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$354+ 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 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
May 18 — May 251
Mon 5/18
Mon 5/25
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 April 18, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/55:15 pm
LAS
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ZRH
1 stop13h 20m
Condor
Tue 5/198:00 am
ZRH
-
LAS
1 stop16h 15m
Condor
Deal found 4/13$634
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/54:45 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 50m
Condor
Mon 5/118:00 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Condor
Deal found 4/17$678
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/78:10 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/203:10 pm
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop29h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$680
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 5/114:45 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 55m
Condor
Tue 5/198:00 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Condor
Deal found 4/15$681
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/44:45 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 55m
Condor
Mon 5/188:00 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Condor
Deal found 4/17$682
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/31:25 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop39h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/171:35 pm
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/18$684
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 4/294:45 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 50m
Condor
Sun 5/178:00 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Condor
Deal found 4/16$685
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/268:10 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/127:40 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop19h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$686
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 5/104:45 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 00m
Condor
Wed 5/2011:20 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop36h 25m
Condor
Deal found 4/14$687
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 9/268:10 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/81:35 pm
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/14$689
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 5/78:10 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/133:10 pm
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop29h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15$693
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/248:10 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop33h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/33:10 pm
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop36h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$694

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 April 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$634
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$354
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$920

Good round-trip deal

$879 or less

Good one-way deal

$476 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 April 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zurich that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Tue 9/15

10:07 am-8:50 pm

2 stops25h 43m

Zurich

Tue 9/22

8:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$860

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 9/6

8:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Zurich

Wed 9/23

8:00 am-6:48 pm

2 stops19h 48m

$900

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/10

12:34 am-6:15 pm

2 stops32h 41m

Zurich

Mon 5/18

7:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$907

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

10:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Zurich

Mon 9/7

8:00 am-8:17 pm

2 stops21h 17m

$910

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/29

12:20 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Zurich

Fri 10/16

8:00 am-8:26 pm

2 stops21h 26m

$913
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 9/7

11:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop14h 20m

Zurich

Sat 9/19

7:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$917

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/6

11:07 pm-6:10 am

1 stop22h 03m

Zurich

Sat 9/19

9:50 am-10:22 pm

1 stop21h 32m

$919

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 9/6

11:36 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops27h 34m

Zurich

Wed 9/23

10:25 am-9:56 pm

2 stops20h 31m

$921

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

4:45 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Zurich

Sat 5/23

8:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops24h 57m

$950

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Sat 9/26

10:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Zurich

Fri 10/9

8:00 am-6:29 pm

2 stops19h 29m

$950

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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 $346). Flying from California to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,353). 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 April 18, 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.

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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 56 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?

    Condor, United Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines can get you from California to Zurich in just under 14h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 14m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5953 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 $268 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Iberia from $312 and SWISS from $314 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 $3,736 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $337 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich) is currently priced at $561.

  • 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 $346). Flying from California to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,353). 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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$455Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$467Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$485Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$500Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$504Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
CondorCheapest$519Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$525Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$561Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$592Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$599Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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