Zurich

$447+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Zurich (ZRH)

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SAN — ZRH
May 4 — May 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Zurich are usually found in October or February, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Zurich (ZRH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$656
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$447
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$823
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Zurich flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Zurich flights.
From San Diego to Zurich
One-way flight from San Diego to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($235 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 8/207:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops22h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/310:20 amZRH - SAN
2 stops17h 32mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$609
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 8/136:30 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop14h 40mSWISS
Tue 8/269:25 amZRH - SAN
1 stop17h 55mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$616
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 10/2912:00 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/121:20 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops32h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$625
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 10/284:04 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops31h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/111:20 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop30h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$632
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 8/1110:20 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops22h 50mAir Canada
Thu 8/219:55 amZRH - SAN
1 stop34h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$633
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 8/114:40 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2011:45 amZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$640
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 8/116:20 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops19h 15mDelta
Thu 8/2110:10 amZRH - SAN
2 stops22h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/28$646
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/305:15 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mLufthansa
Wed 8/139:30 amZRH - SAN
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$724
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/313:26 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 34mIberia
Thu 8/147:30 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 22mIberia
Deal found 4/29$761
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 7/287:50 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop17h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 8/116:55 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$907
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/216:15 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 20mKLM
Mon 8/47:25 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop25h 35mKLM
Deal found 4/29$939
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/138:29 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops31h 36mIcelandair
Tue 8/52:00 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops17h 55mIcelandair
Deal found 4/29$965

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Zurich that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Zurich

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San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 5/11

6:34 am-7:45 pm

2 stops28h 11m

Zurich

Tue 5/20

10:20 am-11:53 pm

2 stops22h 33m

$656

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 5/20

1:25 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Zurich

Fri 5/30

9:25 am-10:14 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$780

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 5/20

10:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop15h 20m

Zurich

Tue 6/3

1:25 pm-2:59 pm

3 stops34h 34m

$795

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 5/20

6:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Zurich

Tue 6/3

1:25 pm-11:53 am

1 stop31h 28m

$796

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 5/18

6:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop20h 10m

Zurich

Tue 5/27

12:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$797

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 5/19

6:34 am-10:35 am

1 stop19h 01m

Zurich

Mon 6/2

2:20 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$825

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 7/22

4:24 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops17h 31m

Zurich

Tue 8/5

11:45 am-9:22 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$890

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 7/28

7:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Zurich

Mon 8/11

6:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$907

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 7/21

6:15 am-8:35 am

2 stops17h 20m

Zurich

Mon 8/4

7:25 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$939

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 7/13

8:29 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops31h 36m

Zurich

Tue 8/5

2:00 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$965

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Zurich in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Zurich

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Zurich

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Zurich. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Zurich. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Zurich?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from San Diego to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,234). 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 SAN to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 April 29, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from San Diego to Zurich by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Zurich round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Zurich is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $656 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and United Airlines, starting at $780 and $795 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Zurich one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Zurich are Air Canada ($490), Delta ($563), and British Airways ($890).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Zurich?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Zurich.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Zurich?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from San Diego to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,234). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Zurich

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$562Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$582Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$597Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$621Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$637Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$653Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$660Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$661Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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