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

According to our current data, American Airlines ($570), British Airways ($577), and United Airlines ($633) 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 Vueling ($637), British Airways ($751), and KLM ($833).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Basel to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Basel to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Basel to San Francisco?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 37% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance, which can save you up to 64% on flights from Basel to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 14 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $448. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,354.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Basel to San Francisco?

Flights from Basel to San Francisco lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Basel to San Francisco in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $512.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EAP to SFO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Basel to San Francisco as you normally would.

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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.

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Average price	$668

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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 May 1, 2025.

Fri 5/96:00 amBSL - SFO

1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/257:30 pmSFO - BSL

1 stop14h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$569

Fri 5/97:15 pmBSL - SFO

1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 5/254:20 pmSFO - BSL

1 stop21h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/30

$571

Fri 5/911:45 amBSL - SFO

2 stops21h 04mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/257:21 amSFO - BSL

2 stops18h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$577

Tue 5/279:45 amBSL - SFO

1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/49:05 pmSFO - BSL

1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$633

Mon 10/68:25 amBSL - SFO

2 stops35h 03mAir Canada

Sat 11/88:50 amSFO - BSL

2 stops19h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 4/30

$634

Mon 5/268:25 amBSL - SFO

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Sun 6/87:25 pmSFO - BSL

1 stop18h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 4/30

$648

Sun 10/510:15 amBSL - SFO

2 stops21h 15mDelta

Sun 11/910:10 amSFO - BSL

2 stops18h 55mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$686

Sat 6/1410:20 amBSL - SFO

2 stops36h 15mAustrian Airlines

Sat 6/2112:15 pmSFO - BSL

2 stops46h 30mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$862

Sat 10/410:15 amBSL - SFO

2 stops19h 03mKLM

Mon 11/109:00 amSFO - BSL

2 stops16h 40mKLM

Deal found 4/30

$908

Mon 10/66:15 amBSL - SFO

2 stops17h 54mAir France

Sun 11/93:25 pmSFO - BSL

2 stops17h 00mAir France

Deal found 4/30

$1,130

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Sun 5/257:05 amBSL - SFO

1 stop15h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 6/101:17 pmSFO - BSL

2 stops20h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$570

Wed 5/2811:50 amBSL - SFO

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/71:57 pmSFO - BSL

2 stops19h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$571

Wed 5/2811:50 amBSL - SFO

2 stops18h 10mBritish Airways

Sat 6/71:57 pmSFO - BSL

2 stops18h 43mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/30

$577

Tue 5/279:45 amBSL - SFO

1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/49:05 pmSFO - BSL

1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$633

Mon 10/68:25 amBSL - SFO

2 stops35h 03mAir Canada

Sat 11/88:50 amSFO - BSL

2 stops19h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 4/30

$634

Mon 5/268:25 amBSL - SFO

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Sun 6/87:25 pmSFO - BSL

1 stop18h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 4/30

$648

Sun 10/510:15 amBSL - SFO

2 stops21h 15mDelta

Sun 11/910:10 amSFO - BSL

2 stops18h 55mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$686

Sat 6/1410:20 amBSL - SFO

2 stops36h 15mAustrian Airlines

Sat 6/2112:15 pmSFO - BSL

2 stops46h 30mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$862

Sat 10/410:15 amBSL - SFO

2 stops19h 03mKLM

Mon 11/109:00 amSFO - BSL

2 stops16h 40mKLM

Deal found 4/30

$908

Mon 10/66:15 amBSL - SFO

2 stops17h 54mAir France

Sun 11/93:25 pmSFO - BSL

2 stops17h 00mAir France

Deal found 4/30

$1,130

Last-minute flights from Basel to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Basel to San Francisco. Data last updated May 1, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 5/96:00 amBSL - SFO

1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/257:30 pmSFO - BSL

1 stop14h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$569

Fri 5/97:15 pmBSL - SFO

1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 5/258:18 amSFO - BSL

2 stops18h 02mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/30

$570

Fri 5/911:45 amBSL - SFO

2 stops21h 04mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/257:21 amSFO - BSL

2 stops18h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$577

Fri 5/91:00 pmBSL - SFO

2 stops17h 50mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/259:05 pmSFO - BSL

1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$794

Fri 5/97:15 pmBSL - SFO

1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 5/254:20 pmSFO - BSL

1 stop21h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/30

$571

Mon 5/268:25 amBSL - SFO

1 stop13h 15mLufthansa

Sun 6/87:25 pmSFO - BSL

1 stop18h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 4/30

$648

Tue 5/279:45 amBSL - SFO

1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/49:05 pmSFO - BSL

1 stop13h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$633

One-way flights from Basel to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Basel to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Tue 8/59:20 pmBSL - SFO

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$432

Mon 5/192:00 pmBSL - SFO

1 stop37h 00mVueling

Deal found 4/30

$637

Mon 8/47:20 pmBSL - SFO

2 stops31h 32mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/30

$751

Fri 8/82:25 pmBSL - SFO

1 stop30h 20mKLM

Deal found 4/30

$833

Thu 7/312:20 pmBSL - SFO

2 stops19h 37mLufthansa

Deal found 4/30

$835

Thu 7/106:15 amBSL - SFO

2 stops20h 27mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$839

Mon 8/412:10 pmBSL - SFO

1 stop14h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$872

Thu 8/1410:35 amBSL - SFO

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$1,264

Tue 8/1210:20 amBSL - SFO

2 stops17h 50mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$1,682

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BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 5/25

7:05 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

1:17 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops20h 13m

$570

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 5/28

11:50 am-5:15 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

1:57 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops19h 28m

$571

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 5/28

11:50 am-9:00 pm

2 stops18h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

1:57 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 43m

$577

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 5/27

9:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

9:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$633

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 10/6

8:25 am-10:28 am

2 stops35h 03m

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

8:50 am-1:30 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$634

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 5/26

8:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

7:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$648

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 10/5

10:15 am-10:30 pm

2 stops21h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

10:10 am-2:05 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$686

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 6/14

10:20 am-1:35 pm

2 stops36h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 6/21

12:15 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops46h 30m

$862

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 10/4

10:15 am-8:18 pm

2 stops19h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

9:00 am-10:40 am

2 stops16h 40m

$908

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 10/6

6:15 am-3:09 pm

2 stops17h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

3:25 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops17h 00m

$1,130

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Compare providers for flights from Basel to San Francisco

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 May.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 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?

Booking 13 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 $384). 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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

To help decide which airline to fly from Basel to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines. 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

7,934 reviews

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

7,934 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,334 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

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

781 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

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

Air France

7.4

Good

1,446 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

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

8,696 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

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

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Basel to San Francisco round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($570), British Airways ($577), and United Airlines ($633) 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 Vueling ($637), British Airways ($751), and KLM ($833).
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, 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 $384). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Basel to San Francisco?

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