GVA - SFO

$418 Find Cheap Flights from Geneva to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Geneva to San Francisco departing on 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Geneva to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$533
Typical prices: $975-$672
United Airlines
Thu 6/25Sun 7/12
GVA - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$418
Typical prices: $586-$729
British Airways
Tue 8/18
GVA - SFO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $533 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Geneva and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $699 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 35m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Geneva to San Francisco (GVA-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Geneva to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Geneva to San Francisco

Thu, Jun 25 - Sun, Jul 12
United Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 5:43 pm
GVA
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SFO
17h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 7:30 am
SFO
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GVA
16h 20m
1 stop
$533United Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Sep 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 12:40 pm
GVA
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SFO
15h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:30 am
SFO
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GVA
15h 30m
1 stop
$616Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Tue, Sep 22
Air Canada Logo
12:40 pm - 8:51 pm
GVA
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SFO
17h 11m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
5:00 am - 9:55 am
SFO
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GVA
19h 55m
2 stops
$628Air Canada
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jul 7
Air Canada Logo
8:35 am - 8:51 pm
GVA
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SFO
21h 16m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:10 am - 9:55 am
SFO
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GVA
13h 45m
1 stop
$631Air Canada
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 30
United Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 7:50 pm
GVA
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SFO
18h 35m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 7:35 am
SFO
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GVA
24h 40m
1 stop
$633United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 30
United Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 3:20 pm
GVA
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SFO
14h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 7:35 am
SFO
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GVA
24h 40m
1 stop
$634United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 3:20 pm
GVA
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SFO
15h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:30 am
SFO
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GVA
15h 30m
1 stop
$635United Airlines
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jul 7
Air Canada Logo
12:40 pm - 11:07 pm
GVA
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SFO
19h 27m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:15 am - 9:55 am
SFO
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GVA
18h 40m
2 stops
$636Air Canada
Tue, Jul 7 - Wed, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 4:35 pm
GVA
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SFO
18h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 am
SFO
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GVA
16h 30m
1 stop
$638United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 5:20 pm
GVA
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SFO
20h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 7:35 am
SFO
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GVA
26h 05m
1 stop
$639United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Geneva to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Geneva to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Geneva to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Geneva to San Francisco departing in June.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Geneva to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Geneva to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Geneva to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost $577 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $811 and $804 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Geneva to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Geneva to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Geneva to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$418
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Geneva to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Geneva to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Geneva to San Francisco

  • All airlines flying between Geneva Airport (GVA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) provide wheelchair assistance for passengers who have difficulty walking long distances or need help navigating the airport. This service can be arranged in advance through the airline. Besides, flight attendants are trained to assist passengers with special needs during the flight, such as helping with meals, providing assistance to the lavatory, or addressing any other specific requirements.

    Geneva Airport operates exclusive lounges that provide a comfortable and relaxing environment for passengers to wait for their flights to San Francisco (SFO) and they offer various amenities and services. For instance, the Star Alliance Lounge entry is limited to premium passengers aboard airlines that are members of the Star Alliance. Meanwhile, British Airways Lounge is exclusively for British Airways premium passengers.

  • Which other nearby cities are served by the San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major gateway to many other towns within the region. Suppose you want to explore destinations like Los Gatos, Campbell, Petaluma, Oakley, and La Honda. In that case, you can get there by taxi, bus or car rental. These destinations are within an hour’s drive from SFO.

  • What are the most popular layovers on flights between Geneva Airport (GVA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    Many airlines offer one-stop journeys between Geneva Airport (GVA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Popular transit cities include London (LHR or LGW), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), Zurich (ZRH), New York (JFK), and Atlanta (ATL). Typically, these transits vary depending on the demand and the size of the aircraft.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights from Geneva Airport (GVA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    If you want a sustainable journey between Geneva Airport (GVA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), consider flying British Airways or Lufthansa. These airlines have implemented measures to reduce waste generation and increase recycling efforts on board their flights and within their operations. Moreover, the companies have invested in newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft, which generally have lower emissions than older models.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Geneva to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Geneva to San Francisco was $418 for a one-way ticket and $533 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Geneva and San Francisco?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Francisco from Geneva.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Geneva to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Geneva to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Geneva and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Geneva to San Francisco, SWISS or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Geneva to San Francisco are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,056 and an overall rating of 7.5, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $662 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Geneva to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Geneva to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Geneva to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Geneva is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Geneva to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Geneva with another airline. Booking your flights between Geneva and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Geneva to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Geneva up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Geneva to San Francisco

  • Do airlines offer family services on trips between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)?
  • American Airlines and Delta are parents’ favorites between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) as they cater to the needs of every family member. Aside from pre-boarding for families with young children, they offer a selection of kid-friendly in-flight entertainment to keep the little ones engaged throughout the voyage.
  • Geneva Airport (GVA) is well connected to the city center by train. There are regular train services from the Geneva central train station (Gare Cornavin) to the airport. The journey takes around 6 minutes, and trains run frequently throughout the day. In addition, taxis are available for a more personalized experience or if you have specific travel needs or prefer door-to-door service. The journey lasts about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic.
  • Major airlines flying between Geneva Airport (GVA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) may have different options for seat upgrades, such as premium economy, business class, or first class. Usually, this service is available during booking, check-in, or boarding. Still, you can directly contact customer service or your travel agent.
  • KLM, Swiss Airlines, and Lufthansa are some carriers that allow domestic pets, such as cats and dogs, in the cabin. However, before traveling from Geneva Airport (GVA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), ensure that the pets have the relevant medical and health documentation.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Geneva to San Francisco

 
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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1954 reviews
7.1Food
6.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
8.3Crew
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Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
ZRH - ATH
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Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

Best service we’ve ever experienced! Special thanks to the crew member who took care of us throughout the journey. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We love Swiss Air!

