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$449+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Basel (EAP)

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — EAP
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Basel

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Basel (EAP). 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 January 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$718
(Delta)

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Basel
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Basel. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sun 2/233:25 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop33h 10mDelta
Tue 3/116:05 amBSL - SFO
1 stop14h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/16$718
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2310:55 amSFO - BSL
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/116:05 amBSL - SFO
2 stops19h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$722
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 2/56:50 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop30h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 2/1111:00 amBSL - SFO
1 stop38h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/16$754
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/122:20 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops35h 20mAir France
Fri 12/266:05 amBSL - SFO
1 stop14h 45mAir France
Deal found 1/16$1,179
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 4/58:00 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop32h 20mIberia
Mon 4/142:00 pmBSL - SFO
2 stops40h 55mIberia
Deal found 1/16$1,186
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:30 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop14h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 12/266:40 amBSL - SFO
1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,196
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/21:35 pmSFO - BSL
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/96:50 amBSL - SFO
2 stops23h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,224
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/168:30 amSFO - BSL
2 stops19h 40mAir Canada
Sat 2/2211:05 amBSL - SFO
2 stops43h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$1,242
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/28:35 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops27h 55mAustrian Airlines
Sun 3/98:25 pmBSL - SFO
2 stops49h 10mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,253
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:35 pmSFO - BSL
2 stops16h 45mLufthansa
Fri 12/2610:45 amBSL - SFO
2 stops17h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$1,262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/306:39 amSFO - BSL
2 stops19h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/176:10 amBSL - SFO
2 stops20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,598

Find flights from San Francisco to Basel within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Basel 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 January 17, 2025.

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San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

3:25 pm-9:35 am

1 stop33h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 3/11

6:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$718

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

10:55 am-2:05 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 3/11

6:05 am-5:54 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$722

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

6:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 2/11

11:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$754

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Fri 3/28

9:35 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 4/5

6:05 am-5:49 pm

2 stops20h 44m

$1,121

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sat 4/5

8:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 4/14

2:00 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$1,186

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

5:45 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 5/26

7:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,225

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

2:40 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/10

8:25 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,237

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

8:30 am-1:10 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 2/22

11:05 am-9:51 pm

2 stops43h 46m

$1,242

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

9:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 4/19

9:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$1,446

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

7:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops17h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 7/21

6:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop26h 20m

$1,528

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Basel

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Basel in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Basel flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Basel flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Basel flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Basel flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Francisco-Basel flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Basel

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Basel

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Basel including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Basel. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Basel at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Basel by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Basel ranges from 1.9 - 3.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Basel when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

Temperature in Basel by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Basel, 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 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Basel

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Basel. 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 Basel. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
786 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,921 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,587 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Basel. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Basel, with prices starting at $718. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $754 and $976, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Basel (average of $545). Flying from San Francisco to Basel in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Basel

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Basel. 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$681Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$1,100Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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