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$544+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Zurich (ZRH)

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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ZRH
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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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

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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 January 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$597
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$544
(Ovago)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$827
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From San Diego to Zurich
One-way flight from San Diego to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($240 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Zurich
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This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/37:14 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1210:25 amZRH - SAN
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$597
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 10/111:05 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops23h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/1510:20 amZRH - SAN
2 stops16h 39mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 3/82:23 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop35h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/171:20 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop30h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/28$683
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 3/2112:55 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop33h 40mAir Canada
Fri 4/412:40 pmZRH - SAN
2 stops31h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 1/28$689
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 3/207:15 amSAN - ZRH
1 stop19h 15mDelta
Thu 4/31:35 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop19h 12mDelta
Deal found 1/29$698
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/15:20 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Sat 3/159:25 amZRH - SAN
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/29$724
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Tue 4/13:57 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop14h 18mSWISS
Wed 4/99:25 amZRH - SAN
1 stop18h 31mSWISS
Deal found 1/29$802
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/237:10 pmSAN - ZRH
1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 4/66:20 pmZRH - SAN
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/29$837
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/247:50 amSAN - ZRH
2 stops18h 00mAir France
Mon 4/287:45 amZRH - SAN
2 stops18h 07mAir France
Deal found 1/29$1,090

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 January 30, 2025.

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SAN - ZRH

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Mon 3/3

7:14 am-9:45 am

2 stops17h 31m

Zurich

Wed 3/12

10:25 am-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$597

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Wed 2/19

7:10 am-9:45 am

2 stops17h 35m

Zurich

Wed 3/5

10:25 am-12:28 am

2 stops23h 03m

$618

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sat 3/8

2:23 pm-10:45 am

1 stop35h 22m

Zurich

Mon 3/17

1:20 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop30h 43m

$683

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Fri 3/21

12:55 pm-6:35 am

1 stop33h 40m

Zurich

Fri 4/4

12:40 pm-11:10 am

2 stops31h 30m

$689

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Thu 3/20

7:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop19h 15m

Zurich

Thu 4/3

1:35 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$698

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sat 3/1

5:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Zurich

Sat 3/15

9:25 am-4:25 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$724

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 4/1

3:57 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop14h 18m

Zurich

Wed 4/9

9:25 am-6:56 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$802

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 3/23

7:10 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Zurich

Sun 4/6

6:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$837

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 3/24

7:50 am-9:50 am

2 stops18h 00m

Zurich

Mon 4/28

7:45 am-4:52 pm

2 stops18h 07m

$1,090

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 4/14

7:00 am-4:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Zurich

Mon 4/21

8:50 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops31h 06m

$1,154

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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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 January 24, 2025.

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 January 30, 2025.

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 January 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Zurich, such as Delta, Austrian Airlines and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 $618 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $683 and $689 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Zurich are Scandinavian Airlines ($544), Lufthansa ($576), and American Airlines ($706).

  • 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Zurich

Discover the top 8 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$562Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$564Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$592Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$597Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$653Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SWISSCheapest$654Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$660Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$672Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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