How long is the flight from Zurich to San Diego?

Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways can get you from Zurich to San Diego in just under 14h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 35m. 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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Deal found 18/9£614

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Tue 12/117:35 -

1 stop13h 55m

Deal found 20/9£614

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Round-trip from	£582
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Cheapest in	November
Average price	£605

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Mon 21/12

21:10-16:10

1 stop28h 00m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

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ZRHSAN

Zurich

Thu 22/10

08:00-23:15

2 stops24h 15m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£387

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 26/12

13:35-16:10

1 stop35h 35m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£537

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Thu 28/1

20:25-22:55

2 stops35h 30m

San Diego

Mon 1/2

10:00-09:40

2 stops38h 40m

£585

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Fri 23/10

11:05-23:46

2 stops21h 41m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£590

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

ZRHSAN

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Thu 28/1

10:15-16:10

1 stop14h 55m

San Diego

Mon 1/2

18:00-20:15

1 stop17h 15m

£608

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sat 9/1

11:25-00:29

2 stops22h 04m

San Diego

Sun 24/1

19:41-08:20

3 stops27h 39m

£609

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Thu 19/11

09:40-22:30

2 stops21h 50m

San Diego

Sat 28/11

09:38-12:20

2 stops17h 42m

£614

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Tue 20/10

07:15-17:50

1 stop19h 35m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£617

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ZRH Zurich - SAN San Diego

ZRHSAN

Zurich

Sun 18/10

19:45-17:50

1 stop31h 05m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£620

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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 50 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of £546). Flying from Zurich to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £794). 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 £627 and £736 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £582 on Scandinavian Airlines (28 Jan–1 Feb).

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How long is the flight from Zurich to San Diego?
Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways can get you from Zurich to San Diego in just under 14h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 35m. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Diego (average of £546). Flying from Zurich to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £794). 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 £627 and £736 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £582 on Scandinavian Airlines (28 Jan–1 Feb).

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Zurich to San Diego flights typically cost between £627 and £736 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £582 on Scandinavian Airlines (28 Jan–1 Feb).