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$291+ 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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
ago. 23 — ago. 301
sáb. 8/23
sáb. 8/30
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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 agosto 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$560
(Expedia)

One-way from

$291
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$868

Good round-trip deal

$643 or less

Good one-way deal

$484 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 agosto 18, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/166:10 amLAS - ZRH
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/238:00 amZRH - LAS
2 stops19h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$560
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/167:00 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop18h 30mDelta
mié. 11/261:30 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop19h 11mDelta
Deal found 8/18$562
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/156:10 amLAS - ZRH
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/226:10 pmZRH - LAS
2 stops33h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$580
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/73:22 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops19h 33mScandinavian Airlines
jue. 12/410:25 amZRH - SJC
2 stops20h 21mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/17$583
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/259:13 amLAS - ZRH
2 stops25h 22mScandinavian Airlines
dom. 9/2810:30 pmZRH - LAS
2 stops34h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/15$584
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/184:01 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop14h 29mSWISS
mar. 12/21:15 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop16h 33mSWISS
Deal found 8/17$586
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/197:00 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop18h 30mDelta
mié. 12/31:30 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop19h 11mDelta
Deal found 8/18$587
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/255:01 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop33h 39mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/41:00 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$588
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/167:00 amLAS - ZRH
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 10/288:05 amZRH - LAS
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$590
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/254:40 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops29h 35mAir Canada
mar. 11/41:00 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops32h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 8/17$594
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/165:35 pmLAS - ZRH
1 stop13h 25mCondor
mar. 9/238:00 amZRH - LAS
1 stop16h 35mCondor
Deal found 8/16$596
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/810:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops24h 45mScandinavian Airlines
lun. 9/2210:20 amZRH - SAN
2 stops17h 46mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/18$599

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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 agosto 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zurich that are best for you.

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California

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Zurich

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Return

Price

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 9/16

6:10 am-4:00 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Zurich

mar. 9/23

8:00 am-6:58 pm

2 stops19h 58m

$560

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

dom. 11/16

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

Zurich

mié. 11/26

1:30 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop19h 11m

$562

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

mié. 1/14

4:04 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop14h 26m

Zurich

mié. 1/28

1:15 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop16h 01m

$572

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 9/15

6:10 am-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Zurich

lun. 9/22

6:10 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops33h 48m

$580

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 9/15

6:10 am-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Zurich

mar. 9/23

8:00 am-6:58 pm

2 stops19h 58m

$580

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

mar. 10/7

1:30 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Zurich

vie. 12/5

10:25 am-10:58 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$583

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 9/25

9:13 am-7:35 pm

2 stops25h 22m

Zurich

dom. 9/28

10:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$584

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

mié. 1/14

4:04 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop14h 26m

Zurich

mié. 1/28

1:20 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$586

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

mar. 1/13

4:04 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop14h 26m

Zurich

mar. 1/27

1:10 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$586

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

mar. 11/18

4:01 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop14h 29m

Zurich

mar. 12/2

1:15 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$586

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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 $1,151). 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 agosto 18, 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.

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 agosto 18, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to ZRH are scheduled on a Friday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

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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 41 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?

    Delta, SWISS, and Scandinavian Airlines can get you from California to Zurich in just under 14h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 59m. 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 $413 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $473 and Iberia from $480 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 $3,252 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $404 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich) is currently priced at $462.

  • 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 $1,151). 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 agosto 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LEVELCheapest$440Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$451Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$461Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$491Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$491Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$530Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$559Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$561Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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