$622+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
Sep 12 — Sep 191
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 August 13, 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 August 13, 2026.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/257:00 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Thu 10/88:10 pm -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$696
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Wed 8/268:25 pm -
1 stop27h 15m
Wed 9/94:45 pm -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 8/8![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$700
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Tue 9/111:45 am -
2 stops21h 00m
Tue 9/152:00 pm -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 8/10![British Airways logo]()
$701
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/257:00 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Tue 10/610:35 am -
2 stops15h 30m
Deal found 8/9![KLM logo]()
$702
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/258:25 pm -
1 stop27h 15m
Fri 10/24:45 pm -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 8/11![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$703
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Mon 8/247:05 pm -
1 stop27h 10m
Mon 9/73:15 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 8/9![ITA Airways logo]()
$704
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 9/1111:45 am -
1 stop16h 59m
Tue 9/296:00 am -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 8/12![British Airways logo]()
$705
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Fri 8/2810:55 am -
1 stop35h 20m
Wed 6/23:15 pm -
1 stop33h 50m
Deal found 8/10![ITA Airways logo]()
$706
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Wed 8/267:05 pm -
1 stop27h 10m
Wed 6/23:15 pm -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 8/10![ITA Airways logo]()
$707
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/247:00 am -
2 stops17h 54m
Wed 10/710:35 am -
2 stops15h 30m
Deal found 8/9![KLM logo]()
$708
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Thu 8/277:05 pm -
1 stop27h 10m
Thu 9/243:15 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 8/9![ITA Airways logo]()
$715
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Fri 8/288:25 pm -
1 stop27h 15m
Wed 9/94:45 pm -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 8/8![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$717
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 August 13, 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 August 13, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/308:15 am -
1 stop13h 25m
Sun 9/136:00 am -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 8/12![United Airlines logo]()
$747
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/37:00 am -
2 stops17h 54m
Sun 10/1110:35 am -
2 stops15h 30m
Deal found 8/8![KLM logo]()
$763
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/319:20 am -
2 stops20h 42m
Mon 9/146:35 am -
2 stops18h 25m
Deal found 8/9![Delta logo]()
$787
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 9/911:20 am -
1 stop17h 30m
Wed 9/162:25 pm -
Nonstop10h 55m
Deal found 8/12![United Airlines logo]()
$747
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/12:35 pm -
1 stop14h 10m
Mon 9/147:35 pm -
Nonstop11h 15m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$750
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/228:15 am -
1 stop20h 35m
Tue 9/297:35 pm -
Nonstop11h 15m
Deal found 8/8![United Airlines logo]()
$807
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/307:05 am -
1 stop14h 30m
Sun 11/87:25 pm -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$808
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Mon 10/122:35 pm -
1 stop14h 15m
Sun 10/258:25 pm -
Nonstop11h 05m
Deal found 8/9![United Airlines logo]()
$809
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/201:35 pm -
Nonstop12h 00m
Sun 10/47:45 pm -
1 stop31h 00m
Deal found 8/8![United Airlines logo]()
$809
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Mon 8/249:25 am -
1 stop14h 50m
Mon 9/77:35 pm -
Nonstop11h 15m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$809
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Mon 8/248:15 am -
2 stops18h 19m
Fri 8/2811:30 pm -
1 stop23h 15m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$815
Last-minute flights from Zurich to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Zurich to San Francisco. Data last updated August 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Zurich to San Francisco. Data last updated August 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Mon 8/247:05 pm -
1 stop27h 10m
Mon 9/73:15 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 8/9![ITA Airways logo]()
$704
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Wed 8/268:25 pm -
1 stop27h 15m
Wed 9/94:45 pm -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 8/8![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$700
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Wed 8/267:05 pm -
1 stop27h 10m
Wed 6/23:15 pm -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 8/10![ITA Airways logo]()
$707
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Thu 8/277:05 pm -
1 stop27h 10m
Thu 9/243:15 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 8/9![ITA Airways logo]()
$715
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Fri 8/2810:55 am -
1 stop35h 20m
Wed 6/23:15 pm -
1 stop33h 50m
Deal found 8/10![ITA Airways logo]()
$706
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Fri 8/288:25 pm -
1 stop27h 15m
Wed 9/94:45 pm -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 8/8![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$717
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Tue 9/111:45 am -
2 stops21h 00m
Tue 9/152:00 pm -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 8/10![British Airways logo]()
$701
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 9/1111:45 am -
1 stop16h 59m
