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Cheap flights from Zurich to San Francisco from $371

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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 2:35 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
28h 40m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 12:45 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
35h 05m2 stops
$696Scandinavian Airlines
jue., feb. 19 - vie., feb. 27
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 2:35 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
34h 35m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 7:40 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
18h 00m1 stop
$700Scandinavian Airlines
vie., ene. 9 - vie., ene. 16
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 2:40 pm
ZRH
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SFO
53h 30m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 7:40 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
17h 55m1 stop
$704Scandinavian Airlines
vie., may. 15 - lun., may. 25
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 8:19 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
32h 54m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 9:40 am
SFO
-
ZRH
51h 41m2 stops
$706Scandinavian Airlines
mar., may. 12 - lun., may. 25
British Airways Logo
7:15 am - 1:50 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
15h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 7:50 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
15h 30m1 stop
$708British Airways
mié., abr. 8 - mié., abr. 29
British Airways Logo
7:15 am - 1:50 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
15h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
1:24 pm - 3:05 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
16h 41m2 stops
$709British Airways
mié., abr. 8 - mié., abr. 29
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 2:35 pm
ZRH
-
SFO
34h 35m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 7:40 pm
SFO
-
ZRH
18h 00m1 stop
$710Scandinavian Airlines
vie., ene. 9 - dom., ene. 18
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 pm - 2:35 pm
ZRH
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SFO
29h 35m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 5:10 pm
SFO
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ZRH
15h 35m1 stop
$712TAP AIR PORTUGAL
dom., ene. 18 - lun., feb. 2
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 2:35 pm
ZRH
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SFO
52h 40m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 7:40 pm
SFO
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ZRH
18h 00m1 stop
$714Scandinavian Airlines
jue., ene. 8 - dom., ene. 18
SWISS Logo
1:15 pm - 4:30 pm
ZRH
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SFO
12h 15mnonstop
SWISS Logo
12:50 pm - 2:45 pm
SFO
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ZRH
16h 55m1 stop
$715SWISS
jue., dic. 25 - jue., ene. 8

British Airways flights from Zurich to San Francisco

Our best British Airways deals on Zurich to San Francisco flight tickets
British Airways
Apr 8
ZRH7:15 amZurich
15h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
Apr 29
SFO7:20 pmSan Francisco
15h 30m
1 stop
ZRH7:50 pmZurich
$708
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British Airways
Apr 8
ZRH7:15 amZurich
15h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
Apr 29
SFO1:24 pmSan Francisco
16h 41m
2 stops
ZRH3:05 pmZurich
$709
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British Airways
May 14
ZRH8:35 pmZurich
26h 15m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
May 25
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
18h 25m
1 stop
ZRH8:00 pmZurich
$718
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SWISS flights from Zurich to San Francisco

Our best SWISS deals on Zurich to San Francisco flight tickets
SWISS
Dec 25
ZRH1:15 pmZurich
12h 15m
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
Jan 8
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
16h 55m
1 stop
ZRH2:45 pmZurich
$715
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SWISS
Dec 25
ZRH1:15 pmZurich
12h 15m
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
Jan 8
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
14h 05m
1 stop
ZRH11:55 amZurich
$721
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SWISS
Dec 25
ZRH1:15 pmZurich
12h 15m
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
Jan 9
SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco
14h 20m
1 stop
ZRH4:45 pmZurich
$726
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to San Francisco 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 diciembre 11, 2025.
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ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

jue. 2/19

6:55 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops28h 40m

San Francisco

vie. 2/27

4:40 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$696

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

vie. 1/9

1:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

San Francisco

vie. 1/16

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$700

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

vie. 5/15

6:10 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops53h 30m

San Francisco

lun. 5/25

4:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$704

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

mar. 5/12

8:25 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops32h 54m

San Francisco

lun. 5/25

8:59 pm-9:40 am

2 stops51h 41m

$706

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

mié. 4/8

7:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

mié. 4/29

7:20 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$708

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

mié. 4/8

7:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

mié. 4/29

1:24 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops16h 41m

$709

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

vie. 1/9

1:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

San Francisco

dom. 1/18

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$710

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

dom. 1/18

6:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 35m

San Francisco

lun. 2/2

4:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$712

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

jue. 1/8

6:55 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops52h 40m

San Francisco

dom. 1/18

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$714

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

jue. 12/25

1:15 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

jue. 1/8

12:50 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$715

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of February, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $670.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Zurich to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $594. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $846.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Zurich to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the afternoon for as low as $589. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $783.

What is the cheapest Zurich to San Francisco flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Zurich when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $770 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Zurich for as low as $684 on momondo.

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

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

As of December 2025, prices for Zurich to San Francisco flights are approximately 19% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$781

Fastest flight time

12h 00m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Zurich in the past 72 hours is $781. The best round-trip flight deal from Zurich to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $690.
The fastest flight from Zurich to San Francisco takes 12h 00m
Direct flights go from Zurich to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From Zurich there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).
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  • How far is Zurich to San Francisco by plane?

    Zurich and San Francisco are 5817.6 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 12h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

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

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Zurich Airport to San Francisco 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 Zurich Airport to San Francisco Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Zurich to San Francisco

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Zurich to San Francisco with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $491Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,605 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $496Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,626 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $506Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,810 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $571Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,095 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $648Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,571 reviews
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  • SWISS Flights From Zurich to San Francisco

    SWISS flies from Zurich to San Francisco around 7 times per week, with 1,810 momondo users rating the airline 7.5/10. The cheapest SWISS deal from Zurich to San Francisco in the last 72 hours was $506 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $769 for SWISS flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From Zurich to San Francisco

    Another popular option for Zurich to San Francisco flights is United Airlines (7.4/10, 9,095 ratings). United Airlines flies from Zurich to San Francisco around 7 times per week, with deals starting from $571 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $784.

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