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$299+ Cheap flights from California to Switzerland

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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZRH
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Switzerland

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$583
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$299
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$774

Good round-trip deal

$717 or less

Good one-way deal

$464 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Switzerland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Switzerland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

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.
Sun 3/96:40 pmLAX - ZRH
2 stops33h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 3/251:00 pmZRH - LAX
2 stops35h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/21$583
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/206:55 pmLAX - ZRH
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/276:45 amZRH - LAX
1 stop37h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$584
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/244:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop18h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/38:25 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$587
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/74:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 10mCondor
Tue 5/138:05 amZRH - SFO
1 stop15h 25mCondor
Deal found 2/20$600
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.
Tue 3/2512:55 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/21:25 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop31h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$604
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/39:25 pmLAX - ZRH
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/711:45 amZRH - LAX
1 stop18h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$607
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/76:45 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop37h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/156:40 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$608
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/37:00 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop18h 50mSWISS
Tue 9/161:15 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop16h 01mSWISS
Deal found 2/21$609
This Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/910:55 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops24h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/3110:20 amZRH - SAN
2 stops22h 24mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/21$611
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:20 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops19h 15mDelta
Tue 9/1610:10 amZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 09mDelta
Deal found 2/21$613
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:18 pmLAX - ZRH
2 stops38h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/88:30 amZRH - LAX
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$614
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1312:45 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop36h 35mAir Canada
Sun 10/261:20 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops38h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 2/22$622

Find flights from California to Switzerland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Switzerland 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 22, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Switzerland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Sun 3/9

6:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Zurich

Tue 3/25

1:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$583

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

6:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Zurich

Tue 4/8

8:25 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$587

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

4:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Zurich

Tue 5/13

8:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$600

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 3/25

12:55 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Zurich

Wed 4/2

1:25 pm-11:48 am

1 stop31h 23m

$604

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

9:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Zurich

Mon 4/7

11:45 am-9:01 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$607

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

2:00 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Zurich

Thu 4/3

7:40 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$608

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

6:45 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop37h 55m

Zurich

Tue 4/15

6:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop24h 55m

$608

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 3/9

10:55 am-7:45 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Zurich

Mon 3/31

10:20 am-11:44 pm

2 stops22h 24m

$611

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

8:18 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops38h 57m

Zurich

Tue 4/8

8:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$614

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 3/25

4:04 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 26m

Zurich

Tue 4/8

1:05 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$620

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Best time to book a flight from California to Switzerland

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Travel insights for flights from California to Switzerland

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Switzerland?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Switzerland (average of $637). Flying from California to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,304). 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 CA to CH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Switzerland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Switzerland as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Switzerland

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Switzerland. 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 22, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to CH0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Switzerland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Switzerland ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Switzerland when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Switzerland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Switzerland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Switzerland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Switzerland, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Delta and KLM. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,297 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,297 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,297 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,297 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,297 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,271 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,297 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
771 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,297 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to Switzerland flight route?

    This flight path from California to Switzerland was viewed by 78 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Switzerland one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $418. Users have also found prices from $431 and $439 on Condor and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Switzerland that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Switzerland?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Switzerland (average of $637). Flying from California to Switzerland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,304). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Switzerland

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Switzerland. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest$417Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
LEVELCheapest$420Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$462Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$467Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$474Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$476Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$491Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$496Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$527Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$527Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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