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$418+ Cheap flights from Geneva (GVA) 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GVA — SFO
Jun 22 — Jun 291
Mon 6/22
Mon 6/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Geneva to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Geneva to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 23, 2026.

This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/259:20 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 7/126:10 am
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop16h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20$533
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/246:10 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/227:00 am
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$616
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2512:40 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 11m
Air Canada
Tue 9/225:00 am
SFO
-
GVA
2 stops19h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/19$628
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/238:35 am
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops21h 16m
Air Canada
Tue 7/711:10 am
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop13h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/19$631
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 6/48:35 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 6/711:05 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop23h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/21$632
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Tue 10/2010:15 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 10/3010:55 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop24h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$633
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 9/146:10 am
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops18h 11m
United Airlines
Mon 10/128:10 am
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop14h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/19$635
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 8/278:35 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 8/318:10 am
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop16h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/21$636
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 8/226:10 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 9/1111:59 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop22h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/21$637
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Tue 7/77:15 am
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop18h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 9/96:00 am
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop16h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/19$638
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 10/166:10 am
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops20h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 10/309:30 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop26h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$639

Find flight deals from Geneva to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Geneva (GVA) 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 May 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$533

One-way from

$418

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$689
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Geneva 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 May 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Geneva to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 9/3

6:10 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

11:14 pm-7:30 am

2 stops23h 16m

$632

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 6/19

6:10 am-7:50 pm

1 stop22h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 7/3

8:10 am-7:40 am

1 stop14h 30m

$632

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 10/20

10:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 10/30

10:55 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 40m

$633

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 10/20

10:15 am-7:50 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 10/29

5:20 am-7:25 am

2 stops18h 05m

$633

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 9/14

6:10 am-3:21 pm

2 stops18h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

7:00 am-7:30 am

1 stop15h 30m

$635

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 10/16

7:15 am-4:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 10/30

6:35 am-7:35 am

2 stops17h 00m

$635

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 8/22

6:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

11:59 pm-7:30 am

1 stop22h 31m

$637
Quickest round-trip

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 11/15

1:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 11/27

8:10 am-7:35 am

1 stop14h 25m

$639

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 6/23

12:40 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop17h 11m

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

2:20 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$639
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 9/10

6:10 am-4:20 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$497

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Compare providers for flights from Geneva 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 Geneva to San Francisco in May.
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 Geneva-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Geneva-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Geneva-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Geneva-San Francisco 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 Geneva-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Geneva to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Geneva to San Francisco?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Geneva to San Francisco (average of $577). Flying from Geneva to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $812). 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 Geneva 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 May 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS,United Airlines, andLufthansa from Geneva to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,955 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,955 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,955 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,955 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,022 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,955 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,995 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,955 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Geneva to San Francisco will take you 15h 30m. The distance between Geneva and San Francisco is about 5818 mi.

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

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $567. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at $569 and $616, respectively. British Airways is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Geneva to San Francisco are British Airways ($396), American Airlines ($406), and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($430).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Geneva to San Francisco (average of $577). Flying from Geneva to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $812). 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 4 airlines flying from Geneva to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Geneva to San Francisco. 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 May 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$567Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$569Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$616Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$667Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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