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$368+ Cheap flights from Switzerland to San Francisco (SFO)

ZRH — SFO
Dec 6 — Dec 131
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Cheapest flights from Switzerland to San Francisco

Wed 11/411:05 am -
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Thu 11/265:25 pm -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 11/1$649
Thu 11/199:50 am -
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Wed 11/411:05 am -
1 stop16h 40m
Wed 11/255:25 pm -
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Deal found 11/1$651
Sat 12/58:45 am -
1 stop16h 20m
Tue 12/812:50 pm -
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Wed 11/411:05 am -
1 stop16h 40m
Tue 11/245:25 pm -
1 stop17h 35m
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Mon 11/167:40 am -
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Sun 11/2911:20 pm -
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Deal found 11/1$655
Wed 12/26:50 am -
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Wed 12/96:00 am -
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Thu 12/31:55 pm -
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Sun 12/611:20 pm -
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Thu 12/107:00 am -
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Sat 11/1411:20 am -
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Fri 11/277:25 pm -
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Sun 11/1511:20 am -
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Wed 11/257:25 pm -
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Deal found 11/2$662
Sat 11/149:15 am -
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Mon 12/146:35 am -
2 stops18h 05m
Deal found 11/1$663

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$641
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$368

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$786

Good round-trip deal

$778 or less

Good one-way deal

$848 or less
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From Switzerland to San Francisco
One-way flight from Switzerland to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Switzerland to San Francisco.
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GenevaSan Francisco

GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - SFO San Francisco

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 12/12

6:05 am-2:45 pm

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$368

BaselSan Francisco

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - SFO San Francisco

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 12/10

3:20 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops56h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$442

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - SFO San Francisco

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 12/14

6:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$466

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - SFO San Francisco

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 2/8

8:45 pm-12:33 am

2 stops36h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$470

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - SFO San Francisco

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 11/10

6:20 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop29h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$480

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - SFO San Francisco

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 3/30

10:10 am-8:44 pm

2 stops19h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$490

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - SFO San Francisco

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 11/11

6:05 am-2:45 pm

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$498

BaselSan Francisco

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - SFO San Francisco

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 4/2

7:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$504

BaselSan Francisco

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - SFO San Francisco

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 4/4

7:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$505

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 2/23

6:50 am-2:55 pm

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$506

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to San Francisco (average of $801). Flying from Switzerland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $960). 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?

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.

How often are flights from Switzerland to San Francisco delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Switzerland and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 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 Friday 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 22% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Switzerland to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS,Aer Lingus, andUnited 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.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(

Related info for your journey

  • 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 11.0 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and British Airways fly from Switzerland to San Francisco in about 16h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 45m. 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 British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $340. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and American Airlines, 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?

  • 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 (71%), United Airlines (60%), SWISS( 60%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Switzerland to San Francisco is $601. On average you can expect to pay $943. The most popular route, (Zurich - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $644.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to San Francisco (average of $801). Flying from Switzerland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $960). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$573Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Aer LingusCheapest$618Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$621Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$686Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$696Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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