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$380+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$506
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$380
(Expedia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$686

Good round-trip deal

$507 or less

Good one-way deal

$536 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 September 15, 2025.

This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/188:00 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 30mCondor
Sun 9/214:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 15mCondor
Deal found 9/14$505
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/148:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/294:40 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops34h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$506
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/2510:20 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/286:00 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops33h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$507
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/2012:15 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops35h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/274:40 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops16h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$513
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 9/1810:05 amGVA - SFO
1 stop14h 50mAer Lingus
Thu 9/255:40 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop13h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 9/15$513
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/248:15 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop29h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/296:00 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop31h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$516
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2910:20 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/127:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop29h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$517
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/218:00 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 30mCondor
Tue 10/285:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop19h 15mCondor
Deal found 9/15$518
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/68:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/154:40 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop17h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$521
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 9/289:35 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops27h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/127:40 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops32h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$522
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 9/248:35 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop28h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/87:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop29h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$525
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 11/96:45 amGVA - SFO
2 stops23h 37mAir Canada
Mon 11/248:25 amSFO - GVA
2 stops19h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$526

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 September 15, 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

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 3/1

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

5:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$506

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 9/25

11:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

7:40 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$540

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 10/25

10:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

11:10 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 25m

$543

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 10/1

10:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

7:00 am-7:30 am

1 stop15h 30m

$543

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 10/1

6:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

6:30 am-6:35 am

2 stops16h 05m

$543

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 10/29

6:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

5:10 am-7:35 am

2 stops17h 25m

$543

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 10/15

6:10 am-7:55 pm

1 stop22h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

6:30 am-7:40 am

1 stop16h 10m

$543

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 10/14

10:15 am-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

8:30 am-9:55 am

1 stop16h 25m

$543

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 10/24

6:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

8:25 am-7:35 am

1 stop14h 10m

$543

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA - SFO

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 10/14

10:15 am-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-6:25 am

1 stop15h 25m

$543

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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, 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 $357). 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 September 15, 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 September 15, 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 September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, and United 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
7.5
Good
1,730 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,730 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,730 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,730 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,730 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,730 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,730 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

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 American Airlines fly from Switzerland to San Francisco in about 14h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 40m. Switzerland and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5818 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 British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $388. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines 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, 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 (72%), United Airlines (68%), SWISS( 68%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Switzerland to San Francisco is $495. On average you can expect to pay $636. The most popular route, (Zurich - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $448.

  • 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 $357). 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 6 airlines flying from Switzerland to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$434Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$492Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$496Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$504Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$528Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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