What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Zurich to San Francisco delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Zurich and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.

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 13h 25m. The distance from Zurich to San Francisco is about 5822 mi.

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 Lufthansa, from $499, and SWISS, from $507. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to San Francisco one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $301 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $330 and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $385 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to San Francisco

The most flights from ZRH to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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.

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).

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 $1,240, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $667. The most popular route (Zurich - San Francisco), is priced around $479.

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

Consider United Airlines (64%), SWISS (64%) or Air Canada (40%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San Francisco.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

Consider SWISS, United Airlines or British Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Zurich to San Francisco.

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.

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 5 airlines when you book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco.

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.

$368+ Flights from Zurich to San Francisco

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Zurich to San Francisco flights typically cost between $657 and $1,162 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $727 on British Airways (Jan 24-Feb 13).

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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 December 28, 2025.

Wed 12/319:40 amZRH - SFO

1 stop18h 36mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/145:25 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$734

Tue 12/3011:25 amZRH - SFO

1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/107:25 pmSFO - ZRH

Nonstop11h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$743

Wed 12/3111:45 amZRH - SFO

1 stop22h 32mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1012:50 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop14h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$751

Wed 12/3110:20 amZRH - SFO

1 stop18h 48mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/67:25 pmSFO - ZRH

Nonstop11h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$787

Tue 12/3011:25 amZRH - SFO

1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/77:25 pmSFO - ZRH

Nonstop11h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$804

Wed 12/319:40 amZRH - SFO

1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/77:25 pmSFO - ZRH

Nonstop11h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$848

Sun 12/287:05 amZRH - SFO

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/85:25 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$855

Sun 12/281:15 pmZRH - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mSWISS

Sun 1/45:25 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop19h 05mSWISS

Deal found 12/26

$857

Sun 12/281:15 pmZRH - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mSWISS

Thu 1/812:50 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop16h 55mSWISS

Deal found 12/26

$859

Sat 12/271:35 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop15h 00mLufthansa

Sat 1/39:40 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop15h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 12/26

$865

Best flights from Zurich to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Zurich to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Sun 6/148:15 amZRH - SFO

1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/282:20 pmSFO - ZRH

Nonstop11h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$744

Tue 5/1912:55 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops34h 45mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 5/234:45 pmSFO - ZRH

2 stops34h 25mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$838

Sun 4/268:15 amZRH - SFO

1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/262:20 pmSFO - ZRH

Nonstop11h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$748

Thu 4/91:15 pmZRH - SFO

Nonstop12h 00mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/1712:55 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$751

Sun 6/148:15 amZRH - SFO

1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/212:20 pmSFO - ZRH

Nonstop11h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$805

Fri 6/191:15 pmZRH - SFO

Nonstop12h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/12:00 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop13h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$810

Sat 4/411:20 amZRH - SFO

1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/207:35 pmSFO - ZRH

Nonstop11h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$864

Fri 4/38:15 amZRH - SFO

1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/167:35 pmSFO - ZRH

Nonstop11h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$865

Sat 6/201:35 pmZRH - SFO

Nonstop12h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 7/41:55 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$878

Tue 1/610:15 amZRH - SFO

1 stop36h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/67:25 pmSFO - ZRH

Nonstop11h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$919

Last-minute flights from Zurich to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Zurich to San Francisco. Data last updated December 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/19:40 amZRH - SFO

1 stop18h 36mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/1512:50 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$929

Thu 1/17:05 amZRH - SFO

1 stop14h 35mLufthansa

Fri 1/99:40 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop13h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 12/26

$1,082

Fri 1/211:45 amZRH - SFO

1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/212:50 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop14h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$1,089

Tue 1/610:15 amZRH - SFO

1 stop36h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/67:25 pmSFO - ZRH

Nonstop11h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$919

Tue 1/612:30 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops21h 17mAmerican Airlines

Fri 2/63:50 pmSFO - ZRH

2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$994

Tue 1/63:30 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/201:35 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$1,003

Tue 1/63:30 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops27h 53mAir Canada

Tue 1/208:35 amSFO - ZRH

1 stop15h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 12/26

$1,043

Tue 1/612:10 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops31h 29mAir Canada

Fri 2/68:25 amSFO - ZRH

2 stops21h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 12/26

$1,075

One-way flights from Zurich to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Zurich to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Mon 4/279:10 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$368

Thu 4/169:25 amZRH - SFO

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$381

Wed 4/299:10 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop29h 45mLEVEL

Deal found 12/26

$407

Tue 2/249:35 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$412

Wed 4/299:10 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$414

Thu 2/199:35 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$420

Mon 3/3010:35 amZRH - SFO

1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/25

$421

Mon 1/269:35 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$425

Wed 1/219:35 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$427

Sat 5/169:40 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$436

Mon 3/309:10 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop29h 45mLEVEL

Deal found 12/27

$438

Sat 4/48:30 amZRH - SFO

2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$443

Find flight deals from Zurich to San Francisco

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$727 (Flysmarter)
One-way from	$368 (Trip.com)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$915
Good round-trip deal	$798 or less
Good one-way deal	$781 or less

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 6/14

8:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

2:20 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$744

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 4/26

8:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

2:20 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$748

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 4/9

1:15 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 4/17

12:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop13h 50m

$751

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 6/14

8:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

2:20 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$805

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 6/19

1:15 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

2:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$810

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 5/19

12:55 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops34h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

4:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$838

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 4/4

11:20 am-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

7:35 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$864

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 4/3

8:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

7:35 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$865

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 6/20

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 7/4

1:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$878

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 1/6

10:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop36h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

7:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$919

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Deals found on 12/26

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to San Francisco

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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Thrive Travel	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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.

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

Booking 30 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of $490). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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?

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

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.

SFO

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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

1,829 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,829 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,829 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

Scandinavian Airlines

7.4

Good

1,630 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,829 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,114 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,829 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,658 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,829 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,616 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,829 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

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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 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 5 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 13h 25m. The distance from Zurich to San Francisco is about 5822 mi.
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 Lufthansa, from $499, and SWISS, from $507. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to San Francisco one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $301 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $330 and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $385 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to San Francisco?
Consider United Airlines (64%), SWISS (64%) or Air Canada (40%) 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 $1,240, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $667. The most popular route (Zurich - San Francisco), is priced around $479.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of $490). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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 Zurich to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$491	Average$531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$499	Average$830	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
SWISS	Cheapest$507	Average$769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
United Airlines	Cheapest$572	Average$794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
British Airways	Cheapest$648	Average$933	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to San FranciscoExplore 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 December 28, 2025.

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 December 28, 2025.

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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 December 28, 2025.