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$267+ 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 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$574
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$267
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,101

Good round-trip deal

$665 or less

Good one-way deal

$482 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 July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/187:05 pmLAS - ZRH
Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/2612:40 pmZRH - LAS
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$574
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/114:00 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop14h 50mSWISS
Tue 8/261:05 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop17h 57mSWISS
Deal found 7/2$577
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/105:05 pmLAS - ZRH
1 stop13h 40mCondor
Mon 8/186:10 pmZRH - LAS
1 stop30h 25mCondor
Deal found 7/2$581
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1511:33 amSJC - ZRH
2 stops23h 12mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/38:25 pmZRH - SJC
2 stops34h 21mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/2$583
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/187:05 pmLAS - ZRH
Nonstop10h 50mSWISS
Tue 8/261:10 pmZRH - LAS
1 stop16h 26mSWISS
Deal found 7/3$587
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:35 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop22h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/131:00 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops37h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$587
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1110:20 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops22h 50mAir Canada
Tue 8/2612:40 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop15h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$589
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/910:20 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/201:10 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$594
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/116:20 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop17h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2611:45 amZRH - SAN
2 stops19h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$596
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1810:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops24h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 8/2710:20 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 34mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/2$599
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/316:30 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops22h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/1010:20 amZRH - SMF
2 stops18h 22mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$599
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1811:05 pmLAS - ZRH
2 stops22h 05mAir Canada
Tue 8/2612:40 pmZRH - LAS
2 stops18h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$602

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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Zurich that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/18

7:05 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

Zurich

Tue 8/26

12:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$574

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 8/11

4:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Zurich

Tue 8/26

1:05 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$577

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 8/10

5:05 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Zurich

Mon 8/18

6:10 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$581

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Wed 10/15

7:10 am-7:45 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Zurich

Mon 11/3

8:25 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops34h 21m

$583

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/18

7:05 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

Zurich

Tue 8/26

1:10 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop16h 26m

$587

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 8/11

10:20 pm-6:10 am

2 stops22h 50m

Zurich

Tue 8/26

12:40 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop15h 58m

$588

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sat 8/9

10:20 pm-6:10 am

2 stops22h 50m

Zurich

Wed 8/20

1:10 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop18h 18m

$594

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 8/11

6:20 am-8:50 am

1 stop17h 30m

Zurich

Tue 8/26

11:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$596

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 8/18

10:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Zurich

Wed 8/27

10:20 am-10:54 pm

2 stops21h 34m

$599

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/31

6:30 am-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Zurich

Wed 9/10

10:20 am-7:42 pm

2 stops18h 22m

$599

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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 $1,158). 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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to ZRH are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zurich. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Zurich, such as Delta, KLM, and Finnair. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,306 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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 $362 on Condor. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $454 and Iberia from $454 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Zurich, Los Angeles - 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 $3,762 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $325 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich) is currently priced at $471.

  • 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 $1,158). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LEVELCheapest$417Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$458Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$462Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$491Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$491Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
VuelingCheapest$529Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
CondorCheapest$530Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$559Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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