Zurich

$300+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Zurich (ZRH)

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SAN — ZRH
Jan 1 — Jan 81
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The best prices from San Diego to Zurich are usually found in August or November, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 27, 2024.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$594
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$300
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$910
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Zurich flight deals.
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From San Diego to Zurich
One-way flight from San Diego to Zurich
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Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 27, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/287:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops27h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 12/3010:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops22h 34mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,325
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/278:55 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/18:25 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops34h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,364
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/277:00 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops25h 15mAir Europa
Mon 12/306:30 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops38h 29mAir Europa
Deal found 12/27$2,104
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sun 12/296:10 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 1/810:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/26$2,147
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/279:30 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/110:15 amZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$2,156
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Thu 12/263:50 pmSAN - ZRH
2 stops53h 25mAir Canada
Mon 1/62:45 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops30h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 12/26$2,227
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/263:36 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop14h 54mSWISS
Mon 1/65:25 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops38h 05mSWISS
Deal found 12/26$2,288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Fri 12/277:15 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop16h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/11:10 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop19h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$2,681
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/279:30 pmSAN - ZRH
3 stops49h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/18:15 pmZRH - SAN
4 stops52h 37mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$3,070
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sat 12/2811:03 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops20h 17mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 12/304:20 pmZRH - SAN
3 stops40h 09mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/27$3,259

Find flights from San Diego to Zurich within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 27, 2024.

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SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 2/18

7:10 am-9:45 am

2 stops17h 35m

Zurich

Tue 3/4

8:25 pm-12:28 am

2 stops37h 03m

$594

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 2/25

7:10 am-9:45 am

2 stops17h 35m

Zurich

Thu 3/13

10:25 am-7:36 am

2 stops29h 11m

$622

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 1/26

12:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop36h 30m

Zurich

Tue 2/11

1:00 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop32h 03m

$704

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 2/18

8:49 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop33h 26m

Zurich

Tue 3/4

1:00 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop32h 03m

$720

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 2/25

6:10 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Zurich

Tue 3/11

10:15 am-8:24 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$734

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 2/23

6:10 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Zurich

Mon 3/10

9:05 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$750

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sat 3/1

1:35 pm-10:30 am

1 stop35h 55m

Zurich

Fri 3/14

6:55 am-11:45 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$766

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 3/2

10:37 am-1:55 pm

2 stops18h 18m

Zurich

Fri 3/14

1:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops18h 24m

$779

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Thu 2/27

4:01 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop14h 29m

Zurich

Wed 3/12

1:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$786

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 1/26

10:15 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 25m

Zurich

Tue 2/11

10:25 am-1:51 pm

3 stops36h 26m

$1,084

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Zurich in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 San Diego-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Zurich 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 San Diego-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Zurich

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Zurich. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Zurich. 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 San Diego to Zurich?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 27, 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from San Diego to Zurich by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 27, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Zurich, such as American Airlines, SWISS and British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,560 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8,560 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,560 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,115 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,560 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
1,601 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,560 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,005 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,560 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
1,300 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,560 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Zurich round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Zurich is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $594 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and United Airlines, starting at $704 and $720 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from San Diego 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Zurich

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Zurich. 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 December 27, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$562Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$563Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$598Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$653Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SWISSCheapest$654Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$660Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$672Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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