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$315+ 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Zurich

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 July 24, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 9/15:15 pm
LAS
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ZRH
1 stop13h 20m
Condor
Tue 9/88:00 am
ZRH
-
LAS
1 stop16h 15m
Condor
Deal found 7/23$641
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 8/115:15 pm
LAS
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 20m
Condor
Mon 8/314:45 pm
ZRH
-
LAS
1 stop31h 30m
Condor
Deal found 7/23$661
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/135:15 pm
LAS
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 25m
Condor
Tue 8/258:00 am
ZRH
-
LAS
1 stop16h 15m
Condor
Deal found 7/23$674
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/185:15 pm
LAS
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 35m
Condor
Tue 8/258:00 am
ZRH
-
LAS
1 stop16h 15m
Condor
Deal found 7/20$688
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 10/135:15 pm
LAS
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 20m
Condor
Tue 10/208:00 am
ZRH
-
LAS
1 stop16h 15m
Condor
Deal found 7/23$689
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/185:15 pm
LAS
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 20m
Condor
Sun 8/3011:20 am
ZRH
-
LAS
1 stop15h 30m
Condor
Deal found 7/22$690
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/35:15 pm
LAS
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 25m
Condor
Thu 9/108:00 am
ZRH
-
LAS
1 stop16h 15m
Condor
Deal found 7/23$692
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 8/115:15 pm
LAS
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 35m
Condor
Wed 9/24:40 pm
ZRH
-
LAS
1 stop31h 35m
Condor
Deal found 7/23$694
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/39:00 am
LAS
-
ZRH
1 stop16h 40m
SWISS
Tue 11/101:10 pm
ZRH
-
LAS
1 stop18h 07m
SWISS
Deal found 7/23$695
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/107:20 am
LAS
-
ZRH
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/1712:10 pm
ZRH
-
LAS
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$705
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 10/15:15 pm
LAS
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 25m
Condor
Thu 10/88:00 am
ZRH
-
LAS
1 stop16h 15m
Condor
Deal found 7/23$708
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 12/15:35 pm
SAN
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ZRH
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/151:00 pm
ZRH
-
SAN
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$715

Find flight deals from California to Zurich

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Zurich flight deals. Data was last updated July 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$641
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$315
(Booking.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,245

Good round-trip deal

$903 or less

Good one-way deal

$472 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($158 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zurich that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/7

8:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop14h 05m

Zurich

Wed 12/9

11:45 am-9:59 pm

2 stops19h 14m

$730

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/9

7:00 am-7:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Zurich

Thu 11/12

10:20 am-9:37 pm

1 stop20h 17m

$764

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

4:30 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Zurich

Wed 9/9

8:00 am-6:23 pm

2 stops19h 23m

$790

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

7:16 am-8:45 pm

2 stops28h 29m

Zurich

Sun 9/27

8:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$810

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 9/6

8:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Zurich

Sun 9/13

8:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$815

OntarioZurich

ONT - ZRH

ONTZRH

Ontario

Tue 11/3

6:46 am-7:55 am

1 stop16h 09m

Zurich

Tue 11/10

9:40 am-6:29 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$819

OntarioZurich

ONT - ZRH

ONTZRH

Ontario

Wed 11/11

6:46 am-7:55 am

1 stop16h 09m

Zurich

Wed 11/18

9:40 am-6:29 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$819

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 9/22

6:15 am-8:05 am

2 stops40h 50m

Zurich

Tue 10/6

1:25 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop31h 51m

$820

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/21

4:17 pm-11:45 am

2 stops34h 28m

Zurich

Fri 10/2

9:50 am-10:46 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$826

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/26

6:27 pm-7:45 am

2 stops28h 18m

Zurich

Wed 10/7

1:35 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop15h 32m

$829

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zurich (average of $758). Flying from California to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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 July 24, 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 July 24, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to ZRH are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Zurich?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Zurich flights typically cost between $874 and $1,338 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $748 on Condor (Aug 20-Aug 27).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Zurich?

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Zurich. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 80 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, Condor, and Delta can get you from California to Zurich in just under 14h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5695 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 $159 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $268 and Austrian Airlines from $298 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Zurich, San Francisco - 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 $4,790 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $398 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Zurich) is currently priced at $608.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zurich (average of $758). Flying from California to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$455Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$485Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$500Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$523Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$525Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$549Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$553Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
CondorCheapest$561Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$592Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$603Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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