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SWISS Logo
11:04 am - 10:40 am
SAN
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ZRH
14h 36m1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:40 am - 10:40 pm
ZRH
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SAN
21h 00m1 stop
$428SWISS
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 3:15 pm
SAN
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ZRH
19h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 10:35 pm
ZRH
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SAN
20h 15m2 stops
$445United Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 18
Lufthansa Logo
5:35 pm - 4:40 pm
SAN
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ZRH
14h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:15 am - 3:45 pm
ZRH
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SAN
17h 30m1 stop
$449Lufthansa
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 3:30 pm
SAN
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ZRH
18h 25m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 9:59 pm
ZRH
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SAN
19h 44m1 stop
$450American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17
SWISS Logo
12:49 pm - 3:30 pm
SAN
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ZRH
17h 41m1 stop
SWISS Logo
1:15 pm - 8:49 pm
ZRH
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SAN
16h 34m1 stop
$451SWISS
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 27
Air Canada Logo
6:05 pm - 10:25 am
SAN
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ZRH
31h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:20 pm - 5:24 pm
ZRH
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SAN
36h 04m2 stops
$452Air Canada
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 18
Lufthansa Logo
5:35 pm - 7:40 pm
SAN
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ZRH
17h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 am - 6:44 pm
ZRH
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SAN
20h 39m2 stops
$453Lufthansa
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 1
British Airways Logo
1:58 pm - 8:15 pm
SAN
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ZRH
21h 17m2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:10 pm - 10:26 pm
ZRH
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SAN
34h 16m2 stops
$454British Airways
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9
Lufthansa Logo
5:35 pm - 7:40 pm
SAN
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ZRH
17h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:15 am - 3:45 pm
ZRH
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SAN
17h 30m1 stop
$455Lufthansa
Fri, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 28
United Airlines Logo
7:52 pm - 3:30 pm
SAN
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ZRH
34h 38m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:53 am
ZRH
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SAN
31h 53m1 stop
$458United Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 27

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Zurich

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to Zurich flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 1
SAN11:05 amSan Diego
19h 10m
1 stop
ZRH3:15 pmZurich
Mar 18
ZRH10:20 amZurich
20h 15m
2 stops
SAN10:35 pmSan Diego
$445
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United Airlines
Jan 16
SAN7:52 pmSan Diego
34h 38m
1 stop
ZRH3:30 pmZurich
Jan 27
ZRH1:00 pmZurich
31h 53m
1 stop
SAN11:53 amSan Diego
$458
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United Airlines
Jan 27
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
19h 07m
1 stop
ZRH3:15 pmZurich
Feb 8
ZRH1:10 pmZurich
18h 23m
1 stop
SAN10:33 pmSan Diego
$470
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Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Zurich

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Diego to Zurich flight tickets
Lufthansa
Jan 25
SAN5:35 pmSan Diego
14h 05m
1 stop
ZRH4:40 pmZurich
Feb 8
ZRH7:15 amZurich
17h 30m
1 stop
SAN3:45 pmSan Diego
$449
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Lufthansa
Jan 16
SAN5:35 pmSan Diego
17h 05m
1 stop
ZRH7:40 pmZurich
Feb 1
ZRH7:05 amZurich
20h 39m
2 stops
SAN6:44 pmSan Diego
$453
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Lufthansa
Jan 16
SAN5:35 pmSan Diego
17h 05m
1 stop
ZRH7:40 pmZurich
Jan 28
ZRH7:15 amZurich
17h 30m
1 stop
SAN3:45 pmSan Diego
$455
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
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San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Wed 3/4

11:04 am-10:40 am

1 stop14h 36m

Zurich

Wed 3/18

9:40 am-10:40 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$428

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 3/1

11:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Zurich

Wed 3/18

10:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$445

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 1/25

5:35 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Zurich

Sun 2/8

7:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$449

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Tue 3/3

12:05 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Zurich

Tue 3/17

10:15 am-9:59 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$450

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Thu 1/15

12:49 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop17h 41m

Zurich

Tue 1/27

1:15 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop16h 34m

$451

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Sun 3/1

6:05 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 20m

Zurich

Wed 3/18

1:20 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops36h 04m

$452

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Fri 1/16

5:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Zurich

Sun 2/1

7:05 am-6:44 pm

2 stops20h 39m

$453

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Mon 1/26

1:58 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops21h 17m

Zurich

Mon 2/9

9:10 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops34h 16m

$454

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Fri 1/16

5:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Zurich

Wed 1/28

7:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$455

San DiegoZurich

SAN - ZRH

SANZRH

San Diego

Fri 1/16

7:52 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop34h 38m

Zurich

Tue 1/27

1:00 pm-11:53 am

1 stop31h 53m

$458

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Zurich?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Zurich. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $590. If you don’t want to visit Zurich in November, then you should wait until April to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $680.

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

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Zurich from San Diego. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $780. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from San Diego because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,074.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Zurich is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $722. Flights to Zurich are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $994. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Zurich from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Zurich for around $855 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Zurich from San Diego for as low as $749 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to Zurich flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Zurich flight.

How have San Diego to Zurich flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for San Diego to Zurich flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to Zurich

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to Zurich according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

14h 36m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Zurich takes 14h 36m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Zurich. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Zurich.
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  • How far is San Diego to Zurich by plane?

    San Diego and Zurich are 5956.2 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 14h 05m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Zurich Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Zurich Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Zurich Airport?

    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 San Diego Airport to Zurich Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zurich Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Zurich Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Zurich Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Zurich?

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Zurich

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British AirwaysPriceFrom $493Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,559 reviews
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7.4
1,591 reviews
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7.4
9,063 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $589Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,043 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $601Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,011 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $609Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,800 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $631Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,612 reviews
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