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$265+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Nov 6 — Nov 131
Thu 11/6
Thu 11/13
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 October 7, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$465
(oojo)

One-way from

$265
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$741

Good round-trip deal

$650 or less

Good one-way deal

$421 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 October 7, 2025.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:00 amSFO - GVA
2 stops18h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/198:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/7$470
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:00 amSFO - GVA
2 stops27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/68:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/5$502
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
Mon 12/14:40 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop17h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/1011:00 amGVA - SFO
1 stop36h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/5$509
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/217:00 amSFO - GVA
2 stops18h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/308:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/6$512
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/64:40 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop17h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/198:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/5$514
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/810:30 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops26h 55mAir Canada
Fri 11/211:20 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop31h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 10/6$520
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
Wed 11/197:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/37:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$522
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Mon 11/312:35 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops21h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/128:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/7$524
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
Wed 11/199:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops16h 25mAir Canada
Thu 12/412:40 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops18h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 10/4$524
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2210:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops24h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/510:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 41mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/6$525
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Tue 10/2810:00 amSAN - ZRH
3 stops25h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/1110:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/7$529
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 11/64:40 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop17h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/128:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/7$531

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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 October 7, 2025.
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 FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

1:00 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 3/11

8:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$473

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 11/6

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$502

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Zurich

Sun 2/8

10:25 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$519

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops18h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 11/9

11:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$524

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

3:30 pm-10:15 am

2 stops33h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 11/9

11:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$524

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 2/2

10:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Zurich

Tue 2/17

10:25 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$525

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Thu 11/6

10:30 pm-7:55 am

1 stop24h 25m

Zurich

Thu 11/20

1:20 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops35h 42m

$537

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 1/27

11:08 am-3:15 pm

1 stop19h 07m

Zurich

Sun 2/8

11:45 am-8:47 pm

1 stop18h 02m

$547

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-7:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Zurich

Wed 12/3

1:20 pm-11:28 am

1 stop31h 08m

$549

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

3:40 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 11/9

2:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 15m

$550

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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 $695). 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 October 7, 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.

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 October 7, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to CH0 are scheduled on a Friday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 57 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 13h 30m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $550. There are 5818 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 SWISS. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $331. Users have also found prices from $337 and $339 on Scandinavian Airlines and Austrian 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, 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 $695). 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 October 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$415Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
LEVELCheapest$440Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$451Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$463Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$492Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$543Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$552Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Aer LingusCheapest$569Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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