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Cheap flights from Zurich to San Francisco from £388

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San Francisco are usually found in November or October, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2026.

Mon 20/413:25
ZRH
-
SFO
2 stops34h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 3/516:45
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/3£484
Thu 5/1120:25
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/1116:40
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/3£485
Fri 24/412:50
ZRH
-
SFO
2 stops34h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 3/516:45
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops34h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/3£487
Fri 6/1120:25
ZRH
-
SFO
1 stop27h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 13/1116:40
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops35h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/3£488
Mon 9/1113:00
ZRH
-
SFO
2 stops34h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 15/1116:40
SFO
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 24/3£493
Mon 9/1118:55
ZRH
-
SFO
2 stops28h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 2/1216:40
SFO
-
ZRH
2 stops34h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/3£494

Find flight deals from Zurich to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£484

One-way from

£388

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£657
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 24/4-3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 45m total
  • Zurich to San Francisco
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • Zurich to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Zurich to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 4/4

14:35-20:00

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

23:05-08:15

1 stop24h 10m

£541

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 19/6

07:15-14:20

1 stop16h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

14:20-10:20

Nonstop11h 00m

£546

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 1/5

13:10-20:39

1 stop16h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 17/5

21:05-20:05

1 stop14h 00m

£549

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 5/5

19:25-11:45

1 stop25h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

20:10-22:25

1 stop17h 15m

£556

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 19/9

20:25-14:40

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

16:45-12:10

2 stops34h 25m

£564

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 19/5

06:20-14:35

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 29/7

16:35-15:00

2 stops37h 25m

£565
Fastest return journey

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 19/5

13:35-16:25

Nonstop11h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 29/7

14:20-10:20

Nonstop11h 00m

£568

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Wed 24/6

13:15-16:15

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 2/7

14:20-10:20

Nonstop11h 00m

£569

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 8/5

13:10-21:34

1 stop17h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

21:05-20:05

1 stop14h 00m

£577

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 1/5

14:20-01:23

2 stops20h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 17/5

23:55-10:35

1 stop25h 40m

£580

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zurich to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 80 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of £366). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £504). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2026.

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

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Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Zurich to San Francisco flight route?

    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.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to San Francisco?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Zurich to San Francisco in about 15h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 15m. There are 5822 mi between Zurich and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of £366). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £504). 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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