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$278+ 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 19, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1811:46 amLAS - ZRH
2 stops18h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/2610:15 amZRH - LAS
1 stop21h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/187:45 amLAS - ZRH
2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/269:40 amZRH - LAS
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$454
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/188:49 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops16h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/261:10 pmZRH - SMF
2 stops29h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$459
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/184:05 pmLAS - ZRH
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Wed 11/261:10 pmZRH - LAS
1 stop17h 39mSWISS
Deal found 11/18$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1611:54 pmLAS - ZRH
1 stop23h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/2310:15 amZRH - LAS
1 stop17h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$504
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1610:13 pmLAS - ZRH
2 stops27h 17mDelta
Sun 11/231:30 pmZRH - LAS
2 stops18h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/16$509
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:20 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Sat 12/131:30 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop31h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/17$514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:43 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:35 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$519
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:25 pmLAS - ZRH
2 stops16h 15mLufthansa
Wed 11/267:05 amZRH - LAS
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$543
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/304:40 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops16h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/108:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/17$603
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/274:40 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops16h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/108:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/18$604
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/294:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop35h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 12/106:10 amZRH - SFO
1 stop17h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/18$605

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 November 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$440
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$278
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$774

Good round-trip deal

$533 or less

Good one-way deal

$400 or less
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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 November 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zurich that are best for you.

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San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 1/18

6:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops30h 50m

Zurich

Tue 1/27

7:05 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops34h 36m

$462

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/29

12:30 am-7:55 am

1 stop22h 25m

Zurich

Tue 2/3

1:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 49m

$479

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 1/27

7:05 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 25m

Zurich

Sun 2/8

1:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

$479

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/28

12:30 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Zurich

Sun 2/1

1:20 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$479

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Thu 1/8

7:05 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 25m

Zurich

Fri 1/16

1:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

$479

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Fri 2/6

8:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop17h 25m

Zurich

Tue 2/10

9:40 am-8:49 pm

2 stops20h 09m

$479

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 1/27

6:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop32h 55m

Zurich

Sun 2/8

6:35 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$481

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Thu 1/15

6:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Zurich

Mon 1/19

4:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$481

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 2/10

8:37 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop33h 38m

Zurich

Thu 2/19

1:20 pm-11:53 am

1 stop31h 33m

$483

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sat 2/14

3:40 pm-7:40 am

2 stops31h 00m

Zurich

Sun 2/22

1:10 pm-8:40 am

2 stops28h 30m

$484

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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 $696). 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 November 19, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Zurich at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Zurich. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Zurich flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 19, 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).

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, American Airlines, and British Airways can get you from California to Zurich in just under 17h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 25m. 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 $298 on SWISS. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $365 and Scandinavian Airlines from $368 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Zurich, San Francisco - Zurich or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - 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 $3,866 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $273 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Zurich) is currently priced at $569.

  • 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 $696). 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$415Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
LEVELCheapest$440Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$451Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$458Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$501Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
CondorCheapest$522Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$525Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$569Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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