Tue 9/296:00 am -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 8/12![British Airways logo]()
$705
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/247:00 am -
2 stops17h 54m
Wed 10/710:35 am -
2 stops15h 30m
Deal found 8/9![KLM logo]()
$708
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/257:00 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Thu 10/88:10 pm -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$696
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/257:00 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Tue 10/610:35 am -
2 stops15h 30m
Deal found 8/9![KLM logo]()
$702
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/258:25 pm -
1 stop27h 15m
Fri 10/24:45 pm -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 8/11![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$703
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 August 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Zurich to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 13, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sun 8/306:05 pm -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 8/10![TAP AIR PORTUGAL logo]()
$622
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sun 9/66:55 am -
2 stops38h 55m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$623
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/266:05 pm -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 8/10![TAP AIR PORTUGAL logo]()
$625
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:20 am -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 8/11![TAP AIR PORTUGAL logo]()
$626
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/151:15 pm -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 8/11![TAP AIR PORTUGAL logo]()
$628
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/108:00 am -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 8/11![Condor logo]()
$629
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 9/209:30 pm -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 8/12![TAP AIR PORTUGAL logo]()
$630
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 9/208:55 pm -
3 stops44h 19m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$632
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/187:10 am -
3 stops37h 50m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$636
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/278:00 am -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 8/12![Condor logo]()
$640
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 August 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $696 (KLM) |
One-way from | $622 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $892 |
Good round-trip deal | $870 or less |
Good one-way deal | $779 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 13, 2026.
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
Cheapest round-trip
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Sun 8/30
8:15 am-12:40 pm
1 stop13h 25m
San Francisco
Sun 9/13
6:00 am-6:10 am
1 stop15h 10m
$747
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Wed 9/9
11:20 am-7:50 pm
1 stop17h 30m
San Francisco
Wed 9/16
2:25 pm-10:20 am
Nonstop10h 55m
$747
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Tue 9/1
2:35 pm-7:45 pm
1 stop14h 10m
San Francisco
Mon 9/14
7:35 pm-3:50 pm
Nonstop11h 15m
$750
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Sat 10/3
7:00 am-3:54 pm
2 stops17h 54m
San Francisco
Sun 10/11
10:35 am-11:05 am
2 stops15h 30m
$763
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Mon 8/31
9:20 am-9:02 pm
2 stops20h 42m
San Francisco
Mon 9/14
6:35 am-10:00 am
2 stops18h 25m
$787
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Tue 9/22
8:15 am-7:50 pm
1 stop20h 35m
San Francisco
Tue 9/29
7:35 pm-3:50 pm
Nonstop11h 15m
$807
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Fri 10/30
7:05 am-1:35 pm
1 stop14h 30m
San Francisco
Sun 11/8
7:25 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop11h 05m
$808
Quickest round-trip
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Mon 10/12
2:35 pm-7:50 pm
1 stop14h 15m
San Francisco
Sun 10/25
8:25 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop11h 05m
$809
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Sun 9/20
1:35 pm-4:35 pm
Nonstop12h 00m
San Francisco
Sun 10/4
7:45 pm-11:45 am
1 stop31h 00m
$809
ZurichSan Francisco
ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco
ZRHSFO
Zurich
Mon 8/24
9:25 am-3:15 pm
1 stop14h 50m
San Francisco
Mon 9/7
7:35 pm-3:50 pm
Nonstop11h 15m
$809
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 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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ZRH-SFO
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco?
Booking 61 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of $740). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $977). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 13, 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 19% of weekly flights between Zurich and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 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 16% 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 August 13, 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.
Overall
7.5
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
6.8
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Aug 2023
ZRH - ORD
Overall
7.5
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
6.8
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Aug 2023
ZRH - ORD
Overall
7.5
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
6.8
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Aug 2023
ZRH - ORD
Overall
7.5
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
6.8
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Aug 2023
ZRH - ORD
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$496 | Average$892 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$507 | Average$884 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$595 | Average$874 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |