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October 15 - October 22

Cheapest

Best

SFO - Zürich

$1,003

$537

Round trip

October 8 - October 22

SFO - Zürich

$993

$564

Round trip

September 8 - September 17

SFO - Zürich

$835

$579

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August 16 - August 26

SFO - Zürich

$944

$594

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August 12 - August 31

Earliest

SFO - Zürich

$937

$633

Round trip

August 24 - August 28

SFO - Zürich

$997

$633

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August 19 - August 26

SFO - Zürich

$967

$633

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August 19 - August 27

SFO - Zürich

$955

$633

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August 20 - August 28

SFO - Zürich

$955

$636

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September 8 - September 18

SFO - Zürich

$829

$640

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Zürich

Flights from San Francisco to Zürich cover a substantial distance of 9376 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant travel distance means that journeys typically involve considerable time in transit. You'll find that new deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from San Francisco to Zürich.

Fares for this route typically range from $730–$1341, with a median of $1080. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price. This indicates that while deals are available, securing a significantly lower price may require some flexibility or patience.

If you're looking for the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Zürich, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $635. Following closely are March, with a median fare of $637, and February, where the median fare is $659. Planning your trip during these months could lead to considerable savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 4.7% of recent fares being direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich. For the majority of journeys that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should anticipate at least one layover on their way to Zürich.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Zürich, including connections, takes approximately 32h 27m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting itineraries. When planning your trip, it's important to account for this extended travel time, which includes both flight segments and layovers.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Zürich

Regular price: $846 - $1,399

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Zürich is between $846 and $1,399. The current lowest deal is $537 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Oct 15-Oct 22.

now $537

Low $846

High $1,399

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Zürich

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Zurich is April, with a median price of $635. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1219. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $635

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,219

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Zürich

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$896

$692

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$895

$662

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$902

$691

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$921

$652

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$918

$709

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$929

$692

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Zürich

7 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 22

$1,003 → $537

46%

14 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 22

$993 → $564

43%

4 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 28

$997 → $633

36%

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

$1,003 → $644

36%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Zürich

San Francisco - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Zürich are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $635, offering the best value.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 32h 27m

The median flight duration for connecting flights on this long-haul route is 32h 27m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.7% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights being the dominant option.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Zürich appear frequently, about once per day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good choice for flights from San Francisco to Zurich.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$537

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is ideal for direct access to Zürich, offering a convenient arrival point for your trip.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by public transport, car)

💸 Flights from ~$537

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a major international alternative to Zurich with excellent rail connectivity.

📍 ~75 km from Zurich (reachable by train, then bus)

💸 Flights from ~$833

Stuttgart (STR)

Stuttgart Airport offers a broad network and reliable rail connections, good for long-haul or European flag-carrier flights.

📍 ~160 km from Zurich (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$784

Memmingen (FMM)

Memmingen Airport is a primary low-cost alternative, often cheaper for Eastern European destinations.

📍 ~140 km from Zurich

💸 Flights from ~$1025

Milan–Malpensa (MXP)

Cheapest

Milan–Malpensa is a major intercontinental hub with extensive long-haul options and direct train connections.

📍 ~200 km from Zurich (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$523

Geneva (GVA)

Geneva Airport is the second largest in Switzerland, offering high flight frequency and direct rail links.

📍 ~230 km from Zurich (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$710

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$3,723

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Zürich are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $864. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically saw prices around $1181, while booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $1252. Prices generally increased for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $1200.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Zürich is considered to be $730 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $1080. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were at or below $730, while 75% of prices were at or below $1341.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Zürich are April, March, and February. April had a median price of $635, while March saw a median price of $637. February also offered competitive pricing with a median of $659. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1080 for this route.

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