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$253+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZRH
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Switzerland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Switzerland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/314:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop21h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 1/103:45 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops55h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/17$954
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/319:21 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/107:10 amZRH - SFO
2 stops26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,037
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/284:40 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops16h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/1010:25 amZRH - SFO
2 stops23h 44mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,052
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/284:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/107:10 amZRH - SFO
2 stops26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,098
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:25 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2412:20 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/235:20 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/255:45 pmGVA - SFO
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,267
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/309:41 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/101:00 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops19h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,286
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:25 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/257:10 amZRH - SFO
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/165:20 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/297:55 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops36h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,303
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/183:35 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops18h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/2511:00 amGVA - SFO
2 stops20h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,415
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/273:05 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop18h 00mITA Airways
Tue 1/611:40 amGVA - SFO
2 stops55h 03mITA Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,436
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/242:40 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/263:55 pmGVA - SFO
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,450

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Switzerland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Switzerland flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$611
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$253
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,400

Good round-trip deal

$673 or less

Good one-way deal

$535 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Switzerland that are best for you.

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San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

5:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Zurich

Tue 3/24

10:25 am-10:59 pm

2 stops20h 34m

$615

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

4:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Zurich

Sun 5/17

8:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$650

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

4:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Zurich

Sun 5/17

8:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$650

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

1:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Zurich

Wed 1/21

10:25 am-11:04 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$679

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 40m

Zurich

Tue 5/12

10:25 am-11:12 pm

2 stops21h 47m

$679

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

7:10 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 30m

Zurich

Mon 1/19

8:25 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$679

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

7:10 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 30m

Zurich

Sat 1/17

10:25 am-11:04 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$679

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

7:10 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 30m

Zurich

Fri 1/23

1:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$683

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

7:35 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Zurich

Mon 4/13

3:45 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$706

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-7:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 5/20

8:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$717

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Switzerland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Switzerland from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Switzerland

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Switzerland (average of $358). Flying from San Francisco to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $809). 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 SFO to CH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from San Francisco to Switzerland by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Switzerland?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Switzerland flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Switzerland

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 18, 2025.

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

How often are flights from San Francisco to Switzerland delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Switzerland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 193 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Switzerland flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Switzerland flights?

Over the last year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Switzerland, such as SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,608 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,103 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Condor
6.4
Okay
392 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,817 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Switzerland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Switzerland. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Switzerland flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco to Switzerland have been viewed 55 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from San Francisco to Switzerland in about 14h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 05m. There are 5786 mi between San Francisco and Switzerland. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $303 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scandinavian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Iberia and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with prices starting from $335 and $380, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    The most popular route from San Francisco to Switzerland is San Francisco - Zurich. You may also consider San Francisco - Basel EuroAirport Swiss or San Francisco - Geneva Geneve-Cointrin.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Switzerland consider choosing United Airlines (86%), SWISS (86%) or Air Canada (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Switzerland is $428. On average you can expect to pay $6,774. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich), can usually be booked for $510.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Switzerland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Switzerland?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Switzerland (average of $358). Flying from San Francisco to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $809). 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 San Francisco to Switzerland

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$487Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$492Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$548Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$552Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$559Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$586Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$606Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$608Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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