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$220+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lucerne, 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZRH
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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The best prices from San Francisco to Lucerne are usually found in February or November, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 November 20, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$625
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One-way from

$220
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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 November 20, 2024.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/25:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/128:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop28h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/19$639
This Turkish 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/41:10 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/296:45 amZRH - SFO
1 stop19h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/19$668
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/44:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 1/316:10 amZRH - SFO
1 stop18h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/19$691
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/18:30 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/79:35 amZRH - SFO
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$773
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/38:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 12/811:15 amZRH - SFO
1 stop36h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$904
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Tue 12/35:20 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 10mAer Lingus
Tue 12/1011:00 amZRH - SFO
2 stops20h 06mAer Lingus
Deal found 11/19$939
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 11/2510:00 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops17h 05mIcelandair
Thu 12/51:00 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops20h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 11/18$996

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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San Francisco

Sat 2/15

5:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Zurich

Sat 2/22

10:25 am-3:40 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$625

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

6:50 pm-10:10 am

1 stop30h 20m

Zurich

Tue 1/21

11:05 am-11:05 am

1 stop33h 00m

$636

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

5:30 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Zurich

Sun 3/9

9:25 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops50h 35m

$647

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

4:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Zurich

Wed 4/23

6:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$678

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

7:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

Zurich

Wed 3/12

1:15 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

$829

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

5:30 pm-10:20 am

2 stops31h 50m

Zurich

Wed 3/12

8:10 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$851

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

2:54 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$220

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SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

8:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$412

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

5:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop31h 15m

$414

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 1/31

7:15 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$456

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne

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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 November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne, you should look to book at least 74 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne (average of $613). Flying from San Francisco to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,304). 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 November 20, 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 November 18, 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to LU9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Lucerne, see what other customers have to say about TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Aer Lingus and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,915 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,301 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Ethiopian Air
7.3
Good
786 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Lucerne. 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 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. 14 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?

    Flights from San Francisco to Lucerne have been viewed 33 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 ($414), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($456), and Turkish Airlines ($550).

  • 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 (91%), SWISS (91%) or Air Canada (85%) 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 $341. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Zurich) can be booked for $498 on average our data indicates $3,745 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne (average of $613). Flying from San Francisco to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,304). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$491Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$504Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$522Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$526Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$534Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$544Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$576Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$579Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$634Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
VuelingCheapest$651Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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