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$291+ Cheap flights from Switzerland 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Switzerland to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Switzerland to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/145:20 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop30h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 3/14:40 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/27$510
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:10 pm
GVA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/24:40 pm
SFO
-
GVA
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/26$534
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/159:55 am
GVA
-
SFO
2 stops37h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 3/225:40 pm
SFO
-
GVA
2 stops34h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/29$536
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 11/46:20 am
BSL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 11/82:06 pm
SFO
-
BSL
2 stops23h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 9/18:15 am
BSL
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
American Airlines
Thu 9/104:36 pm
SFO
-
BSL
2 stops21h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$603
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/277:00 am
BSL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 3/304:59 pm
SFO
-
BSL
2 stops21h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$605
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/266:05 am
BSL
-
SFO
2 stops23h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 3/306:00 am
SFO
-
BSL
2 stops20h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$608
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 8/296:35 am
BSL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 9/97:00 am
SFO
-
BSL
2 stops19h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$609
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 9/111:55 am
BSL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/302:22 pm
SFO
-
BSL
2 stops20h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$610
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/137:00 am
BSL
-
SFO
2 stops22h 13m
American Airlines
Fri 3/2012:03 pm
SFO
-
BSL
2 stops18h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$612
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 10/166:00 am
BSL
-
SFO
2 stops19h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/211:15 am
SFO
-
BSL
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$614
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/2611:05 am
BSL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1110:36 am
SFO
-
BSL
2 stops20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$615

Find flight deals from Switzerland to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Switzerland to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$510
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$291
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$892

Good round-trip deal

$747 or less

Good one-way deal

$743 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Switzerland 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Switzerland to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Switzerland

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 2/26

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

4:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$540

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 3/22

9:10 am-9:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

9:30 pm-7:40 am

1 stop25h 10m

$562

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 2/11

12:15 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

12:31 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 14m

$562

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 3/27

9:10 am-9:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

8:10 am-7:40 am

1 stop14h 30m

$562

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 2/25

7:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

12:31 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops17h 24m

$562

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 3/23

9:10 am-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

6:00 am-7:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

$562

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 3/22

9:10 am-9:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

8:10 am-7:40 am

1 stop14h 30m

$562

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 3/21

6:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

8:10 am-7:40 am

1 stop14h 30m

$562

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 3/23

9:10 am-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

11:20 pm-7:40 am

1 stop23h 20m

$562

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 3/23

1:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

8:10 am-7:40 am

1 stop14h 30m

$562

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Best time to book a flight from Switzerland to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to San Francisco (average of $460). Flying from Switzerland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $586). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Switzerland to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

When flying from Switzerland to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Switzerland to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Switzerland to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

The most flights from CH0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Switzerland to San Francisco delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Switzerland and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Switzerland to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Switzerland to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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 January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, United Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines from Switzerland to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,674 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,756 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,705 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Switzerland to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Switzerland?

    For a flight from Switzerland to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Switzerland to San Francisco flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Switzerland to San Francisco.

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

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways fly from Switzerland to San Francisco in about 16h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 35m. Switzerland and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5786 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $301. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, as they are both options that can get you from Switzerland to San Francisco for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Switzerland to San Francisco?

    Most travelers choose Zurich - San Francisco, Basel EuroAirport Swiss - San Francisco or Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - San Francisco when deciding on the best route from Switzerland to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Switzerland to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Switzerland to San Francisco is $662. On average you can expect to pay $924. The most popular route, (Zurich - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $498.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to San Francisco (average of $460). Flying from Switzerland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $586). 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 5 airlines flying from Switzerland to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Switzerland 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$491Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$499Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$505Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$544Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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