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$494+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZRH
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lucerne

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$538
(oojo)

One-way from

$496
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$802
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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 March 28, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 9/37:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop29h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/152:50 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop34h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$538
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 5/74:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 10mCondor
Mon 5/198:05 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 25mCondor
Deal found 3/28$570
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/229:10 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/298:05 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$620
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/246:45 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/83:00 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$685
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 10/2712:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop33h 45mAir Canada
Fri 11/71:20 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops31h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$718
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 10/268:25 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 05mSWISS
Thu 11/61:15 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mSWISS
Deal found 3/27$724
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Sat 11/110:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop25h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/111:15 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$729

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lucerne that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

7:40 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Zurich

Thu 9/18

10:20 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$538

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Zurich

Sun 5/18

8:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$585

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

4:30 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Zurich

Fri 5/30

8:05 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$640

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

6:45 pm-9:50 am

1 stop30h 05m

Zurich

Thu 5/8

3:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$685

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

7:30 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Zurich

Tue 5/13

1:10 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$800

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

3:15 pm-9:15 am

1 stop33h 00m

Zurich

Sun 8/24

7:05 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$809

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

7:30 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Zurich

Wed 5/14

1:35 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

$817

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

7:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$494

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

1:52 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops45h 13m

$496

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

8:10 pm-8:55 am

1 stop27h 45m

$530

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Lucerne

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 March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Lucerne, you should look to book at least 59 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 $1,286). 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 March 28, 2025.

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. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Lucerne, see what other customers have to say about Delta, SWISS and Cathay Pacific. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
837 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
3,744 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 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. 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 0 outbound flights to Lucerne per day.

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

    Flights from San Francisco to Lucerne have been viewed 39 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 Condor ($550), SWISS ($556), and Scandinavian Airlines ($597).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $468. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Zurich) can be booked for $538 on average our data indicates $2,575 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 $1,286). 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$404Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$526Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$528Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$538Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$590Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$610Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
VuelingCheapest$651Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$673Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$773Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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