The boarding of this flight was total chaos. For some reason, all passengers had to stand in a lengthy line at the gate to have our passports checked for the FOURTH time. No reason was offered for the necessity of the fourth re-check, and when we got to the end of the line, the check was perfunctory. There was little to no crowd control at the gate and in some cases, tempers were flaring. On the other hand, once we got on board, everything about this flight from start to finish, especially the quality of the food and the service, was probably the best I have ever experienced..

Boarding was very chaotic, we had to stand in two different lines that were not clearly marked, and the announcements were not understandable from the microphones, and we speak both German and English. We paid Kayak $120+ for seat assignments when we purchased our tickets but when we printed our boarding passes, suddenly we had been changed to 16 rows further back than our assigned seats we paid for. The seats we were assigned to on our boarding passes had no usable overhead bins and so we had to sit with our carry on backpacks underneath our feet in an already crowded space. One video/entertainment screen kept crashing and thus was useless for viewing anything. It was not an enjoyable flight.

The biggest plus point of this flight is that the crew was very friendly. Otherwise on European sectors, the Business class seats are a joke and there is no entertainment of any kind. The staff should be trained to greet the Star Alliance Gold members to make them feel special.

The seat and leg room is small on the 2 seated row. Otherwise, very good crew and service.

Entertainment sounds were not good. Otherwise everything else was good.

Great flight. I didn't watch the entertainment. I used my iPad the whole flight. But, staff was great, smooth flight, comfortable seat (business seat 7A) and food was really good (I'm a vegetarian).

The flight was very nice but the food selection for the people in the last rows was limited to vegetarian meals only. I think vegetarian meal should not be offered as a main selection.

Really BAD check in experience. My bag was left in Geneva and I have not received it yet. I have been in Stockholm 5 days without clothes to change. The flight was good but very unhappy with the post service support.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Seats were not super comfortable and food was not good at all. If I had a chance I would definitely fly a different airline. Of course they are better than any budget airline, but not by much.

Flew steerage class. Short on leg room unless you pay more. No window unless you pay more. Etc. United is trying to squeeze every cent from you. It doesn’t make for any loyalty.

Outstanding service, great food, friendly & efficient crew, safe & comfortable flight

Staff were not attentive, wifi did not work, cut my head in the bathroom due to the position of the soap on the sink, had blood running down my face, told staff, they had no expression no sympathy, didn't even say "sorry", they said "oh we will have a look at that" about 10 mins later the purser brought me a bandaid, still no sorry.... Shocking

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

The legroom was lacking and the entertainment system lacked adequate selection of older films. Modern films are generally not very good.

Perfect airline, super friendly, great service, tasty food. Would fly again.

The flight attendants were wonderful - one man put my carry on in the bin for me. Very attentive service. Loved the blanket and pillow waiting for me in economy. Food was excellent which is a surprise given the reputation of any airline food. Wine was fine with the meals. Delighted with the new movies - flight went by very quickly. I would definitely fly Lufthansa again.

Flight was delayed by several hours and then cancelled due to weather. But Staff was very helpful getting me on a different flight. United should offer food coupons and tooth brush and paste for stranded passengers

Service was excellent. Flight was only about half full, which meant we had tons of room to stretch out. Boarding area was nice and well organized, flight attendants were super friendly and attentive and we loved the 3 snacks!

My flight was cancelled, but it was not Kayak's fault. Kayak did require me to pay for the ticket twice to two different venders who paid Lufthansa. Kayak/Lufthansa owes me for the first booking I made first was fraudulent on the part of the subcontracting ticket seller. There will be litigation over this issue under the current passenger protection laws.

flight was half full, plenty of empty seats, was able to lie down across 4 seats, food was good, arrived on time

Was never allowed on and not refunded the full amount of the ticket plus charged a $300 processing fee.

Terrible. Our flight was completely cancelled with no options to rebook until 4 days later.

Generally good. Not their fault but the design of the Boeing 747 had seating supports directly in line with my legs. So my legs always had to straddle this support which caused body misallignment. Such poor design from Boeing. There was no USB port for me to charge my phone. The screen touch control was very poor.

Los Angeles to London. 25th of April 2026. Business class. I was flying backwards with a complete stranger snoring next to me. In Business class. Males and females, strangers lying next to each other. Seats were backwards. I paid for comfort. I got dizziness and stress.

24 hour delays aren’t even heard in 3rd world countries with archaic transportation systems. I’m never flying American Airlines again.

Long line with check in at the DIA British Airway counter.

The flights were on time. Cabin crew were nice. The food was terrible! Checking in was not easy using my phone.

Crew were fantastic and the aircraft was extremely comfortable, but outdated. Headphone jacks were worn out and sound normally only came out of one ear unless positioned just right.

Departure was delayed leading to late arrival, 25 min wait for a gate. Basically, missed all our connections & had to be rebooted, which was a very long process.

Good flight, no turbulence. I felt safe and comfortable which is really important when I am just a passenger.

Somone switched seats to sit near friend causing us to be disconnected (3) business class. Very disappointed. Staff did nothing.

A shout-out to the flight attendent, Lauren, who was the main person assisting me. She was amazing - perfect balance of bright, cheerful, engaging, yet formal

1st class seats NOT REALLY 1st class or business class but like premier economy. Should be listed as such or named something else. I have flown 1st class with other airlines and they are nothing like it at all.

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