How long is the flight from Zurich to San Diego?

Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways, and United Airlines can get you from Zurich to San Diego in just under 17h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 45m. Zurich and San Diego are separated by a distance of 5953 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to SAN?

When flying from Zurich to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Zurich to San Diego?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to San Diego.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to San Diego?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 November 2026.

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Round-trip from	£548
One-way from	£420
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£614

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4 total stops
56h 40m total
Zurich to San Diego

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13h 50m total
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Tue 20/4

07:00-11:50

1 stop13h 50m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

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£420

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Sun 4/4

07:00-16:06

2 stops18h 06m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£428

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Zurich

Mon 5/4

15:45-22:38

3 stops39h 53m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

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£569

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

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Zurich

Thu 25/2

15:45-21:26

3 stops38h 41m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£569

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

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Zurich

Sun 4/4

07:40-17:45

1 stop19h 05m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£573

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Mon 23/11

10:25-23:04

2 stops21h 39m

San Diego

Wed 9/12

11:07-19:40

3 stops23h 33m

£579

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Zurich

Thu 24/12

06:15-16:10

1 stop18h 55m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£645

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

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Wed 24/2

06:50-16:10

1 stop18h 20m

San Diego

Wed 12/5

16:45-09:00

1 stop31h 15m

£657

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Wed 24/2

11:25-20:39

2 stops18h 14m

San Diego

Thu 13/5

09:45-15:50

1 stop21h 05m

£663

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

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Zurich

Thu 6/5

08:15-18:30

2 stops19h 15m

San Diego

Mon 17/5

11:00-10:20

1 stop14h 20m

£663

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to San Diego?

The best time to book flights from Zurich to San Diego is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to San Diego?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of £549). Flying from Zurich to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of £821). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zurich to San Diego flights typically cost between £580 and £739 in May.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £548 on Scandinavian Airlines (6 May–16 May).

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How long is the flight from Zurich to San Diego?
Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways, and United Airlines can get you from Zurich to San Diego in just under 17h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 45m. Zurich and San Diego are separated by a distance of 5953 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Zurich to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to San Diego?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of £549). Flying from Zurich to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of £821). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Zurich to San Diego flights typically cost between £580 and £739 in May.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £548 on Scandinavian Airlines (6 May–16 May).

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Zurich to San Diego flights typically cost between £580 and £739 in May.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £548 on Scandinavian Airlines (6 May–16 May).