Lucerne

$294+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lucerne, Switzerland

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SFO — ZRH
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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The best prices from San Francisco to Lucerne are usually found in February or November, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lucerne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Lucerne (LU9). 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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$585
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$332
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,255
From San Francisco to Lucerne
One-way flight from San Francisco to Lucerne
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lucerne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lucerne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/285:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/112:40 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops34h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/21$757
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/282:10 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop34h 55mITA Airways
Thu 1/96:45 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop28h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,045
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/285:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/115:15 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,262
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/254:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 12/276:10 amZRH - SFO
1 stop19h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/21$1,379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/284:25 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/91:15 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,807
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/287:25 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 05mSWISS
Thu 1/91:15 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$1,819
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:50 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop34h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/62:50 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop34h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,880
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/242:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
Tue 12/311:35 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/20$1,904
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2311:15 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3110:15 amZRH - SFO
2 stops19h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,126
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Sat 12/2110:55 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop26h 35mDelta
Sat 1/46:55 amZRH - SFO
1 stop13h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/21$2,285
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2612:59 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops24h 26mAir Canada
Mon 1/612:45 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop18h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 12/21$2,547
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Sun 12/2212:41 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops25h 59mBritish Airways
Tue 12/316:50 amZRH - SFO
2 stops25h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$2,618

Find flights from San Francisco to Lucerne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Lucerne 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 December 22, 2024.

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Sun 2/2

5:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Zurich

Sat 2/8

2:40 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$585

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

1:10 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Zurich

Mon 1/27

2:50 pm-11:05 am

1 stop29h 15m

$635

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

8:30 am-8:10 pm

3 stops26h 40m

Zurich

Mon 2/24

6:45 pm-12:35 pm

3 stops26h 50m

$732

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

7:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

Zurich

Tue 2/4

1:15 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

$740

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

8:30 am-6:15 am

1 stop36h 45m

Zurich

Tue 2/4

12:45 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$747

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

7:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

Zurich

Tue 2/11

1:15 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

$772

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

5:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Zurich

Tue 2/4

10:15 am-10:16 pm

1 stop21h 01m

$781

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

10:54 am-7:35 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$294

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

8:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$410

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

5:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$413

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Lucerne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lucerne. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne, you should look to book at least 83 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 Lucerne?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne (average of $637). Flying from San Francisco to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,315). 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 LU9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Lucerne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to Lucerne, 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 Lucerne?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Lucerne 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 Lucerne

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Lucerne. 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 December 22, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to LU9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Lucerne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lucerne 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 Lucerne when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Lucerne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lucerne, 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 Lucerne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lucerne. 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 Lucerne. Reviews last updated December 22, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Lucerne, see what other customers have to say about SWISS, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very good
844 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.8
Good
1,342 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.7
Good
1,283 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.6
Good
785 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Lucerne?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Lucerne. 13 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Lucerne on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Lucerne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Lucerne per day.

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

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Lucerne are Scandinavian Airlines ($413), Turkish Airlines ($481), and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($516).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Lucerne?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne consider choosing United Airlines (93%), SWISS (93%) or Air Canada (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $284. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Zurich) can be booked for $506 on average our data indicates $3,779 when flying from San Francisco to Lucerne.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne (average of $637). Flying from San Francisco to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,315). 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 Lucerne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Lucerne. 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$521Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$526Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$528Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$534Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$556Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VuelingCheapest$584Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$628Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$671Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$673Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$735Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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