What airlines fly to Switzerland?

SWISS, United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Switzerland from California according to our data. SWISS is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Switzerland. Keep in mind that there are 19 different airlines that fly to Switzerland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from California to Switzerland on average per week?

As of July 2025, 40 flights take off from California and land in Switzerland each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from California to Switzerland on average per day?

As of July 2025, 5 flights take off from California and land in Switzerland each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 2:00PM, with 50% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How long is the flight from California to Switzerland?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Switzerland you fly into. For example, flying from San Francisco to Zurich takes 11h on average. On the other hand, flying from Los Angeles to Zurich takes 11h 05m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

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

Prices for flights from California to Switzerland are updated daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from California to Switzerland is 19 as of July 2025.

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

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 Switzerland.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Switzerland may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Switzerland. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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4:30 pm - 3:45 pmSFO-ZRH

14h 15m1 stop

8:05 am - 3:30 pmZRH-SFO

15h 25m1 stop

$432Condor

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dom., oct. 19 - dom., oct. 26

4:30 pm - 3:45 pmSFO-ZRH

14h 15m1 stop

8:00 am - 2:30 pmZRH-SFO

15h 30m1 stop

$450Condor

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dom., oct. 12 - mar., oct. 21

1:00 pm - 7:40 amLAX-ZRH

34h 40m1 stop

9:55 pm - 3:15 pmZRH-LAX

26h 20m1 stop

$473

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jue., oct. 30 - jue., nov. 13

2:30 pm - 7:40 amLAX-ZRH

32h 10m1 stop

8:15 am - 10:55 amZRH-LAX

35h 40m1 stop

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lun., nov. 17 - mié., nov. 26

7:50 pm - 11:35 amSFO-GVA

30h 45m1 stop

11:00 am - 9:47 pmGVA-SFO

19h 47m1 stop

$496United Airlines

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7:50 pm - 11:35 amSFO-GVA

30h 45m1 stop

11:00 am - 8:08 pmGVA-SFO

18h 08m1 stop

$497United Airlines

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4:40 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-ZRH

18h 00m1 stop

8:25 pm - 3:35 pmZRH-SFO

27h 10m1 stop

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4:40 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-ZRH

18h 00m1 stop

8:25 pm - 3:35 pmZRH-SFO

27h 10m1 stop

$521Scandinavian Airlines

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lun., ene. 12 - vie., mar. 13

4:45 pm - 12:40 pmLAX-ZRH

34h 55m1 stop

6:10 am - 3:00 pmZRH-LAX

17h 50m1 stop

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4:40 pm - 5:15 pmLAX-ZRH

15h 35m1 stop

6:10 am - 4:00 pmZRH-LAX

17h 50m1 stop

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Icelandair flights from California to Switzerland

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Icelandair

Oct 14

BUR11:48 amBurbank Bob Hope

16h 17m

2 stops

ZRH1:05 pmZurich

Oct 21

ZRH2:00 pmZurich

16h 59m

2 stops

BUR9:59 pmBurbank Bob Hope

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Aug 13

SNA7:14 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

32h 51m

2 stops

ZRH1:05 pmZurich

Aug 20

ZRH2:00 pmZurich

17h 30m

2 stops

SNA10:30 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Air Canada

Oct 28

SAN12:45 pmSan Diego

20h 00m

2 stops

ZRH4:45 pmZurich

Nov 11

ZRH12:40 pmZurich

37h 44m

2 stops

SAN5:24 pmSan Diego

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Air Canada

Oct 28

SAN6:10 pmSan Diego

32h 15m

2 stops

ZRH10:25 amZurich

Nov 11

ZRH12:40 pmZurich

37h 44m

2 stops

SAN5:24 pmSan Diego

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Nov 26

SAN12:45 pmSan Diego

19h 00m

2 stops

ZRH4:45 pmZurich

Dec 10

ZRH1:15 pmZurich

31h 03m

1 stop

SAN11:18 amSan Diego

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dom. 10/19

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Zurich

dom. 10/26

8:05 am-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 25m

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SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

dom. 10/12

4:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Zurich

mar. 10/21

8:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$450

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LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

jue. 10/30

1:00 pm-7:40 am

1 stop34h 40m

Zurich

jue. 11/13

9:55 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$473

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LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

lun. 11/17

2:30 pm-7:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

Zurich

mié. 11/26

8:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop35h 40m

$491

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SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

vie. 9/26

7:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop30h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

lun. 9/29

11:00 am-9:47 pm

1 stop19h 47m

$496

San FranciscoGeneva

SFO - GVA

SFOGVA

San Francisco

vie. 9/26

7:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop30h 45m

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

lun. 9/29

11:00 am-8:08 pm

1 stop18h 08m

$497

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SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

lun. 1/12

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Zurich

vie. 3/13

8:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$520

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SFO - ZRH

SFOZRH

San Francisco

lun. 1/12

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Zurich

vie. 3/13

8:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$521

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

sáb. 1/24

4:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Zurich

mar. 3/3

6:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$565

Los AngelesZurich

LAX - ZRH

LAXZRH

Los Angeles

mar. 10/14

4:40 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Zurich

mar. 10/28

6:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 50m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Switzerland?

The cheapest month to fly to Switzerland from California is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $730, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Switzerland from California during November instead. Flights to Switzerland in November, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $770.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Switzerland from California is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $828. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $980. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Switzerland.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest California to Switzerland flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Switzerland in the afternoon for as low as $864. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $1,101. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest California to Switzerland flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Switzerland from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Switzerland for around $918 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Switzerland from California for as low as $799 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Switzerland flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Switzerland flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$187
Fastest flight time	13h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Switzerland	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Switzerland from California in the past 72 hours is $187. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Switzerland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $432.

The fastest flight from California to Switzerland takes 13h 10m

Direct flights go from California to Switzerland every day.

There are 2 airports near Switzerland: Zurich (ZRH), Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA)

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Prices for flights from California to Switzerland are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Switzerland?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Switzerland is 19 as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Switzerland?
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 Switzerland.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Switzerland?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Switzerland may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Switzerland. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Switzerland?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between California and Switzerland, the leading plane model is Boeing 777-300ER, making up 55.78% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 777 with 26.62%, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 3.21%, and Airbus A380-800 with 2.60%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $358	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $404	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,222 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Vueling	PriceFrom $417	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,176 reviews	Search Vueling flights
LEVEL	PriceFrom $420	Free Cancellation	Rating 4.0 4 reviews	Search LEVEL flights
Delta	PriceFrom $451	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $460	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,457 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $491	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,383 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $491	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,465 reviews	Search Air France flights
Condor	PriceFrom $526	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 353 reviews	Search Condor flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $527	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 9,851 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Switzerland?

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What is the cheapest California to Switzerland flight route?

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

What cabin class options are available on California to Switzerland flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Switzerland flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Switzerland flights?

You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Switzerland flight.

What airlines fly to Switzerland?

How many flights depart from California to Switzerland on average per day?

As of July 2025, 5 flights take off from California and land in Switzerland each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 2:00PM, with 50% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from California to Switzerland on average per week?

As of July 2025, 40 flights take off from California and land in Switzerland each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from California to Switzerland?

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