Question 1

What is the cheapest flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco was $457 for a one-way ticket and $584 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Basel and on arrival in San Francisco. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Basel to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Basel to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Basel to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Basel to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Basel to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which airline alliances offer flights from Basel to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to fly from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $545 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $971 and $910 respectively.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to fly from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $545 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $971 and $910 respectively.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 Basel to San Francisco. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Basel is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 Basel with another airline. Booking your flights between Basel and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 Basel up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Basel to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $689.

Question 14

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Basel to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Basel to San Francisco picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 15

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Basel to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Frankfurt am Main (FRA) often has the shortest layovers from Basel to San Francisco, with an average of 1h 26m.

Question 16

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Basel to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 13h 33m.

Question 17

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Basel to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Basel to San Francisco were found on American Airlines ($594) and British Airways ($596).

Question 18

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Basel to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Basel to San Francisco were found on American Airlines ($594) and British Airways ($596).

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Basel to San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco?

The cheapest month for flights from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $545 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $971 and $910 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Basel to San Francisco?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Basel to San Francisco were found on American Airlines ($594) and British Airways ($596).

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Basel to San Francisco?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Basel to San Francisco picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Basel to San Francisco?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $689.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Basel to San Francisco?

Consider flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 13h 33m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Basel to San Francisco?

If you prefer a quick connection, Frankfurt am Main (FRA) often has the shortest layovers from Basel to San Francisco, with an average of 1h 26m.

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What is the cheapest flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to San Francisco was $457 for a one-way ticket and $584 for a round-trip.

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

Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Basel and on arrival in San Francisco.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Basel to San Francisco?

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

Which airline alliances offer flights from Basel to San Francisco?

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

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Basel 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 Basel to San Francisco.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Basel 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 Basel 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 Basel with another airline. Booking your flights between Basel 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 Basel 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 Basel up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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