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$457+ 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 11/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EAP — SFO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$584
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$457
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$668
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 September 15, 2025.

This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2012:10 pmBSL - SFO
2 stops20h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/410:16 amSFO - BSL
2 stops19h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$584
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/176:20 amBSL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2911:59 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops37h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$594
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/206:35 amBSL - SFO
1 stop16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/48:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop33h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/176:20 amBSL - SFO
2 stops23h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/247:09 amSFO - BSL
2 stops29h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$599
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1711:45 amBSL - SFO
2 stops21h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/283:50 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops22h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$601
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:10 amBSL - SFO
2 stops19h 59mBritish Airways
Sat 11/151:18 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops17h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/15$602
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/56:20 amBSL - SFO
2 stops22h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/194:21 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops17h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$610
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/56:20 amBSL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 11/194:21 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops17h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$619
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 12/176:20 amBSL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 12/258:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop17h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$620
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/1711:45 amBSL - SFO
2 stops21h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/289:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$627
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/86:45 amBSL - SFO
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Sat 11/229:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop13h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 9/14$630

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Basel to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Basel

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 10/20

12:10 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

8:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$584

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 2/19

6:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:29 am-6:15 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$594

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 11/1

7:10 am-8:51 pm

2 stops21h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

8:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$601

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 10/17

6:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops25h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

9:40 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$601

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 11/1

7:10 am-7:09 pm

2 stops19h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

1:18 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$602

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 10/23

6:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

9:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$642

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 10/17

11:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

10:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$643

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 10/20

6:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

9:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$646

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 11/8

9:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

11:59 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$649

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 11/30

9:45 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$485

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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 September 12, 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 $357). 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 Basel to San Francisco?

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 September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways 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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.3

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

LHR - LAX

We needed assistance (wheelchair, golf cart, whatever ) to get to next gate. We requested it. None was provided.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.3

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

LHR - LAX

We needed assistance (wheelchair, golf cart, whatever ) to get to next gate. We requested it. None was provided.

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  • How long is the flight from Basel to San Francisco?

    American Airlines can get you from Basel to San Francisco in just under 17h 55m. 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?

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  • 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 $357). 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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