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$280+ 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
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 October 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1112:15 pmSMF - ZRH
2 stops18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/1110:15 amZRH - SMF
2 stops21h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2211:54 pmLAS - ZRH
1 stop23h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/510:15 amZRH - LAS
1 stop21h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$444
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:10 amLAS - ZRH
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Tue 11/111:30 pmZRH - LAS
1 stop38h 58mDelta
Deal found 10/22$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1112:56 pmLAS - ZRH
2 stops17h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1810:15 amZRH - LAS
1 stop17h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 10/2211:35 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/510:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop20h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/2512:43 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/310:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop17h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$453
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Mon 10/277:10 amLAS - ZRH
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Tue 11/111:30 pmZRH - LAS
1 stop17h 52mDelta
Deal found 10/21$454
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/187:00 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Wed 11/261:30 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop19h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/22$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Mon 12/112:56 pmLAS - ZRH
2 stops17h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/910:15 amZRH - LAS
2 stops21h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1811:41 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/2610:15 amZRH - SAN
2 stops20h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$456
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/211:08 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/910:15 amZRH - SMF
2 stops21h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$456
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:00 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop19h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 11/244:30 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop32h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/22$458

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 October 23, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$442
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$280
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$729

Good round-trip deal

$593 or less

Good one-way deal

$442 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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zurich that are best for you.

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Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/22

11:54 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 21m

Zurich

Fri 12/5

10:15 am-10:29 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$444

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/5

7:10 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 20m

Zurich

Fri 11/14

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 29m

$454

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

Zurich

Wed 11/26

1:30 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$454

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/10

11:59 am-10:30 am

1 stop13h 31m

Zurich

Tue 11/18

1:30 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$459

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 11/4

6:25 am-10:30 am

2 stops19h 05m

Zurich

Tue 11/18

1:30 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$459

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 12/23

10:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 20m

Zurich

Fri 1/9

1:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$459

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Wed 1/21

6:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops30h 50m

Zurich

Wed 2/4

7:05 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$462

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/22

3:35 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 55m

Zurich

Fri 12/5

10:45 am-10:14 pm

2 stops20h 29m

$474

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/18

1:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Zurich

Tue 11/25

1:00 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops38h 56m

$484

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/23

11:28 pm-10:30 am

1 stop26h 02m

Zurich

Thu 1/8

2:15 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$487

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Best time to book a flight from California to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 $697). 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 October 23, 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 evening, 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.

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 62 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?

    American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from California to Zurich in just under 16h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 36m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5737 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 Scandinavian Airlines from $341 and United Airlines from $396 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Zurich, Los Angeles - 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 $3,350 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $331 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich) is currently priced at $478.

  • 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 $697). 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$415Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
LEVELCheapest$440Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$451Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$460Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$513Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$525Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$552Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Aer LingusCheapest$564Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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