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$214+ Cheap flights from California to Switzerland

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 3/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Switzerland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Switzerland flight deals. Data was last updated January 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$453
(oojo)

One-way from

$214
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$852

Good round-trip deal

$548 or less

Good one-way deal

$386 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Switzerland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Switzerland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 6, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/36:00 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop36h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/101:00 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop31h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 4/710:40 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop27h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/211:25 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop31h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$442
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:05 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Tue 2/101:00 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops32h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 1/6$452
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/284:00 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 2/49:10 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/1811:05 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/2711:45 amZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$455
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/284:00 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops21h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 2/21:20 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops42h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$456
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/166:05 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops31h 20mAir Canada
Fri 2/271:20 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops31h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 1/6$457
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/284:00 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops19h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 2/1110:10 amZRH - SAN
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$458
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/214:00 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 2/1110:10 amZRH - SAN
2 stops38h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$461
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/510:52 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops16h 03mSWISS
Fri 2/201:10 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 34mSWISS
Deal found 1/5$465
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 3/27:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mLufthansa
Sun 3/89:25 amZRH - SAN
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5$466
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Wed 2/2512:45 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/119:25 amZRH - SAN
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$471

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Switzerland 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 January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Switzerland that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Switzerland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 3/1

1:33 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 12m

Zurich

Wed 3/18

12:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$458

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 2/22

10:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 30m

Zurich

Sun 3/1

1:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

$486

Los AngelesGeneva

LAX - GVA

LAXGVA

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 40m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 3/12

10:20 am-12:17 am

2 stops21h 57m

$504

Los AngelesGeneva

LAX - GVA

LAXGVA

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

8:33 am-9:35 am

2 stops16h 02m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 2/9

11:20 am-10:28 pm

2 stops20h 08m

$504

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Wed 3/4

11:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Zurich

Sun 3/8

7:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$504

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 3/9

4:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Zurich

Sun 3/15

7:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$504

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 2/22

11:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Zurich

Sun 3/1

1:15 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop16h 34m

$505

Los AngelesGeneva

LAX - GVA

LAXGVA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

1:25 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 4/1

9:05 am-2:45 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$506

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Fri 2/20

10:59 am-2:45 pm

2 stops18h 46m

Zurich

Mon 2/23

1:15 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$507

Los AngelesGeneva

LAX - GVA

LAXGVA

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

11:40 am-4:40 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 3/31

2:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

$509

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Best time to book a flight from California to Switzerland

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Switzerland?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Switzerland (average of $358). Flying from California to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $714). 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 CA to CH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Switzerland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 6, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Switzerland

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Switzerland. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 6, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to CH0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Switzerland. 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 California to Switzerland flight route?

    This flight path from California to Switzerland was viewed by 61 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Switzerland?

    A quick flight from California to Switzerland can take about 17h 40m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $504. There are 5905 mi between California and Switzerland. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Switzerland one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $230. Users have also found prices from $250 and $268 on Iberia and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Switzerland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Switzerland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Switzerland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Switzerland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Switzerland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Switzerland 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 California to Switzerland?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Switzerland (average of $358). Flying from California to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $714). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Switzerland

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Switzerland. 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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$415Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$451Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LEVELCheapest$474Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$476Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$492Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$500Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$505Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
CondorCheapest$529Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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