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$220+ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Dec 21 — Dec 281
Sun 12/21
Sun 12/28
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 November 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$485
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$220
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$774

Good round-trip deal

$533 or less

Good one-way deal

$400 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 November 21, 2025.

This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/53:20 pmLAX - GVA
1 stop17h 45mITA Airways
Tue 12/96:55 pmGVA - LAX
1 stop27h 35mITA Airways
Deal found 11/19$529
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/298:17 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops52h 58mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/148:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/19$545
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/24:45 pmLAX - GVA
1 stop15h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 12/106:20 pmGVA - LAX
1 stop29h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/19$566
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/114:45 pmLAX - GVA
1 stop15h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 1/276:05 amGVA - LAX
1 stop17h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/20$589
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 1/231:00 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops34h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/19$600
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/304:40 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop17h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/48:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/20$603
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/33:20 pmLAX - GVA
1 stop17h 45mITA Airways
Tue 12/96:55 pmGVA - LAX
1 stop27h 35mITA Airways
Deal found 11/19$603
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:40 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops40h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/212:55 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop32h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/19$603
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/304:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/48:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/20$604
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/74:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/148:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/20$606
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:40 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops40h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/2212:15 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops35h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/19$607
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/114:45 pmLAX - GVA
1 stop15h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 1/316:05 amGVA - LAX
1 stop17h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/21$608

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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 November 21, 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 FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

11:05 am-10:20 am

2 stops38h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 4/22

8:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$494

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

1:00 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 4/22

8:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$523

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

11:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 4/23

8:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$523

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

5:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 3/20

8:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$526

Los AngelesGeneva

LAX - GVA

LAXGVA

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

3:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 2/24

6:55 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$529

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Fri 2/20

1:26 pm-9:40 am

2 stops35h 14m

Zurich

Tue 2/24

10:25 am-9:56 pm

2 stops20h 31m

$535

Los AngelesGeneva

LAX - GVA

LAXGVA

Los Angeles

Fri 12/5

3:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 12/9

6:55 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$539

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

1:00 pm-10:15 am

2 stops36h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 1/20

8:10 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops35h 54m

$539

Los AngelesGeneva

LAX - GVA

LAXGVA

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

7:45 am-11:00 am

2 stops18h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 3/5

7:10 am-4:40 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$540

Los AngelesGeneva

LAX - GVA

LAXGVA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

8:40 am-11:10 am

2 stops18h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 3/18

10:35 am-5:05 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$548

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Best time to book a flight from California to Switzerland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Switzerland from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Switzerland (average of $224). Flying from California to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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 November 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Switzerland is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Switzerland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Switzerland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Switzerland flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

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 45m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $529. 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 $220. Users have also found prices from $241 and $288 on Delta and SWISS, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Switzerland (average of $224). Flying from California to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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 November 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$415Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
LEVELCheapest$440Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$451Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$458Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$492Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$501Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
CondorCheapest$522Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$540Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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