Zurich

$425+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH)

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SFO — ZRH
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Zurich are usually found in February or March, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$654
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$425
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,100

Good round-trip deal

$731 or less

Good one-way deal

$552 or less
From San Francisco to Zurich
One-way flight from San Francisco to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($168 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:30 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 20mSWISS
Wed 10/221:10 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 00mSWISS
Deal found 7/27$654
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Mon 8/183:45 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops32h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 8/272:00 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops35h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/26$655
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Tue 12/305:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 1/106:35 amZRH - SFO
1 stop17h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/27$656
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1711:47 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop21h 23mAir Canada
Thu 9/111:25 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops35h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 7/26$657
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Fri 8/84:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 10mCondor
Mon 8/256:10 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop29h 20mCondor
Deal found 7/27$659
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/104:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/318:00 amZRH - SFO
2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$660
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3112:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop38h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/1410:50 amZRH - SFO
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/26$664
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/172:20 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/21:10 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/26$668
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/63:15 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mITA Airways
Mon 8/257:05 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 7/27$681
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/176:28 amSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/211:45 amZRH - SFO
2 stops20h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$688

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Zurich that are best for you.

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SFO - ZRH

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San Francisco

Wed 10/15

7:30 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Zurich

Wed 10/22

1:10 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$654

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

3:45 pm-9:40 am

2 stops32h 55m

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Wed 8/27

2:00 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$655

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

11:47 pm-6:10 am

1 stop21h 23m

Zurich

Thu 9/11

1:25 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$657

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

4:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Zurich

Mon 8/25

6:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$659

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Zurich

Sun 8/31

8:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$660

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

12:40 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Zurich

Sun 9/14

10:50 am-4:40 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$664

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

2:20 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

Zurich

Tue 9/2

1:10 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$668

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

3:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Zurich

Mon 8/25

7:05 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$681

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

6:28 am-8:50 am

1 stop17h 22m

Zurich

Tue 9/2

11:45 am-11:07 pm

2 stops20h 22m

$688

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

1:55 pm-10:10 am

1 stop35h 15m

Zurich

Tue 9/16

8:50 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$706

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Zurich flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Zurich trip
Airports
SFO

For a stress-free departure, use the AirTrain to navigate between terminals and reach your gate efficiently.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
ZRH

Upon arrival at ZRH, take the train to Zürich HB for a quick 12-15 minute ride to the city center.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
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Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Zurich

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Zurich, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from San Francisco to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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 SFO to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 28, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Zurich, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Zurich. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Zurich flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 28, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to ZRH are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Zurich?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Zurich chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Zurich on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Zurich?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Zurich, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $777.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Zurich?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Zurich, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Zurich?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Zurich, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 16m.

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 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from San Francisco to Zurich have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Zurich. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Zurich?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich, you will be flying from San Francisco to Zurich. Flights to Zurich (ZRH) from San Francisco (SFO) take 11h 05m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from San Francisco to Zurich per day from 12 airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Zurich flight route?

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

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at $654. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $655 and $656, respectively. SWISS is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Iberia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $428. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Scandinavian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Zurich for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Zurich?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Zurich are United Airlines (90%), SWISS (90%) and Air Canada (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Zurich?

    On average you can expect to pay $4,747 for a flight from San Francisco to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $475 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich) is currently priced at $432.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Zurich?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Copenhagen?

    Most Copenhagen visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Tivoli, Rådhuspladsen, and Kongens Nytorv. Tivoli, Rådhuspladsen and Kongens Nytorv are located about 5.3 mi, 5.2 mi, and 5.1 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Copenhagen in need of a rental car can book one at Kastrup Copenhagen for about $63.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt are the most popular attractions in Frankfurt am Main if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main interested in visiting Römerberg, Hauptwache, or Historisches Museum Frankfurt can do so by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those landing in Frankfurt am Main looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $48 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in London?

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $51 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Zurich flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from San Francisco to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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 San Francisco to Zurich

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$491Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$526Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$528Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$561Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$571Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
CondorCheapest$589Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$611Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$616Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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