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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 1.9% 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 direct flights are less common for this route.

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

A direct flight from Zürich to San Francisco typically takes 12 hours and 5 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 17 hours and 17 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 9376 kilometers.

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

Cheap flights from Zürich to San Francisco are considered frequent. This assessment is based on observations collected over a 30-day window, indicating that opportunities for good deals on this route appear regularly.

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Zürich to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to San Francisco

Most itineraries from Zürich to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 1.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct flights from Zürich to San Francisco are available, they represent a small fraction of the overall options.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Zürich to San Francisco, fares typically range from $965–$1436, with a median of $1178. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that deals are not currently abundant. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to San Francisco? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $667. August also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $746. Another relatively cheaper option is October, where the median fare is $1024.

How long is the flight from Zürich to San Francisco? A typical journey from Zürich to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 12h 5m. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the time spent in transit and during layovers for connecting flights, which often have a median duration of 22h 40m.

The distance between Zürich and San Francisco is 9376 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the overall journey time and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to San Francisco

Regular price: CHF 544 - CHF 916

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

Regular prices for flights from Zürich to San Francisco typically range from CHF 544 to CHF 916. The current lowest deal is CHF 534 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Nov 16-Nov 30.

now CHF 534

Low CHF 544

High CHF 916

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San Francisco is February, with a median price of $667. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1411. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 667

May

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,411

Jan

Feb

May

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

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

CHF 690

CHF 618

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

CHF 691

CHF 659

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

CHF 661

CHF 712

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 620

CHF 618

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 633

CHF 618

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

CHF 674

CHF 618

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 27

CHF 782 → CHF 572

27%

7 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 27

CHF 745 → CHF 572

23%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

CHF 781 → CHF 619

21%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

CHF 781 → CHF 619

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

Zürich - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to SFO are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

February offers the lowest median price at $667

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $667.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 5m

Direct flights typically take 12h 5m, while connecting flights average 22h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.9% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights the dominant option.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines is an airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient choice for flights to San Francisco, offering direct connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 542

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 545

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 1,024

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Jan 26

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$4,454

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From ZRH

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$4,472

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From ZRH

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Jan 25

San Francisco, United States

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$4,694

$3,539

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From ZRH

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San Francisco, United States

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$4,689

$3,565

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From ZRH

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$4,599

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From ZRH

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$4,536

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Jan 21

San Francisco, United States

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$4,649

$3,667

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San Francisco, United States

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$4,670

$3,682

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From ZRH

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San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,622

$3,731

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best time to book flights from Zürich to San Francisco is typically 0-6 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1394. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices rise to $2306, while booking 28-59 days in advance had an average price of $1465. These trends are based on observations over a 90-day window.

A good deal for a flight from Zürich to San Francisco is considered to be $965 or less. Across the trailing quarter, the median price for this route was $1178. Prices at the 75th percentile reached $1436. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to San Francisco, with a median price of $667. August also offered competitive prices, with a median of $746. The annual median price for this route was $1178, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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 544 - CHF 916

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

Regular prices for flights from Zürich to San Francisco typically range from CHF 544 to CHF 916. The current lowest deal is CHF 534 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Nov 16-Nov 30.

now CHF 534

Low CHF 544

High CHF 916

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

February

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 667

May

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,411

Jan

Feb

May

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

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

CHF 690

CHF 618

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

CHF 691

CHF 659

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

CHF 661

CHF 712

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 620

CHF 618

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

CHF 633

CHF 618

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - San Francisco

Zürich (ZRH) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

CHF 674

CHF 618

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 27

CHF 782 → CHF 572

27%

7 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 27

CHF 745 → CHF 572

23%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

CHF 781 → CHF 619

21%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

CHF 781 → CHF 619

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

Zürich - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to SFO are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

February offers the lowest median price at $667

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $667.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 5m

Direct flights typically take 12h 5m, while connecting flights average 22h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.9% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights the dominant option.

🏆 Airline highlight

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Swiss International Air Lines is an airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient choice for flights to San Francisco, offering direct connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 542

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 545

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,622

$3,731

Save $891

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 below the typical level

February offers the lowest median price at $667

Direct flights take 12h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

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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Dec 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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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 below the typical level

February offers the lowest median price at $667

Direct flights take 12h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Swiss International Air Lines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Jan 26

Dec 04

Dec 02

Jan 11

Jan 12

Jan 25

Jan 24

Jan 12

Jan 11

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Jan 19

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?