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$227+ Cheap flights from California to Zurich (ZRH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. 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 Zurich

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Round-trip from

$227
(SWISS)

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 Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:05 pmLAS - ZRH
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Wed 8/201:10 pmZRH - LAS
1 stop16h 26mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$227
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 oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/265:35 pmLAS - ZRH
1 stop13h 25mCondor
Thu 9/48:00 amZRH - LAS
1 stop16h 55mCondor
Deal found 6/12$573
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

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Zurich 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 Zurich that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/4

7:05 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

Zurich

Wed 8/20

1:10 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop16h 26m

$227

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

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/26

5:35 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Zurich

Thu 9/4

8:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$573

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

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Best time to book a flight from California to Zurich

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from California to Zurich 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 ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Zurich. 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 Zurich as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Zurich. 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 ZRH 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 Zurich by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich 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 Zurich when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Zurich by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, 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 Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from California to Zurich. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Zurich. 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 into for flights to Zurich from California?

    Zurich (ZRH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Zurich. It is only a 5.9 mi journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Zurich’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Zurich flight route?

    This flight path from California to Zurich 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 Zurich one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $380 on Condor. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Icelandair from $417 and British Airways from $424 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Zurich?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Zurich, San Francisco - Zurich or Ontario - Zurich when deciding on the best route from California to Zurich.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Zurich?

    On average you can expect to pay $3,222 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $312 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Zurich) is currently priced at $484.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Zurich?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Zurich?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Zurich 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 Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from California to Zurich 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 Zurich

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Zurich. 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$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LEVELCheapest$420Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$459Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$462Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$491Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$491Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$510Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
VuelingCheapest$529Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$538Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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