Question 1

How popular is this Zurich to San Francisco flight route?

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The Zurich to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to San Francisco round-trip?

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Currently priced at £439, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Zurich to San Francisco and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Finnair and TAP AIR PORTUGAL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £447 and £450, respectively. You may be able to fly from Zurich to San Francisco for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to San Francisco one-way?

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £522 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Europa from £542 and Delta from £584 one-way.

Question 4

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 5

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Zurich to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to San Francisco

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The most flights from ZRH to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to San Francisco?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Zurich to San Francisco? While on average our users pay £545, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £445. The most popular route (Zurich - San Francisco), is priced around £431.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to San Francisco?

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Consider United Airlines (77%), SWISS (77%) or Air Canada (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San Francisco.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Zurich to San Francisco?

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Users have found that flying from Zurich to San Francisco on a Tuesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 57 days in advance, which can save you up to 50% on flights from Zurich to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 57 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £534. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £733.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

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February is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Zurich. Prices for February average £550 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £392. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a February flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in July

Question 15

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Zurich to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 16

What airports do I use to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

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San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Zurich. Booking flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily flights to San Francisco from 1 airline. 12h 00m is how long a flight from Zurich to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Zurich to San Francisco?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to San Francisco from Zurich today with Cheapflights!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Zurich to San Francisco?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Zurich to San Francisco.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Zurich to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Zurich to San Francisco flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 23

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Round-trip from	£439
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£590
Good round-trip deal	£537 or less

Cheap flights from Zurich to San Francisco from £439

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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