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$329+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ZRH
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Zurich

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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/294:00 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/63:30 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops38h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$971
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:15 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops32h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/108:25 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops36h 39mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,041
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/258:00 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:15 amZRH - SAN
2 stops19h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,053
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/254:00 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops20h 50mLufthansa
Wed 12/317:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop17h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/10$1,086
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops21h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/1710:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 29mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,254

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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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$461
(Priceline)

One-way from

$329
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,080
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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 December 12, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 1/26

12:40 pm-10:25 am

1 stop36h 45m

Zurich

Mon 2/2

1:20 pm-11:53 am

1 stop31h 33m

$461

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Thu 1/15

12:49 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops18h 56m

Zurich

Tue 1/27

1:15 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop16h 34m

$482

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Thu 1/15

10:52 am-11:55 am

2 stops16h 03m

Zurich

Tue 1/27

9:25 am-5:28 pm

2 stops17h 03m

$485

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 1/26

8:10 am-7:40 am

1 stop14h 30m

Zurich

Mon 2/2

1:20 pm-3:36 pm

2 stops35h 16m

$487

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 1/26

12:45 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Zurich

Mon 2/2

12:40 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops37h 44m

$489

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 1/27

1:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Zurich

Sun 2/8

1:10 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$491

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Thu 1/8

9:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Zurich

Fri 1/16

9:40 am-10:33 pm

1 stop21h 53m

$495

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Fri 1/30

1:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Zurich

Tue 2/3

1:00 pm-11:53 am

1 stop31h 53m

$496

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Wed 1/7

9:55 am-4:45 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Zurich

Wed 1/14

1:20 pm-11:53 am

1 stop31h 33m

$496

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 1/11

10:40 pm-11:55 am

2 stops28h 15m

$395

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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 December 5, 2025.

Booking 75 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 $453). Flying from San Diego to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,134). 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 December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from San Diego to Zurich by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Zurich, such as SWISS, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,626 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Zurich. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Zurich?

    A quick flight from San Diego to Zurich can take about 14h 30m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $487. Airlines will cover a distance of 5953 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Zurich is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $493 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $525 and $527 round-trip. British Airways is currently priced 42% 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 United Airlines ($314), American Airlines ($378), and SWISS ($418).

  • 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 $453). Flying from San Diego to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,134). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Zurich

Discover the top 7 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$493Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$525Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$525Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$589Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$601Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$609Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$631Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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