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$378+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$627
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$378
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$678

Good round-trip deal

$828 or less

Good one-way deal

$787 or less
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Fri 11/147:15 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop26h 50mITA Airways
Thu 11/273:05 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 11/10$619
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:25 amZRH - SFO
2 stops21h 19mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/244:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/9$626
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:25 amZRH - SFO
2 stops22h 34mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/274:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$633
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/138:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/3012:26 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops36h 14mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$635
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1110:25 amZRH - SFO
2 stops18h 59mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 1/94:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$641
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:50 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops28h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/3012:26 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops36h 14mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$642
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:45 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops55h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 12/14:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/10$647
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1110:25 amZRH - SFO
2 stops18h 59mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/104:40 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops16h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$648

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich 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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Zurich

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San Francisco

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Depart

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Price

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 4/2

2:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

4:45 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 55m

$660

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 4/2

3:50 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops34h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

7:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$660

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 4/2

8:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

4:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$663

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 2/1

10:25 am-8:29 pm

2 stops19h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

4:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$675

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 2/5

6:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

3:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$687

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 2/6

11:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

3:40 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$687

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 1/12

6:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

5:30 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$692

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 12/16

6:50 am-3:57 pm

2 stops18h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$696

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 4/3

11:20 am-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

12:45 am-7:45 am

1 stop22h 00m

$703

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 2/6

11:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

7:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$705

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Zurich-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zurich-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of $469). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $677). 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 ZRH to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich 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 November 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to San Francisco?

The best insider tips for Zurich to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Zurich to San Francisco trip
Airports
ZRH

For efficient check-in, use Swiss Air's areas 1 and 3. Arriving by train? Check-in area 3 is most convenient.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. It takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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 November 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, and United Airlines from Zurich to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,571 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,513 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,784 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich 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 airports do I use to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

    Booking a flight from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from Zurich to San Francisco. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Zurich to San Francisco, all of which are around 11h 50m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco.

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

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

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

    Departing from Zurich to San Francisco will take you 32h 45m. The distance from Zurich to San Francisco is about 5822 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to San Francisco round-trip from $491. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from $504, and United Airlines, from $572. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Consider United Airlines (67%), SWISS (67%) or Air Canada (63%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San Francisco.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zurich to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,372, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $705. The most popular route (Zurich - San Francisco), is priced around $448.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of $469). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $677). 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 4 airlines flying from Zurich to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Zurich 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$491Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$504Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$572Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$648Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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