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

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

What airlines fly to Basel?

Lufthansa, SWISS and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Basel from California according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Basel. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Basel on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Basel?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as San Francisco or Los Angeles, and flying into Basel, then you can expect flight times to average 13h and 13h 30m, respectively.

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

Prices for flights from California to Basel refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Basel?

As of July 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Basel.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Basel.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Basel 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 Basel. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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4:30 pm - 9:05 pmLAX-BSL

19h 35m1 stop

7:00 am - 1:05 pmBSL-LAX

15h 05m1 stop

$473

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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 22

4:30 pm - 4:20 pmLAX-BSL

38h 50m2 stops

7:00 am - 1:05 pmBSL-LAX

15h 05m1 stop

$532

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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 22

5:30 pm - 4:00 pmLAX-BSL

13h 30m1 stop

9:45 am - 3:15 pmBSL-LAX

14h 30m1 stop

$617United Airlines

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Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 16

7:20 pm - 10:50 pmSFO-BSL

18h 30m1 stop

4:00 pm - 3:00 pmBSL-SFO

32h 00m1 stop

$652British Airways

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Mon, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 3

5:30 pm - 4:00 pmLAX-BSL

13h 30m1 stop

6:55 am - 1:05 pmBSL-LAX

15h 10m1 stop

$652Lufthansa

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Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 25

8:10 am - 10:50 amSAN-BSL

17h 40m2 stops

11:25 am - 11:31 amBSL-SAN

33h 06m2 stops

$655Air Canada

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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 17

1:45 pm - 10:50 amSFO-BSL

36h 05m2 stops

8:25 am - 11:09 pmBSL-SFO

23h 44m2 stops

$657Air Canada

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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 24

1:02 pm - 4:00 pmLAX-BSL

17h 58m2 stops

9:45 am - 3:15 pmBSL-LAX

14h 30m1 stop

$658United Airlines

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Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 16

9:05 pm - 7:35 pmSFO-BSL

13h 30m1 stop

6:05 am - 12:40 pmBSL-SFO

15h 35m1 stop

$661Lufthansa

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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 24

7:20 pm - 10:50 pmSFO-BSL

18h 30m1 stop

7:05 pm - 4:00 pmBSL-SFO

28h 55m1 stop

$682British Airways

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British Airways flights from California to Basel

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British Airways

Oct 20

SFO7:20 pmSan Francisco

18h 30m

1 stop

BSL10:50 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Nov 3

BSL4:00 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

32h 00m

1 stop

SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco

$652

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British Airways

Oct 14

LAX1:25 pmLos Angeles

20h 05m

1 stop

BSL6:30 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Oct 21

BSL6:45 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

22h 30m

1 stop

LAX8:15 pmLos Angeles

$682

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British Airways

Aug 26

SFO8:00 amSan Francisco

17h 55m

2 stops

BSL10:55 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Sep 8

BSL7:20 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

29h 50m

2 stops

SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco

$685

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Iberia flights from California to Basel

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Iberia

Aug 12

SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco

31h 40m

1 stop

BSL12:50 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Sep 15

BSL2:00 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

37h 10m

1 stop

SFO6:10 pmSan Francisco

$885

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Iberia

Aug 13

SJC10:32 amSan Jose

39h 23m

2 stops

BSL10:55 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Aug 16

BSL2:50 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

39h 16m

2 stops

SJC9:06 pmSan Jose

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Depart

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Price

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

4:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$473

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

4:30 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$532

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

5:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 12/16

9:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$617

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

7:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 11/3

4:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$652

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Mon 11/17

5:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 11/25

6:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$652

San DiegoBasel

SAN - BSL

SANBSL

San Diego

Mon 9/8

8:10 am-10:50 am

2 stops17h 40m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 9/17

11:25 am-11:31 am

2 stops33h 06m

$655

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

1:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops36h 05m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 9/24

8:25 am-11:09 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$657

Los AngelesBasel

LAX - BSL

LAXBSL

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

1:02 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops17h 58m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 12/16

9:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$658

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

9:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 9/24

6:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$661

San FranciscoBasel

SFO - BSL

SFOBSL

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

7:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 10/28

7:05 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$682

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Basel

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Basel?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Basel from California is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $724. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Basel is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,296.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Basel?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Basel when you can find flight prices for as low as $744. Flying to Basel in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Basel are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,274. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Can stopping save me money on California to Basel flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Basel flight.

Cheap California to Basel flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$198
Fastest flight time	13h 25m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Basel	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Basel from California in the past 72 hours is $198. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Basel found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $473.

The fastest flight from California to Basel takes 13h 25m

There are no direct flights from California to Basel. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Basel EuroAirport Swiss, San Diego Airport - Basel EuroAirport Swiss and Los Angeles Airport - Basel EuroAirport Swiss.

There is 1 airport near Basel: Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Basel?
Prices for flights from California to Basel refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Basel?
As of July 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Basel.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Basel?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Basel.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Basel?
The required travel and health documents for your Basel 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 Basel. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Basel

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to Basel with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom $481	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,222 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $552	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,275 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $584	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,686 reviews	Search SWISS flights

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