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Cheap flights from Zurich to California from $391

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TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 pm - 3:00 pm
ZRH
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LAX
30h 00m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:45 pm - 12:40 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
34h 55m
1 stop
$545TAP AIR PORTUGAL
lun, feb 16 - sab, feb 28
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ZRH
-
LAX
30h 00m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:45 pm - 10:35 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
20h 50m
1 stop
$547TAP AIR PORTUGAL
lun, mar 16 - mar, mar 24
United Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 10:51 pm
ZRH
-
SJC
22h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:46 pm - 8:05 am
SJC
-
ZRH
32h 19m
2 stops
$608United Airlines
ven, mag 1 - mar, mag 5
United Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 9:17 am
ZRH
-
SNA
30h 52m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:49 am - 10:35 am
SNA
-
ZRH
17h 46m
2 stops
$608United Airlines
mar, mar 3 - mar, mar 10
SWISS Logo
1:15 pm - 4:15 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
12h 00mnonstop
SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
11h 15mnonstop
$640SWISS
mer, apr 8 - mer, apr 29
SWISS Logo
1:15 pm - 4:30 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
12h 15mnonstop
SWISS Logo
8:25 pm - 3:30 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
11h 05mnonstop
$641SWISS
mar, feb 24 - mer, mar 11
British Airways Logo
10:10 am - 4:10 pm
ZRH
-
SAN
15h 00m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
3:38 pm - 6:45 pm
SAN
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ZRH
19h 07m
2 stops
$728British Airways
mer, mar 4 - dom, mar 8
American Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 2:55 pm
ZRH
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SAN
32h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 3:35 pm
SAN
-
ZRH
24h 20m
2 stops
$731American Airlines
mer, mag 27 - lun, giu 8
American Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 10:36 pm
ZRH
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ONT
19h 51m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 6:55 pm
ONT
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ZRH
19h 47m
2 stops
$732American Airlines
ven, apr 24 - sab, mag 9
British Airways Logo
6:05 am - 10:49 pm
ZRH
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OAK
25h 44m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:54 am - 9:15 am
OAK
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ZRH
38h 21m
2 stops
$893British Airways
ven, feb 27 - mar, mar 3

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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Feb 16
ZRH6:00 pmZurich
30h 00m
1 stop
LAX3:00 pmLos Angeles
Feb 28
LAX4:45 pmLos Angeles
34h 55m
1 stop
ZRH12:40 pmZurich
$545
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mar 16
ZRH6:00 pmZurich
30h 00m
1 stop
LAX4:00 pmLos Angeles
Mar 24
LAX5:45 pmLos Angeles
20h 50m
1 stop
ZRH10:35 pmZurich
$547
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mar 5
ZRH6:10 amZurich
17h 30m
1 stop
LAX2:40 pmLos Angeles
Mar 21
LAX5:45 pmLos Angeles
15h 25m
1 stop
ZRH5:10 pmZurich
$548

SWISS flights from Zurich to California

Our best SWISS deals on Zurich to California flight tickets
SWISS
Feb 12
ZRH1:10 pmZurich
12h 25m
LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles
Feb 25
LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles
11h 05m
ZRH3:15 pmZurich
$593
SWISS
Feb 10
ZRH1:10 pmZurich
12h 25m
LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles
Feb 24
LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles
17h 30m
1 stop
ZRH9:30 pmZurich
$619
SWISS
Mar 7
ZRH1:10 pmZurich
12h 25m
LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles
Mar 21
LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles
28h 40m
1 stop
ZRH8:40 amZurich
$620

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to California 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 febbraio 3, 2026.
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ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

lun 2/16

6:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Los Angeles

sab 2/28

4:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$545

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

lun 3/16

6:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Los Angeles

mar 3/24

5:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$547

ZurichSan Jose

ZRH - SJC

ZRHSJC

Zurich

ven 5/1

9:25 am-10:51 pm

2 stops22h 26m

San Jose

mar 5/5

2:46 pm-8:05 am

2 stops32h 19m

$608

ZurichSanta Ana

ZRH - SNA

ZRHSNA

Zurich

mar 3/3

11:25 am-9:17 am

2 stops30h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar 3/10

8:49 am-10:35 am

2 stops17h 46m

$608

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

mer 4/8

1:15 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

mer 4/29

7:35 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$640

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

mar 2/24

1:15 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

mer 3/11

8:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$641

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

mer 3/4

10:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Diego

dom 3/8

3:38 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$728

ZurichSan Diego

ZRH - SAN

ZRHSAN

Zurich

mer 5/27

3:30 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop32h 25m

San Diego

lun 6/8

6:15 am-3:35 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$731

ZurichOntario

ZRH - ONT

ZRHONT

Zurich

ven 4/24

11:45 am-10:36 pm

2 stops19h 51m

Ontario

sab 5/9

2:08 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$732

ZurichOakland

ZRH - OAK

ZRHOAK

Zurich

ven 2/27

6:05 am-10:49 pm

2 stops25h 44m

Oakland

mar 3/3

9:54 am-9:15 am

2 stops38h 21m

$893

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of October is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Zurich averaging around $727.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Zurich to California is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $802. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Saturday is $1,067.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Zurich when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $806 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Zurich for as low as $749 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$749

Fastest flight time

11h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Zurich in the past 72 hours is $749. The best round-trip flight deal from Zurich to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $747.
The fastest flight from Zurich to California takes 11h 30m
Direct flights go from Zurich to California every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From Zurich there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Zurich Airport to California?

    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 Zurich Airport to California.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California 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 California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Zurich to California

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $491Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,677 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $499Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,759 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $503Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,864 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $513Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,218 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $536Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,714 reviews
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CondorPriceFrom $550Free CancellationRating
6.4
399 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $572Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,235 reviews
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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to California from Zurich which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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