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$368+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to California

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ZRH — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to California (USCA). 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 November 20, 2024.

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Thu 12/59:05 pmZRH - ONT
2 stops30h 33mBritish Airways
Mon 12/92:54 pmONT - ZRH
2 stops18h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$560
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/249:40 amZRH - SJC
2 stops44h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/612:35 pmSJC - ZRH
3 stops43h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$565
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/96:50 amZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/166:10 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$605
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/31:00 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop17h 42mAir Canada
Tue 12/108:30 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/31:00 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop17h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1012:50 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$614
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 11/276:55 amZRH - SFO
2 stops18h 10mKLM
Wed 12/47:10 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops16h 05mKLM
Deal found 11/19$615
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/111:15 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/251:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$618
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 11/266:50 amZRH - LAX
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/311:25 pmLAX - ZRH
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$622
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2710:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops22h 03mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/88:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops26h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/20$623
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Thu 11/288:25 pmZRH - SJC
2 stops32h 03mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/16:40 amSJC - ZRH
2 stops28h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/20$624
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/410:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop21h 12mBritish Airways
Fri 12/1310:45 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop24h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$632
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/310:15 amZRH - SFO
2 stops19h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/106:45 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$633

Find flights from Zurich to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to California 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ZurichOntario

ZRH - ONT

ZRHONT

Zurich

Thu 12/5

9:05 pm-6:38 pm

2 stops30h 33m

Ontario

Mon 12/9

2:54 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$560

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Tue 12/24

9:40 am-9:15 pm

2 stops44h 35m

San Jose

Mon 1/6

12:35 pm-4:45 pm

3 stops43h 10m

$565

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Wed 1/29

10:25 am-9:12 pm

2 stops19h 47m

San Diego

Thu 2/13

7:14 am-9:45 am

2 stops17h 31m

$577

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 12/9

6:50 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San Diego

Mon 12/16

6:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$605

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

Fri 4/4

11:45 am-9:22 am

2 stops30h 37m

San Jose

Mon 4/21

2:30 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$606

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 2/21

10:15 am-10:13 pm

1 stop20h 58m

San Diego

Mon 3/3

6:10 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$610

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 3/23

1:15 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

7:05 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$612

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 12/3

1:00 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop17h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

8:30 am-11:50 am

2 stops18h 20m

$613

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 12/3

1:00 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop17h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

12:50 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$614

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 1/9

9:05 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

12:00 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$615

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to California

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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to California

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to California (average of $240). Flying from Zurich to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 ZRH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to California. 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from ZRH to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, SWISS and Scandinavian Airlines from Zurich to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,300 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

LOT
7.6
Good
1,165 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to California?

    Most people fly from Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight from Zurich to California. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

  • How popular is this Zurich to California flight route?

    Flights from Zurich to California have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $513 on Vueling. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Iberia from $538 and Lufthansa from $603 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Zurich to California?

    The most popular route from Zurich to California is Zurich - Los Angeles. You may also consider Zurich - San Francisco or Zurich - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zurich to California? While on average our users pay $927, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $676. The most popular route (Zurich - Los Angeles), is priced around $542.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to California 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 Zurich to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to California (average of $240). Flying from Zurich to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 8 airlines flying from Zurich to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to California. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$406Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$439Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$440Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$485Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$568Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$571Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$598Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$611Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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