$280 Cheap Flights from Zürich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Popular airlines from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

Cheap Flights from Zürich to San Francisco (ZRH-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $280 for one-way flights and $439 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 15
ZRH
Zürich
SFO
San Francisco
$439 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$439
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 28 from Zürich to San Francisco, returning Sun, Feb 15, priced at $439 found 1 day ago
Condor
Sun, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 26
ZRH
Zürich
SFO
San Francisco
$470 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$470
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Sun, Oct 19 from Zürich to San Francisco, returning Sun, Oct 26, priced at $470 found 6 days ago
Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 5
ZRH
Zürich
SFO
San Francisco
$495 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$495
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Zürich to San Francisco, returning Sun, Oct 5, priced at $495 found 2 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
ZRH
Zürich
SFO
San Francisco
$500 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$500
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, Aug 27 from Zürich to San Francisco, returning Wed, Sep 3, priced at $500 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 10
ZRH
Zürich
SFO
San Francisco
$501 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$501
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 21 from Zürich to San Francisco, returning Sat, Jan 10, priced at $501 found 1 day ago
British Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
ZRH
Zürich
SFO
San Francisco
$502 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$502
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Zürich to San Francisco, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $502 found 2 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
ZRH
Zürich
SFO
San Francisco
$506 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$506
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Zürich to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $506 found 1 day ago
Air Canada
Wed, Sep 10 - Thu, Oct 16
ZRH
Zürich
SFO
San Francisco
$507 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$507
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from Zürich to San Francisco, returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $507 found 7 hours ago
Brussels Airlines
Wed, Dec 24 - Fri, Jan 9
ZRH
Zürich
SFO
San Francisco
$522 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$522
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Brussels Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 24 from Zürich to San Francisco, returning Fri, Jan 9, priced at $522 found 1 hour ago
TAP Portugal
Tue, Nov 18 - Wed, Jan 21
ZRH
Zürich
SFO
San Francisco
$525 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$525
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Tue, Nov 18 from Zürich to San Francisco, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $525 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zürich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO)

October is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $471 - $862 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near San Francisco

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to San Francisco Intl. SFO. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 19 minutes. Flights from $494
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
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Average driving time to city center19 min
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Flights from Zürich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Zürich
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Condor, Delta, ITA Airways, Iberia, Icelandair, KLM, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$438
Distance
5827 mi

Zürich to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Zürich to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Zürich to San Francisco are during the month of January. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Zürich to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Zürich to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Zürich to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Zürich to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Zürich to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $280 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Zürich to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Zürich to San Francisco airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

*Terms apply.

 

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Grab a cheap one-way flight from $280 or cheap return flight from $439 from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Planning your getaway for January may help you find better deals, as it's the cheapest month for flights between ZRH and SFO. You'll typically find the lowest prices during off-peak months.
Which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Take a direct flight with SWISS and head straight from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To find the cheapest airline that'll fly you from ZRH to SFO, use Expedia's filter tool. Tailor your search based on what matters most to you, such as preferred carriers and seat class. You can then sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see the cheapest flights first.
How many flights per day from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
On average, you'll only find 1 direct flight operating from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) every day. If this doesn't work with your itinerary, consider flights with layovers. Just filter your search results on Expedia to include one or more stops to find the next best option.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The 1 PM departures from ZRH to SFO are typically the busiest. They can also be more expensive. If you want to save on your fare, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from ZRH to SFO?
If you depart on a Wednesday, you'll get the biggest range of choices for flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the earliest flight from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Take the earliest flight at around 1:15PM UTC+1, departing from Zurich Airport (ZRH). You'll be flying for around 12h 10m, reaching San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at approximately 4:25PM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Flights from ZRH to SFO have an average travel time of 12 hours and 10 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 5,800 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To arrive at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) without delays, pick a flight that leaves from Zurich Airport (ZRH) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Holding off until just before your trip to book a flight from ZRH to SFO often results in higher prices. Although you may find some last-minute offers, they aren't always guaranteed. Allow some flexibility in your schedule for the best chance of scoring a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a ZRH to SFO flight and hotel package?
Securing a ZRH to SFO flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip in one place. Choose from our impressive range of hotels and then add flights, car rentals and activities to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Typically, you can modify or cancel your ZRH to SFO flight. However, additional charges may apply, especially if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's guidelines and fees on flight changes, or if you need further information, head to our Customer Service portal.

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