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Cheap flights from Zurich to San Francisco from $318

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Air Canada Logo
1:25 pm - 12:19 am
ZRH
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SFO
19h 54m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:10 am - 11:45 am
SFO
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ZRH
18h 35m
2 stops
$654Air Canada
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
Air Canada Logo
2:35 pm - 3:22 pm
ZRH
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SFO
33h 47m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:10 am - 10:40 am
SFO
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ZRH
18h 30m
2 stops
$655Air Canada
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 24
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
3:45 pm - 2:45 pm
ZRH
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SFO
32h 00m
2 stops
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:35 pm - 5:10 pm
SFO
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ZRH
15h 35m
1 stop
$657TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 1:50 pm
ZRH
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SFO
15h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 7:35 am
SFO
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ZRH
17h 05m
1 stop
$658American Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5
Air Canada Logo
7:05 am - 8:55 pm
ZRH
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SFO
22h 50m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:25 am - 11:55 am
SFO
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ZRH
18h 30m
2 stops
$659Air Canada
Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 23
Air Canada Logo
2:35 pm - 6:37 pm
ZRH
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SFO
37h 02m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:55 pm - 10:05 am
SFO
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ZRH
26h 10m
2 stops
$660Air Canada
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 11:46 am
ZRH
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SFO
34h 31m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:55 pm
SFO
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ZRH
17h 20m
1 stop
$661Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 6:04 pm
ZRH
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SFO
17h 19m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:35 am
SFO
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ZRH
16h 05m
1 stop
$662American Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Fri, Jun 5
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
3:45 pm - 3:35 pm
ZRH
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SFO
55h 50m
2 stops
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:35 pm - 5:10 pm
SFO
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ZRH
15h 35m
1 stop
$663TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21
Air Canada Logo
10:15 am - 9:39 pm
ZRH
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SFO
20h 24m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
9:00 pm - 11:25 am
SFO
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ZRH
29h 25m
1 stop
$664Air Canada
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, May 30

Air Canada flights from Zurich to San Francisco

Our best Air Canada deals on Zurich to San Francisco flight tickets
Air Canada
May 3
ZRH2:35 pmZurich
33h 47m
2 stops
SFO3:22 pmSan Francisco
May 24
SFO7:10 amSan Francisco
18h 30m
2 stops
ZRH10:40 amZurich
$655
Air Canada
Feb 16
ZRH7:05 amZurich
22h 50m
2 stops
SFO8:55 pmSan Francisco
Feb 23
SFO8:25 amSan Francisco
18h 30m
2 stops
ZRH11:55 amZurich
$659
Air Canada
Feb 28
ZRH10:15 amZurich
20h 24m
2 stops
SFO9:39 pmSan Francisco
May 30
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
29h 25m
1 stop
ZRH11:25 amZurich
$664

British Airways flights from Zurich to San Francisco

Our best British Airways deals on Zurich to San Francisco flight tickets
British Airways
May 5
ZRH7:15 amZurich
15h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
May 22
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
19h 15m
1 stop
ZRH8:50 pmZurich
$660
British Airways
May 29
ZRH7:10 amZurich
21h 08m
2 stops
SFO7:18 pmSan Francisco
Jun 9
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
24h 00m
2 stops
ZRH10:35 pmZurich
$665
British Airways
Feb 11
ZRH6:45 amZurich
22h 25m
2 stops
SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco
Feb 25
SFO4:59 pmSan Francisco
16h 26m
2 stops
ZRH6:25 pmZurich
$675

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ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 4/9

1:25 pm-12:19 am

2 stops19h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

8:10 am-11:45 am

2 stops18h 35m

$654

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 5/3

2:35 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops33h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

7:10 am-10:40 am

2 stops18h 30m

$655

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 3/6

3:45 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops32h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

5:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$657

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 5/29

7:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 6/5

5:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop17h 05m

$658

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 2/16

7:05 am-8:55 pm

2 stops22h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

8:25 am-11:55 am

2 stops18h 30m

$659

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 5/4

2:35 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops37h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

10:55 pm-10:05 am

2 stops26h 10m

$660

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 2/28

10:15 am-11:46 am

1 stop34h 31m

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

4:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$661

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 5/26

9:45 am-6:04 pm

1 stop17h 19m

San Francisco

Fri 6/5

6:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop16h 05m

$662

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 3/14

3:45 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops55h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 3/21

5:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$663

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 2/28

10:15 am-9:39 pm

2 stops20h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

9:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

$664

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Zurich to San Francisco

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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 September, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $675.

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 $568. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $849.

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 $786 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 $685 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 January 2026, prices for Zurich to San Francisco flights are approximately 39% 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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Best Price Found

$743

Fastest flight time

11h 50m

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 $743. The best round-trip flight deal from Zurich to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $747.
The fastest flight from Zurich to San Francisco takes 11h 50m
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 11h 50m, 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?

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

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
7.3
1,674 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $499Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,756 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $505Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,864 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $572Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,215 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $618Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,705 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 1,864 momondo users rating the airline 7.6/10. The cheapest SWISS deal from Zurich to San Francisco in the last 72 hours was $505 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $763 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, 9,215 ratings). United Airlines flies from Zurich to San Francisco around 7 times per week, with deals starting from $572 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $797.

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