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$270+ Cheap flights from California to Zurich (ZRH)

LAX — ZRH
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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Cheapest flights from California to Zurich

Tue 12/11:30 pm -
1 stop17h 00m
Tue 12/151:05 pm -
1 stop18h 28m
Deal found 10/31$746
Wed 12/98:20 am -
1 stop16h 55m
Tue 12/151:05 pm -
1 stop18h 36m
Deal found 11/2$746
Mon 11/305:35 pm -
1 stop13h 45m
Tue 12/159:25 am -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 10/31$757
Mon 11/3012:55 pm -
1 stop36h 30m
Mon 12/78:25 pm -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 10/31$760
Sun 11/296:30 pm -
1 stop18h 55m
Tue 12/156:40 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 10/29$765
Wed 12/27:30 pm -
1 stop15h 10m
Thu 12/103:00 pm -
1 stop35h 00m
Deal found 10/31$767
Mon 11/2312:45 pm -
1 stop24h 40m
Tue 12/86:40 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 10/29$769
Tue 12/17:30 pm -
Nonstop11h 05m
Tue 12/151:10 pm -
Nonstop12h 25m
Deal found 10/29$770
Wed 12/27:30 pm -
1 stop15h 10m
Mon 12/71:00 pm -
2 stops37h 00m
Deal found 10/31$771
Fri 11/67:30 pm -
2 stops32h 15m
Mon 11/98:25 pm -
1 stop29h 35m
Deal found 10/29$773
Thu 11/122:15 pm -
2 stops20h 25m
Fri 11/208:25 pm -
1 stop29h 35m
Deal found 11/1$774
Mon 11/3010:30 pm -
2 stops26h 55m
Tue 12/151:00 pm -
2 stops18h 33m
Deal found 10/31$775

Find flight deals from California to Zurich

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$723
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$270
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$847

Good round-trip deal

$809 or less

Good one-way deal

$550 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Zurich flight deals.
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From California to Zurich
One-way flight from California to Zurich
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Zurich.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Zurich.

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SacramentoZurich

SMF Sacramento Intl - ZRH Zurich

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/14

4:05 pm-8:40 am

2 stops31h 35m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$331

SacramentoZurich

SMF Sacramento Intl - ZRH Zurich

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/14

8:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop15h 05m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$337

SacramentoZurich

SMF Sacramento Intl - ZRH Zurich

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/12

4:05 pm-10:25 am

2 stops57h 20m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$341

Los AngelesZurich

LAX Los Angeles - ZRH Zurich

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Mon 1/11

6:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$365

SacramentoZurich

SMF Sacramento Intl - ZRH Zurich

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/12

8:45 am-7:40 am

3 stops37h 55m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$410

San DiegoZurich

SAN San Diego - ZRH Zurich

SANZRH

San Diego

Sat 3/20

7:41 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop35h 49m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$437

San DiegoZurich

SAN San Diego - ZRH Zurich

SANZRH

San Diego

Sat 3/20

7:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops20h 00m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$493

San FranciscoZurich

SFO San Francisco - ZRH Zurich

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 4/22

5:35 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$497

SacramentoZurich

SMF Sacramento Intl - ZRH Zurich

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/14

4:05 pm-8:30 am

3 stops31h 25m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$508

San DiegoZurich

SAN San Diego - ZRH Zurich

SANZRH

San Diego

Wed 12/16

8:33 am-8:00 pm

3 stops26h 27m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$531

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zurich (average of $783). Flying from California to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,408). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Zurich?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Zurich flights typically cost between $791 and $940 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $765 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 29-Dec 15).

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

Booking 22 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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

  • How long is the flight from California to Zurich?

    United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines can get you from California to Zurich in just under 17h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 10m. 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 $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?

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Zurich?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,081 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $388 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Zurich) is currently priced at $690.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zurich (average of $783). Flying from California to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,408). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$455Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$497Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$500Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$523Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$527Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$549Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$626Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$628Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$720Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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