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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

Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 9
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8:10 pm - 4:10 pmGVA-SFO
28h 00m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 10:15 amSFO-GVA
32h 35m1 stop
$489Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 30
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11:00 am - 4:30 pmGVA-SFO
14h 30m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 7:30 pmSFO-GVA
14h 50m1 stop
$491Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 9
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8:10 pm - 2:35 pmGVA-SFO
27h 25m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-GVA
17h 45m1 stop
$500Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 9
Air Canada Logo
6:50 am - 9:22 pmGVA-SFO
22h 32m2 stops
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7:30 am - 12:30 pmSFO-GVA
20h 00m2 stops
$529Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 9
Air Canada Logo
6:50 am - 9:22 pmGVA-SFO
22h 32m2 stops
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11:20 am - 12:30 pmSFO-GVA
16h 10m2 stops
$531Air Canada
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Thu, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 12:40 pmGVA-SFO
15h 30m1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:40 amSFO-GVA
16h 40m2 stops
$542United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 4:00 pmGVA-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
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8:25 am - 6:35 amSFO-GVA
14h 10m1 stop
$543United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 1
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 11:45 amGVA-SFO
13h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-GVA
18h 30m2 stops
$548Delta
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Wed, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 24
Delta Logo
9:05 am - 7:30 pmGVA-SFO
19h 25m2 stops
Delta Logo
3:05 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-GVA
16h 05m1 stop
$556Delta
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Wed, Dec 17 - Sat, Jan 3
British Airways Logo
7:05 am - 3:00 pmGVA-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 6:55 pmSFO-GVA
16h 25m1 stop
$589British Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
Cheapest • from $489 (round-trip)
SWISS
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 16% price drop
July
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Cheapest round-trip
$489
Typical prices: $541-719
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GVA - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$344
Typical prices: $648-796
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GVA - SFO • 3 stops
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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?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Geneva to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Geneva, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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 $576 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $827 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 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$344
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% 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 $344 for a one-way ticket and $489 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?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Geneva?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Geneva to San Francisco.

  • 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 $1,095 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 $638 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Geneva to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1731 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
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Even though I paid extra for more room, we were very cramped and the seats were hard. Also, when we checked in they did not post the gate we were to arrive at even though we were half an hour away from boarding. The agent did not know either. Actually, the flight from Porto to Zurich did to have the gate posted, and there were very few agents in the boarding areas who could help us. I would never fly Swiss Air again.

2.0 MediocreJoanne, Sep 2025ZRH - SFO
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Even though I paid extra for more room, we were very cramped and the seats were hard. Also, when we checked in they did not post the gate we were to arrive at even though we were half an hour away from boarding. The agent did not know either. Actually, the flight from Porto to Zurich did to have the gate posted, and there were very few agents in the boarding areas who could help us. I would never fly Swiss Air again.

Horrible flight. First delay in boarding of approximately 30 minutes. While in the plane, the flight attendants huddle and we get an announcement that the crew's legal time was exceeded, that they don't have replacement crew and that they will need to cancel the flight. One would think that they would know that their time was to be exceeded BEFORE boarding. Took for ever to deplane. Then we were told that flight would not be cancelled but gave us a departure time of 21.15, which of course was not fulfilled. Arrived in Valencia, luggage took 30 minutes to arrive. Absolutely unacceptable

Swiss is the. Only airline I use when I go to Europe. They are on time and they are fantastic!

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

Not good. We returned on united airlines and the food was horrible.

The cabin was warm and few used the blankets. I should’ve upgraded.

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

I purchased a one way business class ticket from Geneva to Miami but the check in agent said I had an economy ticket and later upgraded to business class. This was not the case, I had a single business class transaction. I was forced to pay for my second checked bag. I am unsure of why this happened. But I won’t use Kayak again for business class tickets.

