Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall options. Historically, approximately 5.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Zürich?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Zürich covers a distance of 9376 kilometers and has a median duration of 11 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 18 hours and 34 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How much do direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich are typically more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been $1531, representing a 43% premium over connecting flights. In contrast, connecting flights have a median price of $1069. Direct flights also constitute a smaller portion of available options, accounting for approximately 4.7% of the total.

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San Francisco to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Zürich

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Zürich typically range from $801–$1369, with a median price of $1109. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 16% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive pricing appears regularly. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find value.

If you are looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Zürich, the data indicates that the cheapest time to fly is often in the spring. April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $635. March follows closely, with a median fare of $637, while February also offers competitive pricing at a median of $659.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 5.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Zürich, including connections, takes approximately 32h 27m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this long-haul route.

The distance between San Francisco and Zürich is approximately 9376 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance often means longer travel times and the need for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Zürich

Regular price: $740 - $1,451

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Zürich is USD 740 to USD 1451. The current lowest deal is USD 648 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Oct 13-Oct 23.

now $648

Low $740

High $1,451

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. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $635

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,219

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Zürich

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$866

$731

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$926

$719

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$862

$731

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$990

$689

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$824

$710

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$929

$728

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 9

$1,104 → $726

34%

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

$933 → $684

27%

5 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 19

$918 → $680

26%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$932 → $694

26%

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San Francisco - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Zürich are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest flights to Zürich from San Francisco are in April, March, and February.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 32h 27m flight duration

Flights from San Francisco to Zürich typically take 32h 27m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.1% of flights from San Francisco to Zürich are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Zürich are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to Zurich.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$648

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$648

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a major international airport and a useful alternative, despite being shared with France and Germany.

📍 ~85 km from Zürich (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$782

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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 is typically around $864. Booking 0-6 days out sees an increase to an average of $1181, while booking 28-59 days in advance generally results in prices around $1200. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days out have an average price of $1252.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Zürich is considered to be $801 or less. The median price for this route has been $1109. For comparison, prices in the 75th percentile typically reach $1369. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Zürich are April, March, and February. In April, the median price was $635, closely followed by March with a median price of $637. February also offered competitive pricing with a median of $659. The annual median price for this route is $1109, indicating significant savings during these months.

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San Francisco to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Zürich

A typical journey from San Francisco to Zürich, including connections, takes approximately 32h 27m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Zürich

Regular price: $740 - $1,451

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Zürich is USD 740 to USD 1451. The current lowest deal is USD 648 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Oct 13-Oct 23.

now $648

Low $740

High $1,451

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Zürich

April

Cheapest

Flights from $635

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,219

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Zürich

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$866

$731

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$926

$719

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$862

$731

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$990

$689

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$824

$710

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$929

$728

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 9

$1,104 → $726

34%

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

$933 → $684

27%

5 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 19

$918 → $680

26%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$932 → $694

26%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Zürich

San Francisco - Zürich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Zürich are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest flights to Zürich from San Francisco are in April, March, and February.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 32h 27m flight duration

Flights from San Francisco to Zürich typically take 32h 27m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.1% of flights from San Francisco to Zürich are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Zürich are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to Zurich.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$648

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$648

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is a major international airport and a useful alternative, despite being shared with France and Germany.

Zürich, Switzerland

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Zürich

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Zürich

San Francisco to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Zürich

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Zürich

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Zürich

Direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Zürich

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Zürich

San Francisco - Zürich route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Expect a 32h 27m flight duration

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zürich

Best Elite deals to Zürich

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

How early should I book San Francisco to Zürich flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from San Francisco to Zürich cost?

What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Zürich?

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich?

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Zürich?

How much do direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich cost compared to connecting flights?

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More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Zürich from other cities

San Francisco to Zürich: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Zürich

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Zürich

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Zürich

Direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Zürich

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Zürich

San Francisco - Zürich route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Expect a 32h 27m flight duration

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Zürich main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Zürich used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Zürich

Best Elite deals to Zürich

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Zürich

How early should I book San Francisco to Zürich flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from San Francisco to Zürich cost?

What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Zürich?