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$420+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$566
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$420
(Booking.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$711

Good round-trip deal

$630 or less

Good one-way deal

$622 or less
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/11:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop17h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/202:00 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$566
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/282:40 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops28h 57mAir Canada
Tue 5/2012:30 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops22h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 3/24$567
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/37:15 amZRH - SFO
1 stop20h 45mLufthansa
Tue 5/201:45 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 3/24$568
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:20 amZRH - SFO
2 stops20h 14mAustrian Airlines
Wed 5/72:15 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop35h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$582
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/317:15 amZRH - SFO
2 stops22h 47mBritish Airways
Tue 5/132:25 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops19h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/24$585
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/171:25 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/317:00 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$590
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/111:50 amZRH - SFO
2 stops20h 51mDelta
Sun 5/183:05 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/24$591
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/301:35 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 00mSWISS
Fri 9/194:05 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop21h 40mSWISS
Deal found 3/24$602
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/132:35 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops34h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/207:40 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops32h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$610
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:50 amZRH - SFO
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/164:05 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$613
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/910:40 amZRH - SFO
2 stops19h 15mFinnair
Sun 11/2311:40 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops21h 40mFinnair
Deal found 3/24$646
This Brussels 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/188:15 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops50h 25mBrussels Airlines
Mon 4/283:55 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops42h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/24$655

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to San Francisco 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Zurich

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San Francisco

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Price

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 5/1

1:25 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop17h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

2:00 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 20m

$566

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 4/28

2:40 pm-10:37 am

2 stops28h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

12:30 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$567

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 5/3

7:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

1:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$568

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 4/24

7:20 am-6:34 pm

2 stops20h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

2:15 pm-10:20 am

1 stop35h 05m

$582

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 4/13

2:35 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops34h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

7:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 00m

$585

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 5/1

11:50 am-11:41 pm

2 stops20h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

3:05 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$591

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 6/22

6:55 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

2:20 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$595

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 8/30

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

4:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$602

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 5/26

7:15 am-4:59 pm

2 stops18h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 6/26

4:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$636

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 4/18

8:15 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops50h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

3:55 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops42h 25m

$655

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to San Francisco

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 Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-San Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to San Francisco. 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 Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 ZRH to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to San Francisco. 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 March 25, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and LOT from Zurich to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
LOT
7.6
Good
1,061 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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 Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

    Booking a flight from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from Zurich to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from Zurich to San Francisco, all of which are around 11h 50m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco.

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

    Within the past month, 37 users have taken a look at flights from Zurich to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Zurich to San Francisco round-trip from $566. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $567, and Lufthansa, from $568. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $420 on Vueling. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $436 and Scandinavian Airlines from $520 one-way.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zurich to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,785, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $573. The most popular route (Zurich - San Francisco), is priced around $508.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 7 airlines flying from Zurich to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to San Francisco. 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$447Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$494Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$513Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$568Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$601Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$611Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$679Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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