Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Zurich from $321

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Zurich (SFO-ZRH)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Level offers one-way fares as low as $321 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to ZRH on Thu, Apr 23), while Scandinavian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $428 departing on Mon, Mar 16 and returning on Wed, Mar 18.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to Zurich?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Zurich with the following airlines, including: British Airways SWISS Lufthansa Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 11 hours 5 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH).

• When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Zurich?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from San Francisco to Zurich?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 5 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Zurich. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: SWISS: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- LX039 (20:43)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Zurich?

  To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Zurich, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Apr 23, with one-way flights priced at just $321.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Zurich travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Zurich is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Zurich on?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Zurich on March 20, 2026 with TAP Air Portugal, with prices starting at $536.

• Which airports can I fly to for Zurich from San Francisco?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Zurich, with San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport (SFO-ZRH) is by far the most common option on this route: Zurich Airport (ZRH).

• Is there any time difference between San Francisco and Zurich?

  The time difference between Zurich and San Francisco is 9h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Zurich?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.