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

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

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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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6:05 am - 6:05 pmBSL-LAX

21h 00m2 stops

7:50 pm - 8:40 pmLAX-BSL

15h 50m1 stop

$641Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 19

7:00 am - 4:10 pmBSL-SAN

18h 10m1 stop

6:42 am - 10:20 pmSAN-BSL

30h 38m2 stops

$648American Airlines

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Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24

6:35 am - 4:05 pmBSL-SAN

18h 30m1 stop

6:00 pm - 2:35 pmSAN-BSL

35h 35m1 stop

$652British Airways

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Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 16

7:00 am - 4:10 pmBSL-SAN

18h 10m1 stop

4:25 pm - 10:20 pmSAN-BSL

20h 55m2 stops

$653British Airways

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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18

9:50 am - 2:50 pmBSL-SFO

14h 00m1 stop

9:40 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-BSL

13h 00m1 stop

$690Lufthansa

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Sun, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 24

8:15 pm - 4:15 pmBSL-LAX

28h 00m1 stop

5:30 pm - 7:40 pmLAX-BSL

17h 10m1 stop

$707Lufthansa

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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 11

9:50 am - 7:35 pmBSL-SFO

18h 45m1 stop

9:40 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-BSL

13h 00m1 stop

$710United Airlines

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Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5

9:50 am - 8:35 pmBSL-SFO

18h 45m1 stop

9:40 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-BSL

13h 00m1 stop

$712United Airlines

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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15

6:05 am - 3:59 pmBSL-SFO

17h 54m2 stops

7:00 am - 9:50 amSFO-BSL

17h 50m2 stops

$721Delta

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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15

6:05 am - 11:45 amBSL-LAX

14h 40m1 stop

9:35 am - 1:50 pmLAX-BSL

19h 15m2 stops

$740Delta

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Lufthansa flights from Basel to California

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Lufthansa

Nov 9

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 00m

1 stop

SFO2:50 pmSan Francisco

Nov 24

SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco

13h 00m

1 stop

BSL7:40 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

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Lufthansa

Oct 27

BSL8:15 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

28h 00m

1 stop

LAX4:15 pmLos Angeles

Nov 11

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

17h 10m

1 stop

BSL7:40 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

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Lufthansa

Oct 30

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 25m

1 stop

LAX4:15 pmLos Angeles

Nov 12

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

17h 10m

1 stop

BSL7:40 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

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United Airlines flights from Basel to California

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United Airlines

Nov 28

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

18h 45m

1 stop

SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco

Dec 5

SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco

13h 00m

1 stop

BSL7:40 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$710

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United Airlines

Nov 1

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

18h 45m

1 stop

SFO8:35 pmSan Francisco

Nov 15

SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco

13h 00m

1 stop

BSL7:40 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

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United Airlines

Mar 19

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

33h 35m

2 stops

SFO11:25 amSan Francisco

Mar 26

SFO6:30 amSan Francisco

22h 00m

2 stops

BSL12:30 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

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BaselLos Angeles

BSL - LAX

BSLLAX

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 2/10

6:05 am-6:05 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

7:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$641

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 2/20

7:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

6:42 am-10:20 pm

2 stops30h 38m

$648

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 11/9

6:35 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 30m

San Diego

Sun 11/16

6:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$652

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Diego

Tue 11/18

4:25 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$653

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 11/9

9:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

9:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$690

BaselLos Angeles

BSL - LAX

BSLLAX

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 10/27

8:15 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

5:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$707

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 11/28

9:50 am-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

9:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$710

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 11/1

9:50 am-8:35 pm

1 stop18h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

9:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$712

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 11/1

6:05 am-3:59 pm

2 stops17h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

7:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

$721

BaselLos Angeles

BSL - LAX

BSLLAX

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 11/13

6:05 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/20

9:35 am-1:50 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$740

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of February is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Basel averaging around $634.

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 $751 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 $604 on momondo.

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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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