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$447+ 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$507
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$447
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$838

Good round-trip deal

$566 or less

Good one-way deal

$736 or less
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to San Francisco
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1911:45 amZRH - SFO
1 stop19h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/164:28 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops16h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$507
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/211:35 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/42:20 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/231:35 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/55:15 amSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:35 amZRH - SFO
2 stops23h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$510
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/811:40 amZRH - SFO
2 stops20h 29mBritish Airways
Sat 11/151:11 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops17h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/14$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/217:20 amZRH - SFO
1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/167:25 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$515
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/151:25 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/2811:40 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$516
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:20 amZRH - SFO
1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/116:30 amSFO - ZRH
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/810:35 amZRH - SFO
2 stops19h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/62:10 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$519
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2311:45 amZRH - SFO
1 stop20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:28 amSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$526
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:45 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 1/11:33 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops24h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/14$529

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San Francisco that are best for you.

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ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 12/25

1:15 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

7:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$508

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Wed 9/17

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

7:25 am-10:40 am

2 stops18h 15m

$508

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 9/2

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

2:20 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$508

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 9/20

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

7:25 am-10:40 am

2 stops18h 15m

$508

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 9/15

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

2:20 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$509

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 11/8

1:15 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

7:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$509

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 9/20

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

11:33 pm-7:45 am

1 stop23h 12m

$510

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 12/18

12:45 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops19h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

4:28 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$511

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 11/8

11:40 am-11:09 pm

2 stops20h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

1:11 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops17h 19m

$511

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 9/19

12:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops20h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

7:25 am-10:40 am

2 stops18h 15m

$514

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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
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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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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 56 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 $276). Flying from Zurich 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 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 August 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 August 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS, and Scandinavian 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7.6
Good
1,699 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,468 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

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  • 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 are 4 flights from Zurich to San Francisco, all of which are around 12h 00m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 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.

  • 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 $492. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $528, and SWISS, from $597. 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 Air Canada (77%), United Airlines (73%) or SWISS (73%) 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 $1,933, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $558. The most popular route (Zurich - San Francisco), is priced around $417.

  • 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 $276). Flying from Zurich 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 6 airlines flying from Zurich to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$492Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$528Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$597Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$598Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$604Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$713Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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