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$275+ 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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$501
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$275
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$806

Good round-trip deal

$643 or less

Good one-way deal

$414 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 September 16, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:15 amSJC - ZRH
2 stops41h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/38:25 pmZRH - SJC
2 stops34h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$501
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:00 amLAS - ZRH
2 stops28h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/312:55 pmZRH - LAS
2 stops40h 04mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$502
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/2912:07 pmSMF - ZRH
2 stops37h 33mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/78:25 pmZRH - SMF
2 stops34h 48mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$502
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/81:30 pmSJC - ZRH
3 stops21h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/2310:20 amZRH - SJC
2 stops21h 39mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$516
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/299:17 amLAS - ZRH
2 stops26h 23mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/510:25 amZRH - LAS
2 stops21h 57mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$517
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/196:15 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops22h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/410:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 41mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$517
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:15 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops28h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/510:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 41mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$524
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/89:17 amLAS - ZRH
3 stops25h 23mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/1510:25 amZRH - LAS
2 stops21h 54mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$529
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:10 amLAS - ZRH
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/277:05 amZRH - LAS
2 stops23h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$538
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/259:10 amLAS - ZRH
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/37:05 amZRH - LAS
2 stops23h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$539
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/194:40 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop33h 45mAir Canada
Tue 11/41:00 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop31h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$540
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:17 amLAS - ZRH
2 stops26h 23mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/410:25 amZRH - LAS
2 stops21h 57mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$544

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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zurich that are best for you.

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Zurich

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Depart

Return

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SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/29

12:07 pm-9:40 am

2 stops37h 33m

Zurich

Fri 11/7

8:25 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops34h 48m

$502

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops41h 40m

Zurich

Wed 2/25

8:25 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$502

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/29

9:17 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 23m

Zurich

Wed 11/5

10:25 am-11:22 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$517

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/11

9:21 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 19m

Zurich

Wed 11/19

10:25 am-8:42 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$524

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Fri 11/7

10:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Zurich

Fri 11/21

10:25 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$524

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 1/13

3:59 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Zurich

Tue 1/27

10:25 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$524

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Zurich

Mon 1/26

10:25 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$524

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Wed 1/14

4:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Zurich

Wed 1/28

1:20 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops37h 08m

$556

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 1/13

6:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Zurich

Tue 1/27

1:00 pm-11:38 am

1 stop31h 38m

$557

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 11/11

8:40 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop33h 35m

Zurich

Tue 11/18

1:00 pm-11:38 am

1 stop31h 38m

$557

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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, 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 $1,147). 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 September 16, 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.

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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 54 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?

    Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada can get you from California to Zurich in just under 24h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 08m. 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 $317 on SWISS. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $398 and Scandinavian Airlines from $417 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 $3,344 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $376 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Zurich) is currently priced at $469.

  • 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 $1,147). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$415Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
LEVELCheapest$440Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$451Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$462Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$491Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$491Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$535Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$551Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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