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$246+ Cheap flights from California to Zurich (ZRH)

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Zurich

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Zurich flight deals. Data was last updated January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$428
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$246
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$852

Good round-trip deal

$548 or less

Good one-way deal

$386 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 January 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/2712:49 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop17h 41mSWISS
Tue 2/31:15 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop16h 34mSWISS
Deal found 1/8$428
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/34:00 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop14h 30mSWISS
Tue 2/101:15 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop16h 34mSWISS
Deal found 1/6$429
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/310:52 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop36h 03mBrussels Airlines
Tue 2/108:45 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 02mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 1/6$430
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:15 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/127:10 amZRH - SAN
2 stops22h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:00 amSMF - ZRH
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/121:20 pmZRH - SMF
2 stops41h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$440
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/58:15 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mAir Canada
Tue 5/121:25 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop16h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/261:05 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop33h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/31:00 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop31h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$442
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 3/35:35 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Tue 3/179:25 amZRH - SAN
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 1/8$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 3/111:05 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1810:45 amZRH - SAN
2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$446
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/812:45 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/221:25 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop31h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$448
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:05 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Tue 2/101:00 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop31h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 1/6$452
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/91:19 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops23h 41mBritish Airways
Mon 2/167:35 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$453

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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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zurich that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-7:40 am

1 stop15h 40m

Zurich

Thu 3/12

1:20 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops41h 31m

$440

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 3/1

11:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Zurich

Wed 3/18

1:10 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$446

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/2

2:10 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Zurich

Thu 3/12

10:10 am-12:45 am

2 stops22h 35m

$456

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 3/1

1:33 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 12m

Zurich

Wed 3/18

12:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$458

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

12:30 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Zurich

Fri 2/27

1:20 pm-11:52 am

2 stops31h 32m

$471

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/5

12:58 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops18h 47m

Zurich

Thu 2/12

1:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$477

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

5:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Zurich

Fri 2/27

1:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$477

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 3/9

11:03 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 12m

Zurich

Sun 3/15

7:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$479

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Thu 3/19

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop19h 30m

Zurich

Thu 4/2

12:40 pm-12:11 am

1 stop20h 31m

$480

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

4:55 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Zurich

Fri 2/27

10:10 am-10:41 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$481

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Best time to book a flight from California to Zurich

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zurich (average of $358). Flying from California to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $714). 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 January 8, 2026.

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 January 8, 2026.

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).

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 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 Zurich?

    United Airlines, British Airways, and Air Canada can get you from California to Zurich in just under 15h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5737 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $319 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scandinavian Airlines from $324 and SWISS from $333 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Zurich, Los Angeles - Zurich or San Jose - 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 $3,608 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $255 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich) is currently priced at $496.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zurich (average of $358). Flying from California to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $714). 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$415Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$451Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LEVELCheapest$474Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$487Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$500Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$525Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$529Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$587Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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