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 total flights. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 5.1% of all flights on this route. For flights that include connecting segments, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on trends observed across the trailing quarter.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Zürich?

The direct flight from San Francisco to Zürich typically takes around 11 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 9376 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging approximately 18 hours and 34 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when planning their journey.

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

Historically, direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich tend to be more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is typically around $1531, representing a premium of approximately 43% compared to connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, have a median price of $1069. Direct flights also make up a smaller portion of the available options, accounting for about 4.7% of all flights in the trailing 90 days.

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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: $743 - $1,520

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Zürich is $743-$1520. The current lowest deal is $649 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Oct 13-Oct 22.

now $649

Low $743

High $1,520

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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Zürich

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,117

$691

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$926

$769

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$851

$716

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Frontier Airlines

$843

$709

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$842

$658

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

TAP Portugal

$856

$676

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$960 → $674

30%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$942 → $692

27%

8 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 15

$923 → $674

27%

14 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 25

$913 → $671

27%

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 SFO to ZRH are near the typical level, with 16% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, March, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 32h 27m flight duration

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Zürich is 32 hours and 27 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.1% of flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

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Condor Flugdienst offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Condor Flugdienst was found for $649 via kiwi.

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Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Zürich appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

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 booking window, the average price is typically around $864. Flights booked 0-6 days out are generally more expensive, with an average price of $1181. For bookings made 28-59 days in advance, the average price increases to $1200, and for those booked 60+ days out, the average price is $1252. These trends are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Zürich is considered to be $801 or less. The median price for this route is typically around $1109. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights costing $1369 or less. Travelers looking for value should aim for fares at or below the good price threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Zürich are April, March, and February. In April, the median price is around $635, while in March, it's approximately $637. February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $659. The annual median price for this route is typically $1109, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $743 - $1,520

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Zürich is $743-$1520. The current lowest deal is $649 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Oct 13-Oct 22.

now $649

Low $743

High $1,520

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 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,117

$691

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$926

$769

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$851

$716

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Frontier Airlines

$843

$709

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

Condor Flugdienst

$842

$658

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Zürich

San Francisco (SFO) - Zürich (ZRH)

TAP Portugal

$856

$676

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$960 → $674

30%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$942 → $692

27%

8 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 15

$923 → $674

27%

14 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 25

$913 → $671

27%

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 SFO to ZRH are near the typical level, with 16% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, March, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 32h 27m flight duration

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Zürich is 32 hours and 27 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.1% of flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Condor Flugdienst was found for $649 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Zürich appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

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

Condor Flugdienst offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

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?

Related routes

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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

Condor Flugdienst offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

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

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

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