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$377+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
jun 17 — jun 241
ter 6/17
ter 6/24
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 junho 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$573
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$377
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$802

Good round-trip deal

$708 or less

Good one-way deal

$709 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 junho 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
sex 10/176:00 amBSL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mAmerican Airlines
ter 10/289:40 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop33h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$573
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sáb 11/16:50 amBSL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mBritish Airways
sáb 11/154:28 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops16h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$574
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 8/237:20 amGVA - SFO
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
qua 9/108:58 amSFO - GVA
2 stops16h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$576
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
qua 9/107:25 amGVA - SFO
1 stop15h 25mAmerican Airlines
qua 10/158:14 amSFO - GVA
2 stops17h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$577
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 6/177:15 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways
ter 7/14:14 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops17h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$578
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
ter 6/177:15 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 35mAmerican Airlines
ter 7/14:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$580
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
seg 9/83:45 pmZRH - SFO
3 stops34h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
seg 9/224:20 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/10$585
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
qui 6/197:00 amGVA - SFO
2 stops17h 48mMultiple Airlines
sáb 7/54:35 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$587
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 8/207:15 amGVA - SFO
1 stop13h 30mDelta
sáb 9/137:00 amSFO - GVA
2 stops17h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/12$589
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 10/310:50 amZRH - SFO
2 stops22h 09mMultiple Airlines
qua 10/154:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$594
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
seg 8/2511:00 amGVA - SFO
1 stop14h 30mScandinavian Airlines
seg 9/87:40 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop29h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$594
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 8/1910:05 amGVA - SFO
1 stop14h 50mAer Lingus
sex 8/295:45 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop13h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 6/11$595

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 junho 12, 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

sex 10/17

6:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

ter 10/28

9:40 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$573

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

sáb 11/1

6:50 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

sáb 11/15

4:28 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops16h 32m

$574

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

sáb 8/23

7:20 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

qua 9/10

8:58 am-10:35 am

2 stops16h 37m

$576

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

qua 9/10

7:25 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

qua 10/15

8:14 am-10:35 am

2 stops17h 21m

$577

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

sáb 10/11

6:00 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops31h 30m

San Francisco

sáb 10/25

8:50 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$578

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

dom 10/19

7:45 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

dom 11/2

2:31 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$580

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

sex 9/5

7:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

sex 9/26

4:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$581

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

seg 9/8

3:45 pm-4:45 pm

3 stops34h 00m

San Francisco

seg 9/22

4:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$585

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

qua 8/20

7:15 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 30m

San Francisco

sáb 9/13

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 40m

$589

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

sex 10/3

10:50 am-11:59 pm

2 stops22h 09m

San Francisco

qua 10/15

4:35 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$594

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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 $364). 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 junho 12, 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 junho 12, 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).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 junho 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Switzerland to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,077 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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, 4 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 $541. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and British Airways, 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: United Airlines (77%), SWISS (77%), Air Canada( 71%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Switzerland to San Francisco is $596. On average you can expect to pay $1,630. The most popular route, (Zurich - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $475.

  • 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 $364). 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 junho 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$390Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$492Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$544Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$574Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$611Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$713Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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