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$372+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Jun 1 — Jun 81
Mon 6/1
Mon 6/8
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 May 2, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/55:15 pm
LAS
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 35m
Condor
Tue 5/198:00 am
ZRH
-
LAS
1 stop16h 15m
Condor
Deal found 4/30$682
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/144:45 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 55m
Condor
Thu 5/218:00 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Condor
Deal found 4/27$701
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/54:45 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 05m
Condor
Wed 5/134:40 pm
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop31h 05m
Condor
Deal found 4/27$703
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/38:10 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/1310:55 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop33h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$707
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 5/114:45 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 55m
Condor
Tue 5/268:00 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Condor
Deal found 4/27$715
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/1111:20 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop36h 25m
Condor
Deal found 5/1$721
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 4/274:45 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 55m
Condor
Fri 5/18:00 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Condor
Deal found 4/27$723
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/94:45 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 55m
Condor
Thu 5/218:00 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Condor
Deal found 4/30$728
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sun 5/104:45 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 55m
Condor
Tue 5/264:45 pm
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop31h 00m
Condor
Deal found 5/2$729
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 9/228:10 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/67:40 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop19h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1$730
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 9/204:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/106:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
2 stops29h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/1$730
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 9/68:10 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop36h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/156:50 pm
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1$731

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 May 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$701
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$372
(AirNGo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$776

Good round-trip deal

$975 or less

Good one-way deal

$468 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($98 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 May 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 May 2, 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

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

4:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Zurich

Thu 10/15

10:25 am-12:50 am

2 stops23h 25m

$783

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Thu 10/1

8:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Zurich

Tue 10/13

1:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop31h 05m

$797

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 8/24

10:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops43h 10m

Zurich

Tue 9/15

2:55 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops41h 00m

$799

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Tue 9/15

4:45 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Zurich

Wed 9/30

8:00 am-7:07 pm

2 stops20h 07m

$810

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

7:20 am-3:40 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Zurich

Thu 9/17

8:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$820

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/6

10:14 am-3:45 pm

1 stop20h 31m

Zurich

Sat 9/19

9:55 am-9:10 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$917

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Thu 9/3

1:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Zurich

Thu 9/10

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop13h 50m

$922

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/21

7:40 am-8:40 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Zurich

Tue 5/26

8:00 am-11:23 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$930

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/20

11:22 am-8:50 pm

2 stops24h 28m

Zurich

Sun 9/27

7:00 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops37h 32m

$933

BurbankZurich

BUR - ZRH

BURZRH

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 10/13

1:20 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Zurich

Tue 10/20

11:20 am-9:58 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$942

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Zurich

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

Booking 81 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.

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 May 2, 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 53 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, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from California to Zurich in just under 17h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5921 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 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 $3,757 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $372 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich) is currently priced at $567.

  • 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 May 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$455Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$467Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$485Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$500Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$504Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
CondorCheapest$515Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$525Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$592Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$601Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$603Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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