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$312+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lausanne, Switzerland

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — GVA
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$701
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$312
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$821
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lausanne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lausanne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 11/287:00 amSFO - GVA
2 stops18h 00mAir Canada
Sat 12/612:20 pmGVA - SFO
2 stops30h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$698
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 9/131:00 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops36h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/288:10 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop29h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/30$701
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 10/62:20 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops17h 10mDelta
Thu 10/1612:45 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop19h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/30$743
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 10/144:20 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop30h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/2512:15 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop32h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$750
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 8/136:45 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/26:55 pmGVA - SFO
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$754
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 7/304:20 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop21h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 8/276:05 amGVA - SFO
1 stop17h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/30$762
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/147:40 pmSFO - GVA
3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/307:05 amGVA - SFO
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$763
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 5/217:30 pmSFO - GVA
1 stop17h 25mSWISS
Thu 5/2910:50 amGVA - SFO
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Deal found 3/30$828
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 8/911:59 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops37h 41mBritish Airways
Tue 8/199:25 pmGVA - SFO
2 stops29h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/31$841
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/82:40 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops16h 40mBrussels Airlines
Sun 10/199:15 pmGVA - SFO
2 stops30h 45mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/30$865
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 5/199:05 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops35h 20mAustrian Airlines
Mon 5/266:10 pmGVA - SFO
2 stops33h 50mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/30$886
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:45 pmSFO - GVA
2 stops19h 00mLufthansa
Fri 9/267:15 amGVA - SFO
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 3/30$892

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Lausanne 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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lausanne that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Lausanne

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

1:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops36h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sun 9/28

8:10 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$701

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

7:40 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 4/30

7:05 am-4:30 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$721

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

6:45 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 9/2

6:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop24h 40m

$754

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 7/30

4:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 8/27

6:05 am-2:35 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$762

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

11:40 am-9:55 am

2 stops37h 15m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 9/10

12:15 pm-11:11 am

1 stop31h 56m

$765

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

8:15 am-9:55 am

1 stop16h 40m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 5/28

12:40 pm-11:23 am

2 stops31h 43m

$779

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

7:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 5/29

10:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$828

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

11:59 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops37h 41m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 8/19

9:25 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$841

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

9:05 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 5/26

6:10 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$886

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

1:45 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 9/26

7:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$892

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lausanne. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Lausanne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne (average of $676). Flying from San Francisco to Lausanne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,207). 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 LS9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Lausanne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Lausanne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Lausanne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lausanne ranges from 2.7 - 4.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Lausanne when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Lausanne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lausanne, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lausanne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lausanne. 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 Lausanne. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Lausanne, such as Delta, Austrian Airlines and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
770 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,748 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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 Lausanne. 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 San Francisco to Lausanne?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Lausanne from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lausanne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Lausanne from 13 different airlines.

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

    $375 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAP AIR PORTUGAL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scandinavian Airlines and Iberia, with prices starting from $419 and $446, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lausanne (average of $676). Flying from San Francisco to Lausanne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,207). 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 Lausanne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Lausanne. 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$514Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
VuelingCheapest$519Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$537Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$550Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$646Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$674Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Aer LingusCheapest$686Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$714Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$763Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$767Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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