Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Switzerland from $277

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — ZRH
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Switzerland?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Switzerland, book at least 49 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 45% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,360 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,603.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Switzerland from San Francisco average $994. You can even find prices in April for less than $994, as users have found deals to Switzerland from as low as $474. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Switzerland from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 40%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Switzerland (SFO - CH)?

When flying from San Francisco to Switzerland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Scandinavian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Switzerland

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Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Switzerland

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One-way flights to Switzerland from San Francisco

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San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 10/18

1 stop14h 20m

Zurich

Wed 11/1

1 stop30h 50m

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sat 1/20

1 stop20h 55m

Zurich

Sun 1/28

1 stop34h 15m

San FranciscoGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Thu 11/2

1 stop18h 05m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 11/13

1 stop27h 00m

San FranciscoGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Thu 11/2

2 stops19h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 11/13

1 stop18h 29m

San FranciscoGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 11/15

2 stops16h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 11/28

2 stops19h 06m

San FranciscoGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Thu 10/5

1 stop16h 09m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 10/10

1 stop19h 39m

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 10/8

1 stop19h 15m

Zurich

Mon 10/23

1 stop26h 15m

San FranciscoGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Thu 2/15

2 stops18h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 2/29

2 stops17h 30m

San FranciscoGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Thu 10/19

1 stop14h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 10/22

1 stop29h 10m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Scandinavian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa from San Francisco to Switzerland. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
189 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Switzerland flights.

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.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Switzerland for under $600 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Switzerland for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Scandinavian Airlines for just $517, but on average you can expect to pay $604.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Switzerland for under $800 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Switzerland under $800. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Switzerland is less than $795.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Switzerland for under $600?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Switzerland within the next 7 days for less than $600.

How popular is this San Francisco to Switzerland flight route?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Switzerland?

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 (83%), SWISS (83%) or Air Canada (66%) 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 $328. On average you can expect to pay $1,745. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich), can usually be booked for $507.

What does SFO to ZRH mean?

SFO and ZRH are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to ZRH refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Zurich Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Airport (GVA), Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), Mulhouse EuroAirport (MLH), Belp Airport (BRN), Lugano Airport (LUG).

Destination points for flights from San Francisco to Switzerland

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Switzerland

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Switzerland choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$486Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$518Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$518Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest$525Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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VuelingCheapest$547Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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British AirwaysCheapest$570Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapest$629Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$642Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest$689Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IberiaCheapest$699Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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