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$612+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Zurich to San Francisco are usually found in January or November, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday 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 November 20, 2024.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

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Average price

$675

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This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/31:00 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop17h 42mAir Canada
Tue 12/108:30 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/31:00 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop17h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1012:50 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$614
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 11/276:55 amZRH - SFO
2 stops18h 10mKLM
Wed 12/47:10 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops16h 05mKLM
Deal found 11/19$615
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/111:15 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/251:35 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$618
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/310:15 amZRH - SFO
2 stops19h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/106:45 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$633
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/147:20 amZRH - SFO
2 stops21h 47mAustrian Airlines
Tue 1/712:50 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops37h 15mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 11/19$638
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 11/2710:25 amZRH - SFO
1 stop14h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/15:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop17h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/19$639
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/51:15 pmZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mSWISS
Wed 12/1112:50 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop22h 10mSWISS
Deal found 11/20$645
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/310:15 amZRH - SFO
2 stops19h 56mBritish Airways
Mon 12/97:28 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops19h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$657
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 11/221:30 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop34h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 11/297:15 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop36h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/20$660
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/31:00 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops20h 04mLufthansa
Tue 12/177:20 amSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$668
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 11/276:55 amZRH - SFO
1 stop13h 55mDelta
Thu 12/52:25 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/19$728

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 3/23

1:15 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop12h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

7:05 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$612

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 12/3

1:00 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop17h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

8:30 am-11:50 am

2 stops18h 20m

$613

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 12/3

1:00 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop17h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

12:50 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$614

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 1/9

9:05 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

12:00 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$615

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 1/11

10:10 am-8:36 pm

2 stops19h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

5:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$620

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 4/21

7:45 am-7:24 pm

2 stops20h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

11:05 am-1:45 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$622

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 12/14

7:20 am-8:07 pm

2 stops21h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

12:50 pm-11:05 am

2 stops37h 15m

$638

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 4/5

10:05 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

8:00 pm-8:55 am

1 stop27h 55m

$644

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 1/12

9:05 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

3:30 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$654

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 12/3

1:00 pm-12:04 am

2 stops20h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 12/17

7:20 am-11:15 am

2 stops18h 55m

$668

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Zurich-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 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 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 November 15, 2024.

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 $381). 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 November 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from ZRH to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Delta and Austrian Airlines 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
8,756 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,300 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
805 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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 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 is 1 flight 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, 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 $612. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $613, and United Airlines, from $614. These flights start at 18% 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 $640 on SWISS. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $667 and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $676 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to San Francisco?

    Consider Air Canada (66%), United Airlines (60%) or SWISS (60%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San Francisco.

  • 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 $897, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $612. The most popular route (Zurich - San Francisco), is priced around $499.

  • 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 $381). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$439Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$440Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$494Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$568Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$571Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$598Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$611Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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