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$433+ 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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 Friday and return on a Tuesday

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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 February 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$567
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$433
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$627

Good round-trip deal

$695 or less

Good one-way deal

$595 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 February 23, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/412:30 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 3/1810:37 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops17h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/22$567
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 4/711:45 amZRH - SFO
2 stops19h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/217:20 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$573
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3111:45 amZRH - SFO
1 stop18h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/144:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$580
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/261:00 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops35h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 3/126:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/22$584
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/101:20 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop38h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/236:25 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$596
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/27:05 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mITA Airways
Thu 4/103:15 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 2/22$600
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sat 3/86:55 amZRH - SFO
1 stop13h 55mDelta
Mon 3/244:05 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/22$612
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 3/241:15 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mSWISS
Wed 9/32:20 pmSFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 00mSWISS
Deal found 2/22$614
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/287:15 amZRH - SFO
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Fri 5/91:45 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 2/22$624
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/102:45 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops28h 07mAir Canada
Sun 3/231:00 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops19h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$629
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/256:00 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop29h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 3/34:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/22$633
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/317:00 amZRH - SFO
2 stops17h 48mKLM
Wed 4/95:20 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops14h 25mKLM
Deal found 2/22$636

Find flights from Zurich to San Francisco within your budget

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 February 23, 2025.

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ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 3/4

12:30 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

10:37 am-11:40 am

2 stops17h 03m

$567

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 4/7

11:45 am-10:39 pm

2 stops19h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

7:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$573

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Wed 2/26

1:00 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

6:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$584

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Wed 4/16

10:50 am-11:09 pm

2 stops21h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

6:31 am-8:50 am

2 stops17h 19m

$592

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 3/10

1:20 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop38h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

6:25 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$596

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Wed 4/2

7:05 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

3:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$600

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 3/8

6:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop13h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

4:05 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$612

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 3/24

1:15 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

2:20 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$614

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 4/28

7:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

1:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$624

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 3/10

2:45 pm-10:52 am

2 stops28h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

1:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$629

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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 Francisco in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 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

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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zurich to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 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 $403). 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 February 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% 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 February 23, 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 February 23, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,203 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
1,332 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
771 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 55m 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, 38 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 $567. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $573, and Scandinavian Airlines, from $584. These flights start at 23% 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 $442 on Vueling. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Iberia from $500 and Condor from $507 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 $989, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $583. The most popular route (Zurich - San Francisco), is priced around $486.

  • 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 $403). 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$446Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$494Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$513Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$568Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$602Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$610Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$629Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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