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Flights from Zurich to San Diego

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Cheapest one-way

$ 531
American Airlines Tue, Nov 10

66% below next 30d avg. ($1,572)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 830
British Airways Sat, Oct 17

When to travel

November Cheapest month
July Peak month

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $531 , travelers can expect an average price of $1,572 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $830 . To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 3d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Zurich to San Diego over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $531 and round-trip from $830. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • ZRH 7:15 AM
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:55 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Sat, Oct 17 | British Airways
        SAN 4:45 PM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        ZRH 8:05 PM
        San Diego - Zurich | Sat, Oct 24 | British Airways
        $830 $928
        11% off
        11% off
        $928 $830
      • ZRH 1:20 PM
        30h 40m
        1 stop
        SAN 12:00 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Mon, Nov 2 | Air Canada
        SAN 5:35 PM
        17h 10m
        1 stop
        ZRH 7:45 PM
        San Diego - Zurich | Mon, Nov 9 | Lufthansa
        $849 $928
        9% off
        9% off
        $928 $849
      • ZRH 1:25 PM
        31h 51m
        1 stop
        SAN 12:16 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Sat, Oct 24 | Air Canada
        SAN 6:35 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        ZRH 4:30 PM
        San Diego - Zurich | Sat, Oct 31 | Lufthansa
        $852 $928
        8% off
        8% off
        $928 $852
      • ZRH 1:25 PM
        31h 51m
        1 stop
        SAN 12:16 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Tue, Sep 22 | United Airlines
        SAN 5:15 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        ZRH 4:10 PM
        San Diego - Zurich | Wed, Sep 30 | Lufthansa
        $852
        8% off
        $928 $852
      • ZRH 7:15 AM
        17h 30m
        1 stop
        SAN 4:45 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Mon, Nov 2 | United Airlines
        SAN 7:30 AM
        23h
        1 stop
        ZRH 3:30 PM
        San Diego - Zurich | Mon, Nov 9 | United Airlines
        $858
        8% off
        $928 $858
      • ZRH 7:15 AM
        17h 30m
        1 stop
        SAN 4:45 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Tue, Nov 3 | United Airlines
        SAN 7:30 AM
        23h
        1 stop
        ZRH 3:30 PM
        San Diego - Zurich | Tue, Nov 10 | United Airlines
        $858
        8% off
        $928 $858
      • ZRH 1:20 PM
        30h 40m
        1 stop
        SAN 12:00 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Sun, Nov 1 | Air Canada
        SAN 1:31 PM
        16h 59m
        1 stop
        ZRH 3:30 PM
        San Diego - Zurich | Sun, Nov 8 | Swiss Airlines
        $858
        8% off
        $928 $858
      • ZRH 7:15 AM
        17h 30m
        1 stop
        SAN 4:45 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Mon, Nov 2 | Lufthansa
        SAN 7:30 AM
        23h
        1 stop
        ZRH 3:30 PM
        San Diego - Zurich | Mon, Nov 9 | United Airlines
        $862
        7% off
        $928 $862
      • ZRH 9:25 AM
        15h 20m
        1 stop
        SAN 4:45 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Tue, Nov 3 | Lufthansa
        SAN 7:30 AM
        23h
        1 stop
        ZRH 3:30 PM
        San Diego - Zurich | Tue, Nov 10 | United Airlines
        $862
        7% off
        $928 $862
      • ZRH 9:30 AM
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        SAN 3:25 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Sat, Oct 17 | Lufthansa
        SAN 8:00 AM
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        ZRH 8:05 AM
        San Diego - Zurich | Sat, Oct 24 | United Airlines
        $863
        7% off
        $928 $863
      • ZRH 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:00 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
        SAN 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        ZRH 4:00 PM
        San Diego - Zurich | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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      • ZRH 10:15 AM
        18h 14m
        1 stop
        SAN 7:29 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Tue, Nov 10 | American Airlines
        $531 $905
        41% off
        41% off
        $905 $531
      • ZRH 6:50 AM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        SAN 4:10 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Fri, Nov 6 | British Airways
        $531 $905
        41% off
        41% off
        $905 $531
      • ZRH 7:15 AM
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:55 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Fri, Oct 23 | British Airways
        $546 $905
        40% off
        40% off
        $905 $546
      • ZRH 8:10 PM
        27h 45m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:55 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Thu, Oct 15 | British Airways
        $581
        36% off
        $905 $581
      • ZRH 6:40 AM
        18h 30m
        1 stop
        SAN 4:10 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Tue, Nov 10 | British Airways
        $585
        35% off
        $905 $585
      • ZRH 7:15 AM
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        SAN 5:50 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Sat, Oct 24 | British Airways
        $596
        34% off
        $905 $596
      • ZRH 1:35 PM
        35h 35m
        1 stop
        SAN 4:10 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Mon, Nov 9 | British Airways
        $628
        31% off
        $905 $628
      • ZRH 6:20 PM
        29h 35m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:55 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Tue, Oct 20 | British Airways
        $663
        27% off
        $905 $663
      • ZRH 9:10 PM
        28h
        1 stop
        SAN 4:10 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Wed, Nov 4 | British Airways
        $684
        24% off
        $905 $684
      • ZRH 11:45 AM
        18h 13m
        1 stop
        SAN 8:58 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Mon, Oct 12 | American Airlines
        $841
        7% off
        $905 $841
      • ZRH 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:00 PM
        Zurich - San Diego | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Zurich to San Diego flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Zurich to San Diego, including Icelandair, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Zurich to San Diego according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Zurich to San Diego

The distance between Zurich and San Diego is approximately 9,585.89 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price $531
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $830
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 9,585.89 km
Popular airline Icelandair
Flight statistics for the Zurich–San Diego route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to San Diego (ZRH-SAN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $531 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZRH to SAN on Tue, Nov 10), while British Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $830 departing on Sat, Oct 17 and returning on Sat, Oct 24.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Zurich to San Diego 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Zurich to San Diego, 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 Tue, Nov 10, with one-way flights priced at just $531.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American 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 San Diego travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Zurich to San Diego is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich to San Diego on September 23, 2026 with British Airways, with prices starting at $524.
  • The time difference between San Diego and Zurich is 9h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Zurich to San Diego is $1,572. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Zurich and San Diego, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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