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Find cheap flights from Geneva to San Francisco from $308

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Cheap flight deals from Geneva to San Francisco

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.
11:40 am - 1:15 pmGVA-SFO
34h 35m1 stop
3:15 pm - 10:45 amSFO-GVA
34h 30m1 stop
$517ITA Airways
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Fri, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 27
7:05 pm - 1:15 pmGVA-SFO
27h 10m1 stop
3:15 pm - 10:50 amSFO-GVA
34h 35m1 stop
$522ITA Airways
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Thu, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 26
11:40 am - 1:15 pmGVA-SFO
34h 35m1 stop
3:15 pm - 6:15 pmSFO-GVA
18h 00m1 stop
$527ITA Airways
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 23
7:20 am - 1:15 pmGVA-SFO
14h 55m1 stop
3:30 pm - 11:10 pmSFO-GVA
22h 40m1 stop
$529British Airways
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Wed, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 23
7:00 am - 1:15 pmGVA-SFO
15h 15m1 stop
2:13 pm - 4:40 pmSFO-GVA
17h 27m2 stops
$530British Airways
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Tue, Apr 16 - Mon, May 6
7:20 am - 11:45 amGVA-SFO
13h 25m1 stop
3:00 pm - 1:50 pmSFO-GVA
13h 50m1 stop
$549Delta
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Wed, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 16
11:55 am - 11:31 pmGVA-SFO
20h 36m2 stops
10:00 am - 11:10 amSFO-GVA
16h 10m2 stops
$550Delta
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Wed, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 23
6:55 am - 4:05 pmGVA-SFO
18h 10m1 stop
12:35 pm - 5:05 pmSFO-GVA
19h 30m1 stop
$599United Airlines
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Mon, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 24
11:00 am - 1:04 amGVA-SFO
23h 04m1 stop
4:00 pm - 5:05 pmSFO-GVA
16h 05m1 stop
$604United Airlines
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Sun, Apr 7 - Fri, Apr 19
7:30 am - 3:20 pmGVA-SFO
16h 50m1 stop
7:45 pm - 7:55 pmSFO-GVA
15h 10m1 stop
$635SWISS
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Wed, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 28

Flights from Geneva to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Geneva to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Geneva to San Francisco, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Geneva, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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 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 January, where tickets cost $491 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $855 and $771 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Geneva to San Francisco, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Vueling ($331) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($577). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on ITA Airways ($517) and Royal Air Maroc ($528).

How long does a flight from Geneva to San Francisco take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 13h 25m.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$308
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
Flight from Geneva to San Francisco

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 $308 for a one-way ticket and $517 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.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Geneva to San Francisco are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $697 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $856 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from GVA 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Geneva to San Francisco

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Geneva to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11551 reviews
82boarding
86crew
75food
81entertainment
79comfort
81overall
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Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

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Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

I was sitting at comfort +. One of the Asian male crew was so loud when he delivered service. When he asked questions or what food you need, he was shouting. He must be a prison guard before going Delta.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Space and comfort was good. Staff could have been more helpful and friendly.

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

The boarding process was terrible especially with an indirect flight Chicago to Seattle to San Diego was terrible talking about we overbooked a flight idk if I’d take this airline ever again we got off our flight from Chicago to Seattle and we traveled for business and they told us our connecting flight was over booked and their was no seats asking people to take a delayed next flight and they don’t tell anyone coughing to wear masks seats 30A-B were terrible during the flight no one wants to sit next to people coughing all around I don’t want to be sick traveling for work or get sick anytime it’s very upsetting the staff doesn’t take this stuff serious to tell them to wear masks when they see people coughing and sneezing

The plane was so hot upon boarding. Their boarding process was so unnecessarily long. Service was subpar.

Everything from the price to online checkin and the flight being on time to the crew and food was very good. The comfort level is fine--the seats are very close to each other in Economy. But I guess you get what you pay for.

Swiss ground crew was again at its prime and although I’m United 1K (Star Alliance Gold) they created problems with my hand luggage - while other passengers were boarding with more handbags and larger hand luggages, were critical on my 2 young kids attending the lounge with me and boarding the plane with me on the priority lane.

