Zurich

$477+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH)

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SFO — ZRH
Jun 28 — Jul 51
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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 Thursday

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 June 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$674
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$477
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,295

Good round-trip deal

$733 or less

Good one-way deal

$499 or less
From San Francisco to Zurich
One-way flight from San Francisco to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Zurich
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 June 23, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/167:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/274:55 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$674
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Fri 9/197:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop29h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/302:00 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops59h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/23$675
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/258:20 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 10mAir Canada
Fri 9/58:15 amZRH - SFO
2 stops21h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 6/23$676
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/42:20 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/159:50 amZRH - SFO
1 stop23h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/23$678
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/284:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 05mCondor
Mon 9/88:00 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 30mCondor
Deal found 6/23$680
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sun 8/319:28 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop26h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/1111:45 amZRH - SFO
2 stops19h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/23$689
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/117:05 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 20mDelta
Tue 8/197:45 amZRH - SFO
2 stops19h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/23$701
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/12:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Fri 9/128:15 amZRH - SFO
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/21$706
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/412:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 8/1210:45 amZRH - SFO
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/21$710
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:30 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 20mSWISS
Fri 9/121:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop35h 03mSWISS
Deal found 6/22$718
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/294:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 8/133:20 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops26h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/21$725
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/112:22 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops22h 58mIberia
Fri 9/197:30 amZRH - SFO
2 stops22h 35mIberia
Deal found 6/22$763

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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 June 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Zurich that are best for you.

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Sat 8/16

7:40 pm-11:25 am

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Wed 8/27

4:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops27h 20m

$674

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SFO - ZRH

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Fri 9/19

7:40 pm-9:40 am

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$675

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8:20 am-11:30 am

2 stops18h 10m

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8:15 am-8:36 pm

2 stops21h 21m

$676

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SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

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Mon 8/4

2:20 pm-10:20 am

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9:50 am-12:30 am

1 stop23h 40m

$678

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SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

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Thu 8/28

4:30 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 05m

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8:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$680

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SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

9:28 pm-8:50 am

1 stop26h 22m

Zurich

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11:45 am-10:24 pm

2 stops19h 39m

$689

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

7:05 am-10:25 am

2 stops18h 20m

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7:45 am-5:47 pm

2 stops19h 02m

$701

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

2:40 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Zurich

Fri 9/12

8:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$706

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

12:40 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Zurich

Tue 8/12

10:45 am-10:35 am

1 stop32h 50m

$710

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

7:30 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Zurich

Fri 9/12

1:25 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop35h 03m

$718

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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

Expert on SFO

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 June 20, 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 $1,162). 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 June 23, 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 41% versus a flight at noon.

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 June 23, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to ZRH are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 June 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from San Francisco to Zurich by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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

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 00m 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 Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at $675. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Condor, with the lowest prices starting at $676 and $678, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 27% 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 SWISS, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $482. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scandinavian Airlines and United 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 (93%), SWISS (93%) and Air Canada (89%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $4,424 for a flight from San Francisco to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $320 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich) is currently priced at $530.

  • 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 $50.

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

    Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache 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 Konstablerwache can do so by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 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 $45 per day.

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

    If you're on a layover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, or Beyazit Meydani. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani can be visited by traveling about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi respectively from Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $43 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 $1,162). 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 June 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$491Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$526Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$528Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$538Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$571Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
CondorCheapest$606Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$616Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$637Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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