What is the cheapest airline that flies from Basel to California?

American Airlines, British Airways, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Basel to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Basel to California?

Prices for flights from Basel to California refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Basel to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Basel to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:10 am - 11:44 pm

BSL

SFO

20h 34m

2 stops

10:03 am - 2:55 pm

SFO

BSL

20h 52m

2 stops

$608Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

6:20 am - 8:47 pm

BSL

SFO

22h 27m

2 stops

10:03 am - 2:55 pm

SFO

BSL

20h 52m

2 stops

$609Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

7:00 am - 8:25 pm

BSL

LAX

22h 25m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 3:05 pm

LAX

BSL

34h 45m

1 stop

$612American Airlines

Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2

6:05 am - 3:20 pm

BSL

LAX

18h 15m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 10:20 pm

LAX

BSL

18h 00m

1 stop

$613American Airlines

Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22

6:20 am - 7:45 pm

BSL

SFO

21h 25m

1 stop

6:30 pm - 10:05 pm

SFO

BSL

19h 35m

1 stop

$624British Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

6:20 am - 7:45 pm

BSL

SFO

21h 25m

1 stop

6:30 pm - 6:40 pm

SFO

BSL

16h 10m

1 stop

$625British Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

2:10 pm - 9:10 pm

BSL

SFO

15h 00m

1 stop

10:40 pm - 7:40 pm

SFO

BSL

13h 00m

1 stop

$632Lufthansa

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

2:10 pm - 9:10 pm

BSL

SFO

15h 00m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 6:20 pm

SFO

BSL

14h 30m

1 stop

$645Lufthansa

Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26

8:15 am - 3:22 pm

BSL

SFO

16h 07m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 12:25 pm

SFO

BSL

13h 25m

1 stop

$658United Airlines

Thu, May 21 - Fri, May 29

9:50 am - 9:59 pm

BSL

ONT

21h 09m

2 stops

6:00 am - 12:30 pm

ONT

BSL

21h 30m

2 stops

$672United Airlines

Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1

Air France flights from Basel to California

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Air France

Feb 13

BSL10:30 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 35m

1 stop

LAX4:05 pmLos Angeles

Feb 20

LAX3:25 pmLos Angeles

33h 25m

1 stop

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$700

Air France

Feb 12

BSL6:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 45m

1 stop

SFO11:50 amSan Francisco

Feb 25

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

17h 50m

2 stops

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$719

Air France

Mar 7

BSL2:30 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

16h 05m

1 stop

LAX9:35 pmLos Angeles

Mar 12

LAX7:20 pmLos Angeles

30h 55m

1 stop

BSL10:15 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$725

United Airlines flights from Basel to California

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United Airlines

May 21

BSL8:15 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

19h 22m

2 stops

SFO6:37 pmSan Francisco

May 29

SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco

13h 25m

1 stop

BSL12:25 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$658

United Airlines

Apr 2

BSL8:15 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

18h 15m

2 stops

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

Apr 12

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

17h 10m

1 stop

BSL7:40 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$662

United Airlines

Apr 2

BSL10:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

22h 37m

2 stops

LAX12:27 amLos Angeles

Apr 12

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

17h 10m

1 stop

BSL7:40 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$665

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BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 3/18

11:10 am-11:44 pm

2 stops20h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

10:03 am-2:55 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$608

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 3/18

6:20 am-8:47 pm

2 stops22h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

10:03 am-2:55 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$609

BaselLos Angeles

BSL - LAX

BSLLAX

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-8:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

7:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$612

BaselLos Angeles

BSL - LAX

BSLLAX

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 2/19

6:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

7:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$613

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 3/18

6:20 am-7:45 pm

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

6:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$624

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 3/18

6:20 am-7:45 pm

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

6:30 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$625

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 3/18

2:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

10:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$632

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 3/19

2:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 3/26

7:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$645

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 5/21

8:15 am-3:22 pm

2 stops16h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

2:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$658

BaselOntario

BSL - ONT

BSLONT

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 2/26

9:50 am-9:59 pm

2 stops21h 09m

Ontario

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$672

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of April is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Basel averaging around $602.

How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Basel when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $760 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Basel for as low as $609 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	14h 00m
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The fastest flight from Basel to California takes 14h 00m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Basel to California?
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How old do you have to be to fly from Basel to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Basel to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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