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$239+ 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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$536
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$239
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,226

Good round-trip deal

$663 or less

Good one-way deal

$446 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 June 12, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:52 amSJC - ZRH
2 stops21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/37:05 pmZRH - SJC
2 stops34h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$515
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 8/107:00 amBUR - ZRH
1 stop18h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/221:25 pmZRH - BUR
2 stops32h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 8/47:00 amONT - ZRH
1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/201:35 pmZRH - ONT
1 stop15h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$546
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 8/102:02 pmSNA - ZRH
1 stop32h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/221:35 pmZRH - SNA
1 stop15h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$558
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1111:50 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/251:20 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop30h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$563
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/95:10 amONT - ZRH
2 stops20h 00mAir Canada
Wed 10/11:25 pmZRH - ONT
2 stops31h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$566
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/94:25 pmBUR - ZRH
2 stops31h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/2311:45 amZRH - BUR
2 stops30h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 10/156:30 amSJC - ZRH
1 stop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/33:30 pmZRH - SJC
2 stops39h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$570
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/109:20 pmSNA - ZRH
2 stops28h 05mDelta
Fri 8/2210:10 amZRH - SNA
1 stop21h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/10$571
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/912:40 pmBUR - ZRH
2 stops36h 45mDelta
Fri 8/2210:10 amZRH - BUR
2 stops35h 52mDelta
Deal found 6/10$581
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/296:30 amSJC - ZRH
1 stop16h 35mDelta
Wed 8/1310:10 amZRH - SJC
1 stop18h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/11$583
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2612:30 pmSNA - ZRH
2 stops19h 15mAir Canada
Sun 12/71:20 pmZRH - SNA
2 stops41h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$585

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Switzerland that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Switzerland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Wed 10/15

5:52 am-12:10 pm

2 stops21h 18m

Zurich

Mon 11/3

7:05 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops34h 38m

$515

BurbankZurich

BUR - ZRH

BURZRH

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 8/10

7:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop18h 20m

Zurich

Fri 8/22

1:25 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops32h 37m

$536

OntarioZurich

ONT - ZRH

ONTZRH

Ontario

Mon 8/4

7:00 am-6:10 am

1 stop14h 10m

Zurich

Wed 8/20

1:35 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop15h 58m

$546

Santa AnaZurich

SNA - ZRH

SNAZRH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/10

2:02 pm-7:45 am

1 stop32h 43m

Zurich

Fri 8/22

1:35 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop15h 53m

$558

OntarioZurich

ONT - ZRH

ONTZRH

Ontario

Tue 9/9

5:10 am-10:10 am

2 stops20h 00m

Zurich

Wed 10/1

1:25 pm-12:13 pm

2 stops31h 48m

$566

BurbankZurich

BUR - ZRH

BURZRH

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 8/9

4:25 pm-8:50 am

2 stops31h 25m

Zurich

Sat 8/23

11:45 am-9:36 am

2 stops30h 51m

$570

Santa AnaZurich

SNA - ZRH

SNAZRH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/10

9:20 pm-10:25 am

2 stops28h 05m

Zurich

Fri 8/22

10:10 am-10:12 pm

1 stop21h 02m

$571

BurbankZurich

BUR - ZRH

BURZRH

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 8/9

12:40 pm-10:25 am

2 stops36h 45m

Zurich

Fri 8/22

10:10 am-1:02 pm

2 stops35h 52m

$581

Santa AnaZurich

SNA - ZRH

SNAZRH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/26

12:30 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Zurich

Sun 12/7

1:20 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$585

OntarioZurich

ONT - ZRH

ONTZRH

Ontario

Sun 9/7

2:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Zurich

Thu 9/25

11:50 am-12:17 am

2 stops21h 27m

$588

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Best time to book a flight from California to Switzerland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Switzerland

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Switzerland (average of $637). Flying from California to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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 June 12, 2025.

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 June 12, 2025.

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).

Rainfall in Switzerland by month

Plan your trip to Switzerland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Switzerland ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Switzerland when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Switzerland by month

Plan your trip to Switzerland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Switzerland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Switzerland, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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  • How popular is this California to Switzerland flight route?

    This flight path from California to Switzerland was viewed by 65 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Iberia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $351. Users have also found prices from $354 and $408 on Vueling and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, respectively.

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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Switzerland (average of $637). Flying from California to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$417Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
LEVELCheapest$420Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$459Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$462Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$491Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$491Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$510Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$527Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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