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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from San Francisco to Zürich were £442 for one-way flights and £523 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Zürich & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SFO
Destination airport IATA code
ZRH
Return price
£522

Zürich ZRH Flight Information

Traveling From
San Francisco
Origin Airport IATA Code
SJC
Traveling To
Zürich
Destination Airport IATA Code
ZRH
Number of Airlines Serving
3
Available Airlines
United, Swiss International Air Lines, Air Canada, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Delta, Finnair
Distance
9377 km
Direct Flight Time
29 0
Flight Price
£523

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between San Francisco and Zürich?
Considering flying with SWISS to Zürich? Awesome choice. It’s one of the most popular airlines operating nonstop flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Zurich Airport (ZRH), so you can expect a comfortable ride.
How long is a direct flight from San Francisco to Zürich?
The flight typically takes 10 hours and 50 minutes. You will have covered about 5,800 miles by the time you hit the tarmac in Zürich from San Francisco.
What are the best airports for San Francisco to Zürich flights?
If you’re trying to decide on how to travel from San Francisco to Zürich, these are the routes with the most services:

  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 157 flights per week
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Zurich (ZRH) - 5 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Zürich?
After terrific airline food? How about friendly service? While you’ll find numerous airlines advertising flights from San Francisco to Zürich, picking one of these reliable air carriers will ensure you start your break on the right foot.

  • United Airlines with 286 flights every month.
  • British Airways with 82 flights every month.
  • Turkish Airlines with 43 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 43 flights every month.
  • Air Canada with 43 flights every month.
  • SAS with 30 flights every month.

How many flights are there from San Francisco to Zürich?
You’ve got plenty of choice when it comes to travelling from San Francisco to Zürich. With approximately 22 flights operating daily, the time to go is up to you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Zürich 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Zürich, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between San Francisco to Zürich is January. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £523 and can rise to £729 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from San Francisco to Zürich  

Every day between San Francisco and Zürich, 5 flights from 3 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Air Canada, United Airlines, Swiss, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 29hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 9377 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from San Francisco to Zürich — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from San Francisco to Zürich to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Reviewed on 20 Jun 2024

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ibis Styles Zurich City Center

ibis Styles Zurich City Center

3 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 60, Zürich, ZH
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8/10 Very Good! (574 reviews)
"Just okay"

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Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17, Zürich, ZH
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel locates right next to old town with lots of restaurants and shop. Many visitors and locals are there eating and drinking so it is a bit noisy but still feel very safe to walk around. It is about 5-10 min walk to the central train station and the main shopping area, 2 min walk to the lake. Overall ..."

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citizenM Zürich

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4 out of 5
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"Excellent staff, very clean and convenient"

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Zurich Marriott Hotel

Zurich Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
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8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Great experience, Definitely recommend"

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Crowne Plaza Zürich, an IHG Hotel

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse, Zürich, ZH
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good size rooms and good location."

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