How long is the flight from Switzerland to California?

Flight times from Switzerland to California vary, but if you’re flying out of Zurich and flying into Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 12h 20m on average. Another popular route from Switzerland to California is flying from Basel to Los Angeles, which will take roughly 14h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

TAP AIR PORTUGAL, British Airways, and Finnair are the most popular carriers operating from Switzerland to California

What airlines fly to California?

SWISS, United Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Switzerland according to our data. SWISS is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

As of November 2026, 19 flights take off from Switzerland and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 21% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

The number of flights available between Switzerland and California is 2 per day as of November 2026. The most frequent departure time is 1:00PM, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

Prices for flights from Switzerland to California refresh daily.

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

As of November 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Switzerland to California.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Switzerland 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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10:10 am - 4:10 pmZRH Zurich-SAN San Diego

15h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

6:00 pm - 8:20 pmSAN San Diego-ZRH Zurich

17h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

$633British Airways

Wed, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 16

10:10 am - 4:10 pmZRH Zurich-SAN San Diego

15h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

6:00 pm - 8:20 pmSAN San Diego-ZRH Zurich

17h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

$638British Airways

Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 16

8:10 pm - 2:50 pmGVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin-SFO San Francisco

27h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

4:45 pm - 9:05 amSFO San Francisco-GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

31h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$641Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 24

9:50 am - 2:50 pmGVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin-SFO San Francisco

14h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

4:45 pm - 7:25 pmSFO San Francisco-GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

17h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$648Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

7:40 am - 4:30 pmGVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin-SFO San Francisco

17h 50m1 stop Zurich

10:50 pm - 7:25 amSFO San Francisco-GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

23h 35m1 stop Newark

$652United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 22

7:40 am - 4:30 pmGVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin-SFO San Francisco

17h 50m1 stop Zurich

11:20 pm - 7:35 amSFO San Francisco-GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

23h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$652United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 24

2:25 pm - 8:10 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

14h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:40 pm - 7:45 pmSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

13h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$740Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

1:15 pm - 4:30 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

12h 15mnonstop

4:40 pm - 4:45 pmSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$746SWISS

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

7:00 am - 12:35 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:40 pm - 7:45 pmSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

21h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$749Lufthansa

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

1:15 pm - 4:30 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

12h 15mnonstop

7:25 pm - 3:30 pmSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

11h 05mnonstop

$753SWISS

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

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11:05 am - 6:45 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-SFO San Francisco

16h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

5:25 pm - 7:45 pmSFO San Francisco-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

17h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

$649British Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 26

11:05 am - 6:45 pmBSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss-SFO San Francisco

16h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

5:25 pm - 7:50 pmSFO San Francisco-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss

17h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$651British Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 25

1:00 pm - 9:33 pmGVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin-SFO San Francisco

17h 33m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7:25 pm - 6:50 pmSFO San Francisco-GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

14h 25m1 stop Zurich

$656United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

1:00 pm - 9:33 pmGVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin-SFO San Francisco

17h 33m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7:25 pm - 9:45 amSFO San Francisco-GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

29h 20m1 stop Zurich

$656United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24

1:00 pm - 9:33 pmGVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin-SFO San Francisco

17h 33m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:53 pm - 12:40 pmSFO San Francisco-GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

37h 47m2 stops Vancouver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$688Air Canada

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18

1:00 pm - 9:33 pmGVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin-SFO San Francisco

17h 33m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

8:23 pm - 9:30 amSFO San Francisco-GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

28h 07m2 stops Denver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$696Air Canada

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23

1:15 pm - 4:30 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

12h 15mnonstop

7:25 pm - 3:30 pmSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

11h 05mnonstop

$761SWISS

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

1:15 pm - 4:30 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

12h 15mnonstop

7:25 pm - 3:30 pmSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

11h 05mnonstop

$762SWISS

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Dec 8

11:25 am - 8:10 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

17h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:40 pm - 7:45 pmSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

13h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$774Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 22

11:25 am - 7:35 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

17h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:40 pm - 9:25 pmSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

14h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$812Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 22

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LOT

Mar 31

GVA7:45 pmGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

33h 20m

1 stop

LAX8:05 pmLos Angeles

May 3

LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles

32h 05m

1 stop

GVA9:40 amGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

$745

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Apr 10

ZRH7:55 pmZurich

33h 10m

1 stop

LAX8:05 pmLos Angeles

Apr 18

LAX10:05 pmLos Angeles

36h 00m

1 stop

ZRH7:05 pmZurich

$763

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Apr 10

ZRH7:55 pmZurich

33h 10m

1 stop

LAX8:05 pmLos Angeles

Apr 18

LAX10:05 pmLos Angeles

36h 00m

1 stop

ZRH7:05 pmZurich

$765

Air France flights from Switzerland to California

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Air France

Nov 14

ZRH2:55 pmZurich

15h 40m

1 stop

LAX9:35 pmLos Angeles

Nov 28

LAX3:20 pmLos Angeles

17h 30m

1 stop

ZRH5:50 pmZurich

$768

Air France

Nov 17

ZRH10:45 amZurich

14h 55m

1 stop

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles

Dec 1

LAX6:55 pmLos Angeles

13h 55m

1 stop

ZRH5:50 pmZurich

$769

Air France

Nov 18

BSL10:10 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

19h 48m

2 stops

SFO8:58 pmSan Francisco

Nov 26

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

18h 00m

2 stops

BSL10:00 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$826

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Wed 1/13

10:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Diego

Sat 1/16

6:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$633

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

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Fri 1/15

10:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Diego

Sat 1/16

6:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$638

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GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - SFO San Francisco

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 2/17

8:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 2/24

4:45 pm-9:05 am

1 stop31h 20m

$641

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GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - SFO San Francisco

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Thu 11/19

9:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 11/26

4:45 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$648

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GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - SFO San Francisco

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Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 11/13

7:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 11/22

10:50 pm-7:25 am

1 stop23h 35m

$652

GenevaSan Francisco

GVA Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - SFO San Francisco

GVASFO

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 11/13

7:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 11/24

11:20 pm-7:35 am

1 stop23h 15m

$652

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 11/16

2:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop14h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

9:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$740

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 11/16

1:15 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

4:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$746

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 2/1

7:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 2/15

1:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$749

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ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 11/16

1:15 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

7:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$753

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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 Switzerland averaging around $816.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Switzerland to California is on a Sunday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $859. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Thursday is $1,137.

What is the cheapest Switzerland to California flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Switzerland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $900 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Switzerland for as low as $835 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$368
Fastest flight time	11h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Switzerland in the past 72 hours is $368. The best round-trip flight deal from Switzerland to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $633.

The fastest flight from Switzerland to California takes 11h 50m

Direct flights go from Switzerland to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From Switzerland there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Switzerland to California?
Prices for flights from Switzerland to California refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Switzerland to California?
As of November 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Switzerland to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Switzerland to California?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Switzerland 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.
What is the most popular plane model from Switzerland to California?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Switzerland to California is Boeing 777-300ER, representing 74.10% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 13.65%, Boeing 777 at 6.60%, and Airbus A320-100/200 at 2.15%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,222 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $536	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,280 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $573	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,463 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom $618	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,877 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $682	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,111 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $696	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,299 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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