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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Zurich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs197,101. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Zurich.Rs92,111 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs92,111, select.

Zurich.Rs100,456 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs100,456, select.

Zurich.Rs100,829 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs100,829, select.

Zurich.Rs108,668 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs108,668, select.

Zurich.Rs112,275 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs112,275, select.

Zurich.Rs114,490 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs114,490, select.

Zurich.Rs116,893 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs116,893, select.

Zurich.Rs117,276 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs117,276, select.

Zurich.Rs126,906 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 27 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs126,906, select.

Zurich.Rs127,266 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs127,266, select.

Zurich.Rs143,560 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs143,560, select.

Zurich.Rs157,153 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs157,153, select.

Zurich.Rs165,034 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs165,034, select.

Zurich.Rs165,813 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs165,813, select.

Zurich.Rs166,397 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs166,397, select.

Zurich.Rs166,864 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs166,864, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in October.

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San Francisco International to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

San Francisco to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	Rs92,111
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	11 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airline	SWISS
Average flights per week	27

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from San Francisco International to Zurich?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Zurich is Rs182,043. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco International to Zurich?

11 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Zurich.

Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Zurich?

SWISS, United and Air Canada fly direct from San Francisco International to Zurich.

How many flights are there a week from San Francisco International to Zurich?

As of August 2026, there are 27 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Zurich.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco International to Zurich?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Zurich is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 7 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zurich?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Zurich?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich with?

Currently, Condor and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

Around 11 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich is nine hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from SFO to ZRH start from 14:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 20:25 with SWISS. In total, there are ten weekly San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your SFO to ZRH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
SWISS has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is SWISS.
With an impressive 92.65% of services arriving on schedule, SWISS is the most punctual carrier offering SFO to ZRH flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and ZRH:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Rs92,111 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs182,043. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from SFO to ZRH by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to ZRH.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

78% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Book a hotel close to ZRH if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion to explore Zurich and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your trip.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zurich. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to ZRH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.

Explore more of Switzerland

Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland you should also see. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Switzerland, head for Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are the start of reasons to visit.