How many flights from Zürich to San Francisco are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 13.6% of flights from Zürich to San Francisco were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes typically involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Zürich to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Zürich to San Francisco covers a distance of 9376 kilometers and has a median duration of 12 hours. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 16 hours. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Zürich to San Francisco come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Zürich to San Francisco come up frequently. This route is consistently observed to have favorable pricing opportunities for travelers. This trend is based on data collected over a trailing 30-day period.

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Zürich to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to San Francisco

Most itineraries for flights from Zürich to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 13.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of journeys that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Zürich to San Francisco, fares are typically $813–$1396, with a median of $1071. Current fares are above the typical level, and only 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to San Francisco? The data indicates that December is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $634. Other cost-effective months include February, with a median fare of $742, and June, where the median fare is $758.

How long is the flight from Zürich to San Francisco? A typical journey from Zürich to San Francisco takes about 25h 30m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a significant distance of 9376 km.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to San Francisco

Regular price: CHF 533 - CHF 679

Prices for flights from Zurich to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 533 CHF to 679 CHF. The current lowest deal is 523 CHF with LOT Polish Airlines for travel from Oct 7 to Oct 21.

now CHF 523

Low CHF 533

High CHF 679

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San Francisco is December, with a median price of $634. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1501. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 634

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,501

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to San Francisco

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alitalia

CHF 711

CHF 560

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alitalia

CHF 759

CHF 584

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

CHF 806

CHF 609

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Swiss International Air Lines

CHF 803

CHF 627

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

CHF 746

CHF 605

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 669

CHF 565

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

CHF 792 → CHF 612

23%

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

CHF 746 → CHF 586

21%

6 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 21

CHF 710 → CHF 563

21%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

CHF 688 → CHF 546

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

Zürich - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for ZRH to SFO are above the typical level, with 8% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $634

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from ZRH to SFO, with a median price of $634.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 25h 30m

The median flight time from ZRH to SFO is 25h 30m, for this long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights from ZRH to SFO, with 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from ZRH to SFO appear frequently, with many deals within 30 days.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco, offering various travel options.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 486

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway to San Francisco and the wider Bay Area.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 486

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 608

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From ZRH

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Feb 16

San Francisco, United States

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Feb 16

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93% AI deal score

$5,296

$3,084

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Jan 19

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,241

$3,243

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Jan 12

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,176

$3,243

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From ZRH

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Jan 19

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,157

$3,249

Save $1,908

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From ZRH

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Feb 02

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,177

$3,254

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From ZRH

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San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,215

$3,260

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San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,314

$3,299

Save $2,015

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From ZRH

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Feb 04

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,164

$3,302

Save $1,862

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From ZRH

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Jan 12

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,701

$3,332

Save $2,369

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From ZRH

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Feb 23

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,405

$3,376

Save $2,029

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Business Class

From ZRH

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Jan 12

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,516

$3,378

Save $2,138

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best time to book flights from Zürich to San Francisco is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was around $848. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $962, while booking 28-59 days out resulted in an average price of $1320. These trends are based on observations over a trailing 90-day period.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Zürich to San Francisco is considered to be $813 or less. The median price for this route has been $1071. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1396 or more. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $813, it's typically a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Zürich to San Francisco have been December, February, and June. December typically shows the lowest median price at $634, followed by February at $742. June also offers competitive pricing with a median of $758. These figures are based on annual trends, with the overall annual median price for this route being $1071.

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Zürich to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Zürich to San Francisco

Regular price: CHF 533 - CHF 679

Prices for flights from Zurich to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 533 CHF to 679 CHF. The current lowest deal is 523 CHF with LOT Polish Airlines for travel from Oct 7 to Oct 21.

now CHF 523

Low CHF 533

High CHF 679

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

December

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 634

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,501

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to San Francisco

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alitalia

CHF 711

CHF 560

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alitalia

CHF 759

CHF 584

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

CHF 806

CHF 609

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Swiss International Air Lines

CHF 803

CHF 627

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

CHF 746

CHF 605

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Condor Flugdienst

CHF 669

CHF 565

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

CHF 792 → CHF 612

23%

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

CHF 746 → CHF 586

21%

6 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 21

CHF 710 → CHF 563

21%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

CHF 688 → CHF 546

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

Zürich - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for ZRH to SFO are above the typical level, with 8% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $634

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from ZRH to SFO, with a median price of $634.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 25h 30m

The median flight time from ZRH to SFO is 25h 30m, for this long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights from ZRH to SFO, with 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from ZRH to SFO appear frequently, with many deals within 30 days.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco, offering various travel options.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 486

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway to San Francisco and the wider Bay Area.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 486

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,516

$3,378

Save $2,138

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Zürich to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to San Francisco

Zürich to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Zürich to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

Direct flights from Zürich to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

Zürich - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $634

Median flight time is 25h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Zürich main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Feb 16

Jan 19

Jan 12

Jan 19

Feb 02

Feb 04

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Zürich to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Zürich to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

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

How many flights from Zürich to San Francisco are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Zürich to San Francisco?

How often do cheap flights from Zürich to San Francisco come up?

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More routes from Zürich

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Zürich to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Zürich to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

Direct flights from Zürich to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

Zürich - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $634

Median flight time is 25h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Zürich main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Feb 16

Feb 16

Jan 19

Jan 12

Jan 19

Feb 02

Feb 04

Feb 16

Feb 04

Jan 12

Feb 23

Jan 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Zürich to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Zürich to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

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