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$248+ 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Mar 28 — Apr 41
Sat 3/28
Sat 4/4
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 February 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Sun 11/12:39 pm
SAN
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 06m
American Airlines
Fri 11/610:15 am
ZRH
-
SAN
1 stop17h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$542
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/16:00 pm
SAN
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 20m
British Airways
Tue 12/810:10 am
ZRH
-
SAN
1 stop15h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 2/23$543
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 12/110:48 am
SAN
-
ZRH
2 stops19h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 12/810:15 am
ZRH
-
SAN
2 stops20h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/23$547
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 11/17:00 am
SAN
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 30m
Delta
Fri 11/61:30 pm
ZRH
-
SAN
1 stop19h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$565
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Wed 5/65:15 pm
SAN
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 55m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/129:25 am
ZRH
-
SAN
2 stops20h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/26$578
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/165:40 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 8/298:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/22$578
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/175:40 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops16h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 8/298:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/22$579
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops34h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 4/242:55 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/22$580
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/24:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/162:55 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop32h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/23$581
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/124:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops34h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/261:30 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
2 stops34h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/23$585
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop31h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/278:25 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/23$586
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/244:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/2412:55 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
2 stops34h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/23$587

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 February 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$578
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$248
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$753

Good round-trip deal

$590 or less

Good one-way deal

$344 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 February 26, 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

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

4:12 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops15h 23m

Zurich

Wed 4/15

11:55 am-8:54 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$602

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 4/19

9:45 pm-8:05 am

1 stop25h 20m

Zurich

Wed 4/29

9:50 am-8:39 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$605

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 4/28

7:20 am-11:45 am

2 stops19h 25m

Zurich

Wed 5/20

7:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$648

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 3/23

9:54 am-4:45 pm

2 stops22h 51m

Zurich

Mon 4/13

1:25 pm-11:53 am

1 stop31h 28m

$650

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/9

1:00 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Zurich

Thu 4/16

9:50 am-10:43 pm

1 stop21h 53m

$652

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/25

10:33 am-5:00 pm

2 stops21h 27m

Zurich

Tue 9/8

10:30 am-9:58 pm

2 stops20h 28m

$657

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-6:15 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Zurich

Tue 9/8

7:00 pm-6:12 pm

2 stops32h 12m

$667

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/25

7:31 am-4:30 pm

2 stops24h 59m

Zurich

Wed 4/1

8:15 am-10:43 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$668

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/10

7:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop18h 35m

Zurich

Fri 4/17

1:35 pm-12:24 am

1 stop19h 49m

$755

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/16

8:10 am-8:05 am

1 stop14h 55m

Zurich

Thu 4/23

9:50 am-6:27 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$755

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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, 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 $699). 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 February 26, 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.

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 February 26, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to ZRH are scheduled on a Wednesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 61 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?

    United Airlines, Delta, and British Airways can get you from California to Zurich in just under 15h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 47m. 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 $314 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from $315 and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $319 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 $3,609 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $287 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich) is currently priced at $530.

  • 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 $699). 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 February 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LEVELCheapest$368Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$379Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$415Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$451Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$460Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$482Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$500Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$502Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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