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$293+ Cheap flights from California to Zurich (ZRH)

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LAX — ZRH
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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Cheap flight deals from California to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$579
(oojo)

One-way from

$293
(Kiwi.com)
From California to Zurich
One-way flight from California to Zurich

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Cheapest flights from California to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/275:30 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/1210:25 amZRH - SFO
1 stop14h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$682
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/292:35 pmSJC - ZRH
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1210:25 amZRH - SJC
2 stops20h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$787
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/297:00 amSJC - ZRH
2 stops27h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/1210:25 amZRH - SJC
2 stops20h 41mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$852
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/308:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1310:35 amZRH - SFO
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$930
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/305:40 pmLAX - ZRH
2 stops40h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/1210:25 amZRH - LAX
1 stop14h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/18$938
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/224:45 pmLAS - ZRH
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/228:25 pmZRH - LAS
2 stops48h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$969
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/304:40 pmSFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 1/146:00 pmZRH - SFO
1 stop29h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/18$1,046
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:15 pmLAX - ZRH
1 stop29h 05mAer Lingus
Sun 1/128:10 pmZRH - LAX
1 stop31h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/18$1,050
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/317:00 amLAX - ZRH
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/72:45 pmZRH - LAX
3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,086
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/249:45 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/2410:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops19h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,112
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/244:15 pmLAX - ZRH
1 stop17h 50mLOT
Fri 1/107:55 pmZRH - LAX
1 stop33h 35mLOT
Deal found 12/16$1,177
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:59 pmSFO - ZRH
2 stops27h 06mIcelandair
Thu 1/161:00 pmZRH - SFO
2 stops20h 14mIcelandair
Deal found 12/18$1,186

Find flights from California to Zurich within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Zurich 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 December 18, 2024.

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Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Thu 1/16

8:05 pm-9:45 am

1 stop28h 40m

Zurich

Thu 1/23

8:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$579

Las VegasZurich

LAS - ZRH

LASZRH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/25

7:05 am-9:45 am

2 stops18h 40m

Zurich

Wed 4/2

2:00 pm-12:17 am

2 stops43h 17m

$582

San FranciscoZurich

SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

6:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Zurich

Tue 3/18

1:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$585

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Thu 2/20

7:30 pm-8:50 am

1 stop28h 20m

Zurich

Tue 2/25

9:40 am-7:05 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$592

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 3/4

10:58 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 47m

Zurich

Mon 3/10

10:25 am-11:50 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$595

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Sat 4/5

10:30 pm-7:55 am

1 stop24h 25m

Zurich

Sun 4/13

9:55 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$610

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Wed 3/12

1:14 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops22h 31m

Zurich

Tue 3/25

10:25 am-10:59 pm

2 stops20h 34m

$616

San JoseZurich

SJC - ZRH

SJCZRH

San Jose

Mon 1/6

6:40 am-7:45 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Zurich

Tue 1/14

8:25 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops34h 41m

$617

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 2/9

7:04 am-9:45 am

2 stops17h 41m

Zurich

Sun 2/23

8:20 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops35h 31m

$629

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

4:40 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Zurich

Sun 6/1

6:10 am-2:40 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$634

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Best time to book a flight from California to Zurich

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Travel insights for flights from California to Zurich

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from California to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,315). 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 ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Zurich. 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 December 18, 2024.

The most flights from USCA to ZRH are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Zurich by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich 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 Zurich when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Zurich by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, 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 Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Scandinavian Airlines, Vueling and Turkish Airlines from California to Zurich. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.7
Good
1,285 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.6
Good
1,133 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich from California?

    Zurich (ZRH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Zurich. It is only a 5.9 mi journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Zurich’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Zurich flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $393 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Iberia from $411 and WestJet from $457 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Zurich?

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Zurich?

    On average you can expect to pay $3,199 for a flight from California to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $270 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Zurich) is currently priced at $495.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Zurich?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Zurich 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 California to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from California to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,315). 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 Zurich

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$420Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$462Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$467Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$480Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$489Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$491Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$528Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$529Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
IberiaCheapest$531Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$540Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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