$627+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
Oct 23 — Oct 301
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 23, 2026.
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 23, 2026.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/312:30 pm -
3 stops35h 20m
Tue 11/104:45 pm -
2 stops17h 30m
Deal found 9/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$709
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Tue 9/2210:55 am -
1 stop35h 20m
Mon 10/53:15 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/21![ITA Airways logo]()
$710
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/151:40 pm -
2 stops34h 00m
Fri 10/234:45 pm -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 9/18![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$711
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 11/78:25 pm -
1 stop27h 25m
Thu 3/255:45 pm -
2 stops33h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$712
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Mon 10/191:35 pm -
Nonstop12h 00m
Sun 11/81:40 pm -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 9/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$714
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Mon 9/281:35 pm -
Nonstop12h 00m
Mon 10/1212:55 pm -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 9/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$715
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 11/2310:15 am -
1 stop18h 21m
Wed 12/210:34 am -
2 stops22h 51m
Deal found 9/18![American Airlines logo]()
$716
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Mon 11/97:00 am -
1 stop14h 35m
Thu 11/192:45 pm -
2 stops17h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$717
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Tue 10/2710:15 am -
1 stop17h 03m
Thu 11/510:34 am -
2 stops20h 01m
Deal found 9/22![American Airlines logo]()
$718
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/142:35 pm -
2 stops29h 04m
Wed 10/2811:25 am -
2 stops21h 20m
Deal found 9/19![Air Canada logo]()
$719
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/137:05 pm -
1 stop27h 05m
Sun 3/214:05 pm -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 9/19![ITA Airways logo]()
$720
Best flights from Zurich to San FranciscoDiscover 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 September 23, 2026.
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 September 23, 2026.
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 1/148:25 pm -
1 stop27h 25m
Mon 1/184:45 pm -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 9/22![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$724
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 1/147:00 am -
1 stop14h 35m
Mon 1/187:25 pm -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$725
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Tue 10/67:15 am -
2 stops20h 48m
Tue 10/209:12 am -
2 stops20h 28m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$733
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Tue 10/2711:25 am -
1 stop13h 40m
Fri 11/610:40 am -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$725
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/810:15 am -
2 stops22h 22m
Wed 10/214:35 pm -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$766
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 11/77:00 am -
1 stop18h 05m
Mon 11/237:25 pm -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 9/18![United Airlines logo]()
$725
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 1/287:00 am -
1 stop14h 35m
Sun 2/147:25 pm -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$726
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Tue 10/62:35 pm -
1 stop14h 15m
Sat 10/106:45 am -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 9/20![United Airlines logo]()
$733
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 10/189:50 am -
2 stops31h 45m
Sun 10/254:24 pm -
2 stops19h 21m
Deal found 9/20![United Airlines logo]()
$737
Last-minute flights from Zurich to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Zurich to San Francisco. Data last updated September 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Zurich to San Francisco. Data last updated September 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Mon 9/281:35 pm -
Nonstop12h 00m
Mon 10/1212:55 pm -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 9/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$715
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Tue 9/291:10 pm -
Nonstop12h 05m
Thu 10/81:55 pm -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 9/18![United Airlines logo]()
$734
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Tue 9/298:15 am -
2 stops18h 19m
Fri 10/911:10 pm -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 9/19![United Airlines logo]()
$736
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Tue 9/291:15 pm -
1 stop14h 45m
Tue 10/61:50 pm -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 9/21![United Airlines logo]()
$738
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Wed 9/301:35 pm -
Nonstop12h 00m
Wed 10/1410:47 am -
1 stop15h 43m
Deal found 9/19![Air Canada logo]()
$723
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/18:00 am -
1 stop15h 30m
Mon 10/191:25 pm -
2 stops22h 20m
Deal found 9/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$724
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/111:55 am -
1 stop22h 04m
Mon 10/1912:55 pm -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$733
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Fri 10/28:15 am -
2 stops18h 20m
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Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 9/19![United Airlines logo]()
$730
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Fri 10/28:15 am -
2 stops18h 19m
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1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$731
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Fri 10/28:15 am -
2 stops18h 20m
Fri 10/166:38 pm -
1 stop26h 47m
Deal found 9/21![United Airlines logo]()
$732
One-way flights from Zurich to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Zurich to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 23, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Zurich to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 23, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 12/206:40 am -
2 stops17h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![American Airlines logo]()
$627
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Thu 11/59:40 am -
3 stops38h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$629
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Tue 10/611:10 am -
3 stops36h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$630
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Tue 9/299:30 am -
2 stops38h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$638
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Fri 12/186:15 am -
2 stops26h 43m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![British Airways logo]()
$639
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/86:00 am -
1 stop17h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![TAP AIR PORTUGAL logo]()
$641
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Tue 10/139:55 pm -
3 stops33h 54m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$652
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/207:05 pm -
2 stops33h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Finnair logo]()
$654
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 September 23, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $709 (Scandinavian Airlines) |
One-way from | $627 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $868 |
Good round-trip deal | $865 or less |
Good one-way deal | $774 or less |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 23, 2026.
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 Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Fri 12/18
6:15 am-11:58 pm
2 stops26h 43m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$639
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Fri 10/9
6:35 am-8:50 pm
2 stops23h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$659
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Thu 12/31
6:50 am-9:02 pm
2 stops23h 12m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$670
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Tue 9/29
6:05 pm-2:35 pm
1 stop29h 30m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$683
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Thu 10/8
6:00 am-2:30 pm
1 stop17h 30m
San Francisco
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$697
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Thu 1/14
8:25 pm-2:50 pm
1 stop27h 25m
San Francisco
Mon 1/18
4:45 pm-9:40 am
1 stop31h 55m
$724
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Thu 1/14
7:00 am-12:35 pm
1 stop14h 35m
San Francisco
Mon 1/18
7:25 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop11h 05m
$725
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Tue 10/27
11:25 am-5:05 pm
1 stop13h 40m
San Francisco
Fri 11/6
10:40 am-11:10 am
1 stop15h 30m
$725
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Sat 11/7
7:00 am-4:05 pm
1 stop18h 05m
San Francisco
Mon 11/23
7:25 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop11h 05m
$725
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Thu 1/28
7:00 am-12:35 pm
1 stop14h 35m
San Francisco
Sun 2/14
7:25 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop11h 05m
$726
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco?
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $979). 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 September 23, 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.
How often are flights from Zurich to San Francisco delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between Zurich and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.
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 21% of flights being delayed.
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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 September 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS,United Airlines, andLufthansa 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.
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
6.8
Crew
8.2
Reviews
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4.0
OkayAnonymous,Aug 2023
ZRH - ORD
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
6.8
Crew
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Aug 2023
ZRH - ORD
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
6.8
Crew
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Aug 2023
ZRH - ORD
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.5
Food
7.1
Entertainment
6.8
Crew
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Aug 2023
ZRH - ORD
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