Cheap flights from Zurich to San Francisco from $441

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SWISS Logo
1:35 pm - 4:35 pmZRH-SFO
12h 00mnonstop
SWISS Logo
2:20 pm - 10:20 amSFO-ZRH
11h 00mnonstop
$507SWISS
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
Air Canada Logo
1:25 pm - 10:28 amZRH-SFO
30h 03m2 stops
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8:30 am - 11:40 amSFO-ZRH
18h 10m2 stops
$508Air Canada
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 8:44 pmZRH-SFO
23h 09m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 6:25 pmSFO-ZRH
16h 57m2 stops
$509American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 20 - Tue, Dec 30
British Airways Logo
10:25 am - 8:27 pmZRH-SFO
19h 02m2 stops
British Airways Logo
3:51 pm - 8:00 pmSFO-ZRH
19h 09m2 stops
$510British Airways
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 4:35 pmZRH-SFO
12h 00mnonstop
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11:15 am - 10:55 amSFO-ZRH
14h 40m1 stop
$511United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 20
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 4:30 pmZRH-SFO
34h 40m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:40 amSFO-ZRH
29h 00m1 stop
$512Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 9:47 pmZRH-SFO
17h 57m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-ZRH
11h 10mnonstop
$513United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 7:28 pmZRH-SFO
16h 43m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 6:00 pmSFO-ZRH
17h 01m2 stops
$516American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 15
British Airways Logo
7:15 am - 1:50 pmZRH-SFO
15h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:00 am - 12:10 pmSFO-ZRH
21h 10m2 stops
$528British Airways
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 12
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 11:13 pmZRH-SFO
21h 48m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-ZRH
18h 00m1 stop
$536Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14

Scandinavian Airlines flights from Zurich to San Francisco

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on Zurich to San Francisco flight tickets
Scandinavian Airlines
Sep 16
ZRH2:50 pmZurich
34h 40m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
Sep 20
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
29h 00m
1 stop
ZRH9:40 amZurich
Scandinavian Airlines
Nov 10
ZRH10:25 amZurich
21h 48m
2 stops
SFO11:13 pmSan Francisco
Nov 14
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
18h 00m
1 stop
ZRH7:40 pmZurich
Scandinavian Airlines
Sep 10
ZRH2:00 pmZurich
35h 30m
2 stops
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
Sep 21
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
15h 05m
1 stop
ZRH7:45 pmZurich

American Airlines flights from Zurich to San Francisco

Our best American Airlines deals on Zurich to San Francisco flight tickets
American Airlines
Dec 20
ZRH6:35 amZurich
23h 09m
2 stops
SFO8:44 pmSan Francisco
Dec 30
SFO4:28 pmSan Francisco
16h 57m
2 stops
ZRH6:25 pmZurich
American Airlines
Sep 2
ZRH11:45 amZurich
16h 43m
1 stop
SFO7:28 pmSan Francisco
Sep 15
SFO3:59 pmSan Francisco
17h 01m
2 stops
ZRH6:00 pmZurich
American Airlines
Sep 25
ZRH7:15 amZurich
21h 00m
2 stops
SFO7:15 pmSan Francisco
Sep 28
SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco
17h 35m
2 stops
ZRH6:05 pmZurich

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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 August 21, 2025.
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ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 9/12

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

2:20 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$507

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 9/11

1:25 pm-10:28 am

2 stops30h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

8:30 am-11:40 am

2 stops18h 10m

$508

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 12/20

6:35 am-8:44 pm

2 stops23h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

4:28 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops16h 57m

$509

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 10/7

10:25 am-8:27 pm

2 stops19h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

3:51 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$510

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 9/8

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

11:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop14h 40m

$511

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 9/16

2:50 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

7:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 00m

$512

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 9/26

12:50 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop17h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

7:40 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$513

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 9/2

11:45 am-7:28 pm

1 stop16h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

3:59 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops17h 01m

$516

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 10/2

7:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

6:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$528

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 11/10

10:25 am-11:13 pm

2 stops21h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$536

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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 March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $661.

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 $635. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $849.

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 $751 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 $670 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Zurich to San Francisco flights?

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 August 2025, prices for Zurich to San Francisco flights are approximately 48% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Zurich to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Zurich to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Zurich to San Francisco (ZRH to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$673

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 $673. The best round-trip flight deal from Zurich to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $731.
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 near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
  • 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Zurich to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from Zurich to San Francisco

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $492Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,471 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $507Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,702 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $528Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,981 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $586Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,930 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $604Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,291 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $713Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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  • SWISS Flights From Zurich to San Francisco

    SWISS flies from Zurich to San Francisco around 14 times per week, with 1,702 momondo users rating the airline 7.6/10. The cheapest SWISS deal from Zurich to San Francisco in the last 72 hours was $507 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $772 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, 8,930 ratings). United Airlines flies from Zurich to San Francisco around 14 times per week, with deals starting from $586 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $781.

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