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$266+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZRH
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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The best prices from San Francisco to Zurich are usually found in February or January, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 July 25, 2024.

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$561
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One-way from

$266
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Zurich?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 13% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 19 days in advance to save up to 70% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 19 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Zurich 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,046, or $1,230 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Zurich from San Francisco average $1,032. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,032, as users have found deals to Zurich from as low as $505. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Zurich from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 42%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ZRH?

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 44% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap San Francisco to Zurich flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Zurich specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Zurich in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/209:00 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/87:00 amZRH - SFO
2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$790
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/258:10 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/129:30 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$795
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/104:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/237:00 amZRH - SFO
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$800
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/258:10 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/119:30 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$804
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1112:00 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/279:30 amZRH - SFO
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$805
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/145:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop31h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/268:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop28h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/24$807
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/176:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 8/276:50 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$808
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/124:45 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/152:40 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops18h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$810
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 8/153:15 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 40mITA Airways
Thu 8/296:45 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 7/25$811

San Francisco to Zurich 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Zurich in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Zurich in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/294:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop20h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 12/263:50 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops31h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/25$771
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 11/1212:25 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1812:45 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop18h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$777
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 9/24:45 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/68:15 amZRH - SFO
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$790
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/98:30 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1810:30 amZRH - SFO
2 stops20h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$792
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/71:15 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop35h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/143:00 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$794
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/258:10 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/129:30 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$795
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/191:15 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/267:35 amZRH - SFO
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$796
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/104:55 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/158:00 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$797
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/85:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/308:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop28h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/24$798

San Francisco to Zurich flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Zurich for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from San Francisco to Zurich. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/15:15 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/317:00 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$860
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/44:20 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 8/207:45 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops51h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/23$886
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/15:15 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/3111:20 amZRH - SFO
2 stops18h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$890
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/44:45 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/148:15 amZRH - SFO
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$955
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/37:55 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 8/207:45 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops51h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/23$959
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/15:15 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1311:20 amZRH - SFO
2 stops21h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$970
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 8/42:20 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/201:15 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop11h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/23$972
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 8/412:15 amSFO - ZRH
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/201:35 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/23$977
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 8/412:15 amSFO - ZRH
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2011:55 amZRH - SFO
1 stop21h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/23$987

One-way flights to Zurich from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Zurich. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from San Francisco to Zurich, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users needing a return flight from San Francisco to Zurich should utilize the search form above.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/182:00 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/219:45 pmSFO - ZRH
3 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$281
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/312:50 pmSFO - ZRH
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/312:50 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/186:12 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops41h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/147:30 amSFO - ZRH
3 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/51:55 pmSFO - ZRH
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$297
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/147:30 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/219:45 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops51h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$309

Find flights from San Francisco to Zurich within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$561 - $771

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 10/23

1 stop18h 20m

Zurich

Wed 11/6

1 stop22h 44m

$561

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 12/25

1 stop19h 30m

Zurich

Thu 1/9

2 stops23h 07m

$568

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 12/25

1 stop17h 50m

Zurich

Thu 1/9

1 stop26h 50m

$570

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 11/11

2 stops31h 20m

Zurich

Mon 11/18

2 stops32h 23m

$585

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 8/26

1 stop18h 45m

Zurich

Thu 10/10

1 stop29h 20m

$636

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 10/28

1 stop15h 30m

Zurich

Tue 11/12

1 stop29h 55m

$642

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 10/8

Nonstop11h 10m

Zurich

Fri 11/29

Nonstop12h 10m

$724

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 10/15

1 stop31h 00m

Zurich

Tue 10/22

2 stops34h 50m

$738

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 10/27

2 stops19h 20m

Zurich

Tue 11/12

1 stop18h 06m

$771

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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 23, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Zurich, you should look to book at least 18 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.
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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 July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Zurich flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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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Temperature and rainfall in Zurich by month

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

ZRH

Temperature

32 - 66.2 °F

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 July 25, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

SWISS
7.7
Good
1,799 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,332 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

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  • 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 is 1 flight from San Francisco to Zurich per day from 15 airlines.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Zurich for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Zurich for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $561, but on average you can expect to pay $590.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Zurich for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Zurich under $800. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Zurich is less than $849.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Zurich for under $900?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Zurich within the next 7 days for less than $900.

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

    This flight path from San Francisco to Zurich was viewed by 32 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at $561. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Finnair, with the lowest prices starting at $570 and $585, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 (89%), SWISS (89%) and Air Canada (83%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $4,374 for a flight from San Francisco to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $464 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich) is currently priced at $570.

  • What does SFO to ZRH mean?

    SFO and ZRH are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to ZRH refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Zurich Airport.

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

    Most of the time, San Francisco to Zurich flights that have layovers will stop in London. Copenhagen is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Zurich.

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

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus and London Eye are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $55.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Copenhagen?

    Tivoli, Kongens Nytorv, and Amager Square are the most popular attractions in Copenhagen if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Copenhagen interested in visiting Tivoli, Kongens Nytorv, or Amager Square can do so by traveling 5.3 mi, 5.1 mi, and 5.2 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Those landing in Copenhagen looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $55 per day.

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

    San Francisco to Zurich flights have a layover in Lisbon least often. Istanbul sees the next fewest layovers on San Francisco to Zurich flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Zurich that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Zurich flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Zurich with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Zurich flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Zurich that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Zurich offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Zurich?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Zurich flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Zurich flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Zurich flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Zurich?

    The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Zurich are American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • 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 $636). Flying from San Francisco to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,322). 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$425Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$451Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$504Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$518Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$540Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$548Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$555Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$563Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$634Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$666Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Zurich

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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 25, 2024.
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