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

As of September 2026, 6 flights take off from Zurich and land in California each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 1:00PM, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

What airlines fly to California?

SWISS, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Zurich 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 5 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

British Airways, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Zurich to California

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

The number of flights available between Zurich and California is 44 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

Prices for flights from Zurich Airport to California were last updated today.

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

As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Zurich Airport to California.

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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10:15 am - 10:55 pmZRH Zurich-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

20h 40m2 stops Philadelphia Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 8:15 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Philadelphia

$694British Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

10:15 am - 8:12 pmZRH Zurich-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

18h 57m2 stops Philadelphia Charlotte Douglas

11:22 pm - 8:15 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-ZRH Zurich

23h 53m1 stop Philadelphia

$695British Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

8:00 am - 3:15 pmZRH Zurich-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

16h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

8:20 pm - 8:45 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-ZRH Zurich

15h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$697Condor

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

6:55 pm - 2:50 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

28h 55m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen

4:45 pm - 9:40 amSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

31h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$706Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 29

10:15 am - 10:36 pmZRH Zurich-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

21h 21m1 stop Philadelphia

10:32 am - 11:55 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-ZRH Zurich

17h 23m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

$713American Airlines

Sat, Mar 13 - Wed, Mar 17

10:15 am - 8:57 pmZRH Zurich-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

19h 42m2 stops Philadelphia Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:58 am - 12:10 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-ZRH Zurich

19h 12m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

$713American Airlines

Sat, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 18

8:55 pm - 1:20 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

25h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

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

11h 05mnonstop

$715SWISS

Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 26

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

12h 00mnonstop

4:40 pm - 8:00 pmSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

18h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

$716SWISS

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 4

11:25 am - 4:05 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

13h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

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

11h 05mnonstop

$723United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

11:25 am - 4:05 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

13h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

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

11h 05mnonstop

$723United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1

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11:45 am - 11:59 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

21h 14m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

5:00 am - 7:45 amSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

17h 45m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Philadelphia

$710British Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7

11:45 am - 10:56 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

20h 11m1 stop Philadelphia

5:00 am - 7:45 amSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

17h 45m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Philadelphia

$711British Airways

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7:05 pm - 1:15 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

27h 10m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

3:15 pm - 6:15 pmSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

18h 00m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$711ITA Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7

8:15 am - 12:40 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

13h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

5:00 am - 8:15 amSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

18h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

$734United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

8:15 am - 3:20 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

16h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

7:35 pm - 3:50 pmSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

11h 15mnonstop

$734United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

8:15 am - 1:10 pmZRH Zurich-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

5:30 pm - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZRH Zurich

13h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$734Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7

1:10 pm - 4:15 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

12h 05mnonstop

12:55 pm - 11:45 amSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

13h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

$742SWISS

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5

2:35 pm - 7:50 pmZRH Zurich-SFO San Francisco

14h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:05 pm - 9:50 pmSFO San Francisco-ZRH Zurich

15h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$744Lufthansa

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 6

8:15 am - 1:10 pmZRH Zurich-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

7:35 pm - 3:45 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZRH Zurich

11h 10mnonstop

$746Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7

1:10 pm - 4:30 pmZRH Zurich-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

12h 20mnonstop

7:35 pm - 3:45 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZRH Zurich

11h 10mnonstop

$749SWISS

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 4

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Nov 26

ZRH11:25 amZurich

13h 40m

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SFO4:05 pmSan Francisco

Dec 14

SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

16h 40m

1 stop

ZRH7:40 amZurich

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Oct 8

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14h 55m

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Oct 21

SFO2:25 pmSan Francisco

10h 55m

ZRH10:20 amZurich

$725

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Oct 26

ZRH11:25 amZurich

13h 40m

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Nov 8

SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco

11h 05m

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$727

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Sep 25

ZRH1:35 pmZurich

12h 00m

SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco

Oct 6

SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco

13h 50m

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ZRH11:45 amZurich

$729

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Oct 5

ZRH8:55 pmZurich

25h 40m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

Dec 1

SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco

11h 05m

ZRH3:30 pmZurich

$745

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Sep 29

ZRH1:35 pmZurich

12h 00m

SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco

Oct 8

SFO7:35 pmSan Francisco

11h 15m

ZRH3:50 pmZurich

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10:15 am-10:55 pm

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6:15 am-8:15 am

2 stops17h 00m

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11:22 pm-8:15 am

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ZRH Zurich - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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8:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

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ZRH Zurich - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

ZRHLAS

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Sat 3/13

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1 stop21h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/17

10:32 am-11:55 am

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ZRH Zurich - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

ZRHLAS

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Sat 3/13

10:15 am-8:57 pm

2 stops19h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/18

8:58 am-12:10 pm

2 stops19h 12m

$713

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ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco

ZRHSFO

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Fri 11/20

8:55 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 11/26

7:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$715

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco

ZRHSFO

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Thu 10/22

1:15 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

4:40 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$716

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Thu 11/26

11:25 am-4:05 pm

1 stop13h 40m

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Thu 12/3

7:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$723

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH Zurich - SFO San Francisco

ZRHSFO

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Thu 11/26

11:25 am-4:05 pm

1 stop13h 40m

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Tue 12/1

7:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

$723

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of November is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Zurich averaging around $833.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Zurich to California is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $866. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Tuesday is $1,104.

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich 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 $889 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 $807 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$390
Fastest flight time	11h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Zurich in the past 72 hours is $390. The best round-trip flight deal from Zurich to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $694.

The fastest flight from Zurich to California takes 11h 30m

Direct flights go from Zurich to California on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is SWISS.

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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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Zurich Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Zurich Airport to California were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Zurich Airport to California?
As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Zurich Airport to California.
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.
What is the most popular plane model from Zurich to California?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Zurich to California is Boeing 777-300ER (68.30% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 777 (20.87%), Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (6.50%), and Airbus A320-100/200 (1.21%).

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,078 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $523	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,228 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $606	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,227 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $647	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,076 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $696	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,235 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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