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 27h 10m. 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 $496, and SWISS, from $505. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Zurich to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to San Francisco

The most flights from ZRH to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 $1,357, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $502. The most popular route (Zurich - San Francisco), is priced around $451.

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

Consider Air Canada (73%), United Airlines (71%) or SWISS (71%) 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 British Airways, Delta or Lufthansa 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 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.

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 5 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.

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.

$478+ Cheap Flights from Zurich to San Francisco

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Zurich to San Francisco flights typically cost between $621 and $873 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $500 on Scandinavian Airlines (Nov 20-Nov 27).

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Round-trip from	$500 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$478 (Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest in	February
Average price	$700
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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 September 29, 2025.

Thu 11/208:25 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 11/274:40 pmSFO - ZRH

2 stops16h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$500

Fri 12/56:55 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops28h 40mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 12/74:40 pmSFO - ZRH

2 stops16h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$501

Fri 10/311:00 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops34h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 11/134:40 pmSFO - ZRH

2 stops16h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$502

Mon 10/206:05 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop28h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon 10/275:35 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 9/28

$504

Sun 11/238:25 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 11/294:40 pmSFO - ZRH

2 stops34h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$507

Mon 10/206:05 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop28h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 1/144:35 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop21h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 9/28

$511

Thu 11/1312:15 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops35h 20mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 11/164:40 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$512

Sat 11/88:25 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 11/154:40 pmSFO - ZRH

2 stops34h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$513

Wed 10/298:25 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop31h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 11/24:40 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$514

Fri 11/71:00 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops34h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 11/284:40 pmSFO - ZRH

2 stops35h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$517

Best flights from Zurich to San Francisco
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Fri 3/68:25 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 3/105:40 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$502

Tue 10/216:05 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop29h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 10/295:35 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 9/26

$531

Wed 11/2611:25 amZRH - SFO

1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/66:00 amSFO - ZRH

2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$586

Sat 11/88:25 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 11/154:40 pmSFO - ZRH

2 stops34h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$513

Fri 11/211:00 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops34h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 11/294:40 pmSFO - ZRH

2 stops34h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$517

Thu 10/238:15 amZRH - SFO

1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/119:20 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop25h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$586

Mon 10/271:00 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops59h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 3/85:40 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$525

Thu 11/1312:15 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops35h 20mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 5/114:45 pmSFO - ZRH

2 stops34h 25mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$536

Sun 12/218:25 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 1/14:40 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$540

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Wed 10/156:20 amZRH - SFO

1 stop17h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 10/295:35 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 9/28

$533

Mon 10/206:05 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop28h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon 10/275:35 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 9/28

$504

Mon 10/206:05 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop28h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 1/144:35 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop21h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 9/28

$511

Tue 10/216:05 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop29h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 10/295:35 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 9/26

$531

Mon 10/278:25 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop27h 45mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 3/125:40 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$522

Mon 10/271:00 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops59h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 3/95:40 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$525

Tue 10/288:25 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop27h 45mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 11/24:40 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$507

Wed 10/298:25 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop31h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 11/24:40 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$514

Wed 10/298:25 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop31h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 3/85:40 pmSFO - ZRH

1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$521

Fri 10/311:00 pmZRH - SFO

2 stops34h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 11/134:40 pmSFO - ZRH

2 stops16h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$502

One-way flights from Zurich to San Francisco
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Tue 11/2511:00 amZRH - SFO

3 stops45h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$478

Mon 10/276:10 amZRH - SFO

1 stop17h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 9/29

$479

Mon 10/279:20 pmZRH - SFO

3 stops34h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$486

Fri 3/206:10 pmZRH - SFO

3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$489

Sun 10/196:05 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop29h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 9/28

$496

Sun 12/78:40 pmZRH - SFO

3 stops36h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$497

Fri 10/3110:35 amZRH - SFO

3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$503

Wed 11/128:25 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$508

Sun 11/21:30 pmZRH - SFO

1 stop34h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 9/28

$511

Fri 11/216:10 pmZRH - SFO

3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$512

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ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 3/6

8:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

5:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$502

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 11/8

8:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

4:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$513

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 11/21

1:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

4:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$517

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 10/27

1:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops59h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

5:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$525

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 10/21

6:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

5:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$531

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 11/13

12:15 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops35h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

4:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$536

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 12/21

8:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

4:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 00m

$540

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Wed 11/26

11:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-7:40 am

2 stops16h 40m

$586

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 10/23

8:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

9:20 pm-7:40 am

1 stop25h 20m

$586

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 12/14

9:40 am-8:43 am

3 stops32h 03m

$513

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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 September.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 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 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.

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

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 $276). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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

7,964 reviews

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

7,964 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,964 reviews

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

7.5

Good

1,749 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,964 reviews

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

1,501 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,964 reviews

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

8,924 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,964 reviews

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

7,406 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,964 reviews

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

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 5 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.
How long is the flight from Zurich to San Francisco?
Departing from Zurich to San Francisco will take you 27h 10m. 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 $496, and SWISS, from $505. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to San Francisco?
Consider Air Canada (73%), United Airlines (71%) or SWISS (71%) 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 $1,357, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $502. The most popular route (Zurich - San Francisco), is priced around $451.
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 $357). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$491	Average$636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$496	Average$763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
SWISS	Cheapest$505	Average$758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
Delta	Cheapest$528	Average$685	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$572	Average$771	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
British Airways	Cheapest$618	Average$918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%

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$478+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO)

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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 September 29, 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 September 29, 2025.