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$390+ 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SAN
Jan 19 — Jan 261
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The best prices from Zurich to San Diego are usually found in February or November, booked 68 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 January 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$532
(Flysmarter)

One-way from

$390
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$744
Provider with most accurate pricing for Zurich-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Zurich-San Diego flights.
From Zurich to San Diego
One-way flight from Zurich to San Diego
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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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 January 14, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2210:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops23h 07mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 2/910:58 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops23h 47mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/13$521
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2810:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/87:14 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$532
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/216:10 amZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 3/19:35 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/13$547
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 4/237:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop16h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/812:47 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops20h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$564
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2010:50 amZRH - SAN
2 stops21h 36mFinnair
Mon 5/57:50 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops28h 55mFinnair
Deal found 1/13$582
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 9/19:25 amZRH - SAN
1 stop21h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/107:15 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/14$612
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sun 9/147:45 amZRH - SAN
2 stops18h 26mDelta
Sun 10/511:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/13$627
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Mon 4/218:15 amZRH - SAN
2 stops18h 36mLufthansa
Thu 5/85:15 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/14$643
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Mon 4/219:50 amZRH - SAN
1 stop21h 39mSWISS
Thu 5/84:05 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops20h 20mSWISS
Deal found 1/14$669
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/37:00 amZRH - SAN
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Sun 6/151:55 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 1/13$744

Find flights from Zurich to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to San Diego 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 January 14, 2025.

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ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 2/28

10:25 am-12:28 am

2 stops23h 03m

San Diego

Sat 3/8

7:14 am-9:45 am

2 stops17h 31m

$532

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 2/10

10:25 am-12:28 am

2 stops23h 03m

San Diego

Mon 2/17

7:10 am-9:45 am

2 stops17h 35m

$536

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 2/21

6:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 55m

San Diego

Sat 3/1

9:35 am-11:45 am

2 stops17h 10m

$547

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Wed 4/23

7:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San Diego

Thu 5/8

12:47 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops20h 28m

$564

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sun 4/20

10:50 am-11:26 pm

2 stops21h 36m

San Diego

Mon 5/5

7:50 pm-9:45 am

2 stops28h 55m

$582

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Wed 1/29

10:20 am-10:00 pm

2 stops20h 40m

San Diego

Thu 2/13

7:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$614

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Thu 1/30

6:55 am-9:06 pm

2 stops23h 11m

San Diego

Mon 2/3

7:10 am-9:50 am

2 stops17h 40m

$622

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 4/21

8:15 am-5:51 pm

2 stops18h 36m

San Diego

Thu 5/8

5:15 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$643

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 5/9

11:50 am-11:34 pm

2 stops20h 44m

San Diego

Thu 6/5

7:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$646

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Mon 4/21

9:50 am-10:29 pm

1 stop21h 39m

San Diego

Tue 5/6

4:05 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$669

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to San Diego

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Zurich-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to San Diego

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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 January 10, 2025.

Booking 68 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 January 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Scandinavian Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways 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.
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8,508 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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8.2

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1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
8.0
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8,508 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,336 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,109 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
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1,285 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
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1,596 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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 $536. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $547, and American Airlines, from $564. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 29% 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 Icelandair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $518. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and LOT, 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 January 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$626Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$632Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$661Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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