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$370+ 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$580
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$370
(Iberia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$958

Good round-trip deal

$561 or less

Good one-way deal

$736 or less
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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 July 30, 2025.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1411:55 amBSL - SFO
2 stops19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/35:30 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop15h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$580
This British Airways 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 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 stops20h 08mBritish Airways
Sat 11/155:30 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$582
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.
Tue 10/1411:25 amBSL - SFO
1 stop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/3010:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$629
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:05 amBSL - SFO
1 stop18h 50mLufthansa
Sun 8/312:00 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop20h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 7/29$634
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.
Thu 10/239:35 amGVA - SFO
2 stops42h 03mAustrian Airlines
Thu 10/308:35 amSFO - GVA
2 stops40h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$640
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.
Fri 10/178:25 pmBSL - SFO
2 stops31h 03mAustrian Airlines
Wed 11/58:25 amSFO - BSL
2 stops40h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$649
This Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/238:10 pmGVA - SFO
2 stops52h 52mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/315:40 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop32h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$649
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2810:10 amGVA - SFO
1 stop16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/109:00 amSFO - GVA
2 stops16h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$652
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1211:30 amBSL - SFO
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/191:20 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$657
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:15 amGVA - SFO
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/44:30 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$659
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/129:20 amGVA - SFO
1 stop17h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/282:20 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$661
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.
Sat 9/138:50 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops25h 50mAustrian Airlines
Sat 10/48:40 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$670

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 July 30, 2025.
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

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 10/14

11:55 am-10:09 pm

2 stops19h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

5:30 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$580

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 11/1

7:10 am-7:18 pm

2 stops20h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

5:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$582

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 10/14

11:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

10:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$629

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 8/15

6:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

2:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$634

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 10/23

9:35 am-6:38 pm

2 stops42h 03m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

8:35 am-8:50 am

2 stops40h 15m

$640

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 10/23

8:10 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops52h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

5:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 35m

$649

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 10/17

8:25 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops31h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

8:25 am-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$649

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 8/28

10:10 am-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

9:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops16h 35m

$652

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 9/12

11:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops19h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

1:20 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$657

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 9/2

7:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

4:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$659

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Switzerland to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Switzerland with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Switzerland 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.

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 July 30, 2025.

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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from CH0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 July 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Austrian 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,316 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Iberia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $370. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and LEVEL, 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, Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - San Francisco or Basel EuroAirport Swiss - San Francisco when deciding on the best route from Switzerland to San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Switzerland to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Switzerland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (80%), United Airlines (76%), SWISS( 76%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Switzerland to San Francisco is $557. On average you can expect to pay $2,205. The most popular route, (Zurich - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $426.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Switzerland 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Switzerland to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$492Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$528Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$544Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$574Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$608Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$738Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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