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$366+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San Diego (SAN)

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SAN
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San Diego are usually found in February or November, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to San Diego (SAN). 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$602
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$366
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$804
Provider with most accurate pricing for Zurich-San Diego flight deals.
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From Zurich to San Diego
One-way flight from Zurich to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 4/211:25 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop31h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/287:45 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$602
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/122:20 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop30h 40mDelta
Mon 5/262:10 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/25$607
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/811:45 amZRH - SAN
1 stop19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/198:25 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$608
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/27:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 4/94:48 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops20h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/25$630
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 5/97:20 amZRH - SAN
2 stops19h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/164:00 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$696
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 3/2810:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 19mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/17:15 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops21h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$744
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/39:30 amZRH - SAN
2 stops16h 45mLufthansa
Fri 4/112:17 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops22h 33mLufthansa
Deal found 3/25$748
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/212:40 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops32h 08mAir Canada
Fri 4/1110:00 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops23h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$755
This CheapTickets.ch deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapTickets.ch is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2611:45 amZRH - SAN
2 stops30h 11mRoyal Air Maroc
Sat 8/910:50 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops25h 00mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 3/25$773
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 5/99:25 amZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 26mSWISS
Fri 5/1610:59 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop14h 51mSWISS
Deal found 3/25$964
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/319:30 pmZRH - SAN
4 stops51h 18mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/79:30 pmSAN - ZRH
3 stops49h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/25$2,397

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San Diego that are best for you.

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ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 4/21

1:25 pm-11:48 am

1 stop31h 23m

San Diego

Mon 4/28

7:45 am-11:40 am

2 stops18h 55m

$602

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 5/12

2:20 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop30h 40m

San Diego

Mon 5/26

2:10 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$607

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Tue 4/8

11:45 am-10:07 pm

1 stop19h 22m

San Diego

Sat 4/19

8:25 am-12:15 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$608

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 5/9

7:20 am-5:51 pm

2 stops19h 31m

San Diego

Fri 5/16

4:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$696

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 5/3

7:00 am-10:49 pm

3 stops24h 49m

San Diego

Sat 5/10

6:34 am-1:55 pm

2 stops22h 21m

$761

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 7/26

11:45 am-8:56 am

2 stops30h 11m

San Diego

Sat 8/9

10:50 pm-8:50 am

2 stops25h 00m

$773

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 4/5

12:50 pm-9:24 am

2 stops29h 34m

San Diego

Sat 4/19

10:08 am-11:40 am

2 stops16h 32m

$809

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 8/1

11:20 am-9:12 pm

2 stops18h 52m

San Diego

Fri 8/22

12:45 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$869

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 5/9

9:25 am-6:51 pm

1 stop18h 26m

San Diego

Fri 5/16

10:59 am-10:50 am

1 stop14h 51m

$964

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 4/7

9:30 pm-3:48 pm

4 stops51h 18m

San Diego

Mon 4/14

9:30 pm-8:00 am

3 stops49h 30m

$2,397

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zurich-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to San Diego. 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 Zurich to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Zurich to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and LOT from Zurich to San Diego to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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 San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to San Diego round-trip from $602. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $607, and American Airlines, from $608. Users have found that United Airlines is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $545. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and SWISS, as they are both options that can get you from Zurich to San Diego for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Zurich to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 3 airlines flying from Zurich to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to San Diego. 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$567Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$593Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$633Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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