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Cheap flights from Zurich to San Francisco from £327

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — SFO
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 11 December 2025.

Mon 15/1211:25ZRH - SFO
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1219:25SFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£546
Sun 14/1211:25ZRH - SFO
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1206:00SFO - ZRH
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£547
Wed 24/1213:15ZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/112:50SFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£548
Wed 24/1213:15ZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/117:25SFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£548
Wed 24/1213:15ZRH - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/112:50SFO - ZRH
1 stop14h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£550
Tue 23/1207:15ZRH - SFO
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/119:25SFO - ZRH
Nonstop11h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£551
Fri 26/1207:15ZRH - SFO
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/100:43SFO - ZRH
2 stops21h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£551
Thu 25/1209:40ZRH - SFO
2 stops19h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/112:50SFO - ZRH
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£552
Thu 25/1209:40ZRH - SFO
1 stop16h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/108:25SFO - ZRH
2 stops18h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£553
Thu 18/1209:40ZRH - SFO
1 stop24h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1221:40SFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£554
Sun 14/1207:15ZRH - SFO
2 stops22h 04mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1206:45SFO - ZRH
1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£555

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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 11 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£520

One-way from

£327

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£668
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 1/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 35m total
  • Zurich to San Francisco
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  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • Zurich to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 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 11 December 2025.
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ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 19/2

18:55-14:35

2 stops28h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

16:40-12:45

2 stops35h 05m

£522

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Tue 20/1

18:00-14:30

1 stop29h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

16:35-17:10

1 stop15h 35m

£533

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 1/2

11:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

19:25-15:30

Nonstop11h 05m

£547

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 6/3

11:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

20:25-15:30

Nonstop11h 05m

£547

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Fri 6/3

11:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

20:25-15:30

Nonstop11h 05m

£548

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sun 18/1

11:25-20:10

1 stop17h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

19:25-15:30

Nonstop11h 05m

£548

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Mon 8/6

08:15-12:40

1 stop13h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 29/6

14:20-10:20

Nonstop11h 00m

£548

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Sat 17/1

13:15-16:30

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

12:50-11:55

1 stop14h 05m

£548

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Thu 15/1

13:15-16:30

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

12:50-11:55

1 stop14h 05m

£548

ZurichSan Francisco

ZRH - SFO

ZRHSFO

Zurich

Wed 14/1

13:15-16:30

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

12:50-11:55

1 stop14h 05m

£548

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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 5 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 30 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of £356). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £509). 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 11 December 2025.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 11 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS from Zurich to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sept 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sept 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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 is 1 daily flight to San Francisco from 1 airline. 12h 15m is how long a flight from Zurich to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • 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 Scandinavian Airlines, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, and United Airlines fly from Zurich to San Francisco in about 17h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 45m. There are 5822 mi between Zurich and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at £454, SWISS will fly you from Zurich to San Francisco and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Zurich to San Francisco for 21% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Consider United Airlines (71%), SWISS (71%) or Air Canada (63%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San Francisco.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of £356). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £509). 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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SWISSCheapest£454Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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