$577

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

jue. 10/9

12:15 pm-12:17 am

2 stops21h 02m

San Francisco

jue. 10/23

6:51 am-10:55 am

2 stops19h 04m

$584

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

sáb. 10/11

2:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

vie. 10/17

2:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$613

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

mar. 10/14

11:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

jue. 10/30

10:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$629

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

vie. 10/17

8:25 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops31h 03m

San Francisco

mar. 11/4

8:25 am-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$649

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

vie. 10/3

6:10 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$453

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

lun. 10/6

2:00 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$460

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

sáb. 11/29

9:45 am-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$742

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

vie. 1/2

7:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$768

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Deals found on 7/29

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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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 77 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Basel to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated julio 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Austrian Airlines, and United Airlines from Basel to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,859 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Basel to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($574), British Airways ($576), and Lufthansa ($613) offers the cheapest pricing from Basel to San Francisco. American Airlines is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Basel to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Basel to San Francisco are Iberia ($460), Lufthansa ($742), and British Airways ($768).

  • 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.

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Basel to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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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