Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Zurich to San Francisco delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Zurich and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this Zurich to San Francisco flight route?

The Zurich to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 2 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 and United Airlines fly from Zurich to San Francisco in about 17h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 20m. There are 5822 mi between Zurich and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to San Francisco

The most flights from ZRH to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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.

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).

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

Consider Air Canada (46%), United Airlines (34%) or SWISS (34%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to San Francisco.

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

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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of £585). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £740). 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?

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zurich to San Francisco flights typically cost between £576 and £737 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £534 on Scandinavian Airlines (13 Oct–21 Oct).

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How popular is this Zurich to San Francisco flight route?
The Zurich to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 2 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 and United Airlines fly from Zurich to San Francisco in about 17h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 20m. There are 5822 mi between Zurich and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to San Francisco?
Consider Air Canada (46%), United Airlines (34%) or SWISS (34%) 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco (average of £585). Flying from Zurich to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £740). 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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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.

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

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

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zurich to San Francisco flights typically cost between £576 and £737 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £534 on Scandinavian Airlines (13 Oct–21 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to San Francisco

The most flights from ZRH to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Zurich to San Francisco delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Zurich and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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Zurich to San Francisco flights typically cost between £576 and £737 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £534 on Scandinavian Airlines (13 Oct–21 Oct).