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

I really enjoyed flying with United airlines amazing experience , good customer service and great food

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Food could have something without dairy, I couldn't eat anything. Tv for both seats was malfunctioning. They have one bottle of ginger ale for entire plane.... and I paid extra for these seats...very disappointed

The flight and crew were good. The customer experience on the ground could have been better. We had to reschedule our flight because of a delay on the previous flight. The attendants working the desk in Washington DC were not helpful. They told us to scan a QR code and that would get us rebooked. Why couldn't two people standing at their computers do this? We had to chat with someone to get everything figured out. It was extremely confusing.

We took two long flights with Lufthansa, both were delayed making us miss our connecting flights. Lufthansa took care of the first one. The second was a switch to United and figuring out how to rebook was not a pleasant experience.

It was chaotic. It was overbooked so we didn't have seats until the end but they turned out to be good seats. The gate was at the end of the airport. We had to get busses to the tarmac and board. It just seemed chaotic. Flight was OK. Food was not so good. Lufthansa used to be such a great airline and now as it's with everything else: If you have money you get comforts but if you don't then you end up below deck with the rest of the cattle.

Welp - they boarded us appropriately...then had us sit on the plane for over two hours before cancelling the flight...which meant another night in Munich. I probably had it a little better than most as over 500 people had to be accommodated/re-booked etc. The next day I boarded the same flight (for which I had now been ticketed 3 straight days) and - with "only" an hour delay, managed to finally get home over 2 days later than scheduled. I haven't flown Lufthansa to Europe in years...and I won't be looking to do so again in the future. To be clear, though, the people I interacted with - flight crew, Service Center, check-in were all professional and courteous - management is clearly to blame for their lack of communication and unpreparedness for when things go wrong.

It was a short flight, everything was good with it.

Flight was delayed over one hour and I had to pay to select my seat, even though my booking supposedly had free selection (I paid extra for this at time of booking)

Both flights were delayed over 1 hour. And I had to pay for seats, even though my reservation supposedly included free seat selection.

The male attendant has zero personality. It seemed like he was over worked or hated his job, not once did he smile or made any contact with the people on the plane. Strictly business and call it a day!

Seat very cramped, could not recline. No cheese with meal. Staff very helpful.

what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

Boarding was poor. Why are first class passengers not boarded first?! Bus to the plane and then held on a packed bus because we were waiting for people on the bus before to finish boarding. Seat belt on the fist clas seat is very uncomfortable, cutting into your neck. Other than that crew, seating and food were all excellent. Entertainment, as usual - rubbish.

I paid for full WIFI- it was terrible, kept being in and out could not listen to a podcast

Flight was delayed but my previous flight was as well so It worked to my advantage. This was my first time in first class. I don't think they ever stopped feeding us. The seating area was very spacious and comfortable. The attendants were wonderful, warm, friendly and very personable.

Some how my flight was canceled, neither BA or Justfly.com accepted responsibility. I only found out about this the day before when I tried to check in. I had to book another flight which due to the time ( day before) cost me $300 more. I was still receiving notifications about the flight even when I was on another flight from you. So no my flight to London was not good.

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

They issued seat assignments and sat my 2 year-old in the row behind me, separate from me and my daughter. Communication/ customer service was terrible. They told me to change it in London, then in London, they told me to talk to the cabin crew, then a supervisor came and stuck us in the back of the plane when we were supposed to be in row 25. Overall, they need to really work on their customer service. Additionally the food was terrible and they ran out of meals and didn’t have any kid options. To top it off there was no in-flight entertainment for the first hour of the trip.

We missed the connection because we had to wait for a shuttle from the plane to the Terminal. Also, we needed assistance and none was available.

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

There were no gluten-free vegan options available, so food was very limited on this flight, and some of the crew weren’t especially helpful about it. To make matters worse, a passenger was sick on board, and although the area was cleaned, the smell lingered for the rest of the journey. On top of that, we ended up circling for an extra hour, which only made the unpleasant situation drag on even longer.

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