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$391+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
Apr 28 — May 51
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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 March 29, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/248:25 pm
ZRH
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SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 5/34:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$645
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/208:00 am
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Condor
Tue 9/154:30 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 05m
Condor
Deal found 3/24$647
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/118:00 am
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Condor
Tue 5/264:30 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 05m
Condor
Deal found 3/27$650
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/118:00 am
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Condor
Mon 5/184:30 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 15m
Condor
Deal found 3/27$651
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 10/138:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/275:40 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$654
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/38:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/174:40 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$655
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/264:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/28$656
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 5/104:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$661
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 5/168:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/304:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop31h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$662
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/88:00 am
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Condor
Thu 9/244:30 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 10m
Condor
Deal found 3/26$663

Find flight deals from Zurich to San Francisco

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 March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$645
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$391
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$880

Good round-trip deal

$800 or less

Good one-way deal

$730 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Zurich-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Zurich-San Francisco flights.
From Zurich to San Francisco
One-way flight from Zurich to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Zurich to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zurich to San Francisco.

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 6/8

8:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

4:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$682

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 4/24

12:50 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops34h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

4:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$701

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Wed 9/23

2:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

4:45 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 55m

$704
Quickest round-trip

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 6/19

7:15 am-2:20 pm

1 stop16h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

2:20 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$731

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

1:35 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$742

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-6:16 pm

2 stops20h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

11:55 am-1:55 pm

2 stops17h 00m

$747

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 5/14

1:35 pm-12:39 am

1 stop20h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

10:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 35m

$750

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 9/19

8:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

4:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$755

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 5/1

2:20 pm-1:23 am

2 stops20h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

11:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop25h 40m

$777

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 9/18

3:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops34h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

7:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$787

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to San Francisco

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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 80 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 $675). 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 March 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to San Francisco as you normally would.

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The best insider tips for Zurich to San Francisco flights

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Our travel experts
Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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.

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 March 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS,United Airlines, andScandinavian 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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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.

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

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

    Departing from Zurich to San Francisco will take you 15h 30m. 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 $455. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from $496, and SWISS, from $502. These flights start at 43% 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 cheapest flights from Zurich to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zurich to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,540, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $710. The most popular route (Zurich - San Francisco), is priced around $557.

  • 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 $675). 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

Discover the top 5 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$455Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$496Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$502Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$571Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$618Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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