Horrible experience. I was apparently picked at random for a security screening - that was the most demeaning experience I have had in my life with a guy poking and prodding and having me take off my shoes, move up my pants so he could swab my legs - telling me I couldn't bring more than some quantity of cookies - I had 3 boxes of cookies in my luggage. In the end he did let me keep them but that was really uncalled for. Harrassment in the name of security.

They went out of their way. It was very clean and friendly.

I was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. Thank you

There were multiple delays and the food was poor. Better food.

Wheelchair was the excellent service. I didn’t have any food or used entertainment. Overall for my trip experience was excellent. Thank you very much and keep up good work. Best regards

Not exceptional but all good. Business class seats are like the domestic Mint class on Jet Blue. Comfortable but not exceptional. Food is good but not superb. Flight attendants were better on India leg than Miami to Zurich. All India staff was more professional and service oriented. Very polite and service with a smile.

Liked being hydrated. Carryon weight was limited for cold weather clothes that are heavy... could test to improve if possible.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The seat is too hard and my back and bottom are having servers pain

All went fine. Boarding was efficient, staff was really friendly, and we were kept up to date on any changes to our itinerary. My only note for improvement is that on this particular plane, the recline in economy class was negligible. I know it's a coach seat, but I had another UA flight (SFO to BWI) and the seat was more comfortable with better recline.

Really good experience with a redeye flight from SFO to BWI. Boarding was efficient, plane was comfortable and newer than others, lots of audio and video choices, and staff was great. I appreciate United's service.

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

My experience is based on one crew member. I had found my seat and sat down but there was a gentleman to claimed to the flight attendant I was in his seat. She then came to me and curtly said, "I need your ticket!" No hi, no excuse me may I see your boarding pass? NOTHING! I was taken aback by her attitude and she repeated herself, "your ticket?!?!" I calmly responded with ok, here you go. Only to discover the gentleman was looking at the wrong boarding pass. She gave me back my ticket with no apology. She then was curt with another man who was putting his coat in the overhead bin, already helped by another flight attendant who said it was fine. She realizes it's ok and then asks him if he drinks. The look on the man's face was priceless. She said she was going to comp him drinks. He gets offered a comp drink for a coat as well as an apology, and I got no apology.

Liked Seat space in Premium Plus Disliked delay, poor management of boarding groups, missed meal at landing.

Flight cancelled because of the grounded 737s. United was good about it and got us onto a later Alaska Airlines flight to Oakland (not San Francisco as originally intended). Had to go through security again and my wife dropped her MacBook Pro, which broke, a $2,500 whoopsie. But we made it home.

temperature, temperature, temperature. it was hot as balls and everyone around me was complaining and constantly adjusting their vents

A350 has great entertainment. Make sure to watch the plane's external tail and nose camera's on landing and take off. Seats were a little hard for a 10 hour flight. I am gluten intolerant, they had good alternative meals for me on the flight.

I wrote about this leg of my itinerary in a previous part of this review

Boarding was horrible. We were packed into a bus with few seats and made to stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then driven for 5 minutes on wild curves. Complementary food and drink was a tiny chocolate and a bottle of water. Seating was cramped. Aircraft had no video.

didn’t even get to go one of my returning flights cancelled and I wasn’t even in their system, vacation ruined thanks for nothing

Crew was rowdy and loud just hanging out in the rear of the plane instead of assisting passengers during boarding. During the flight the crew mostly hung out in the rear of the plane being obnoxious to a point of disturbance.

United flight from Frankfurt to Istanbul is on Lufthanza and United could neither provide a boarding pass or Lufthanza code to get a boarding pass. Very poor connection ability in Frankfurt and much frustration with the connection.

Need more time for connecting flights in Munich Food seems worse now on Lufthansa Very uncomfortable seats

Good with last minute upgrade Clt to Munich comfortable. Wish same offer had been there Mumbai to Munich

Excellent service by united air staff. Very helpful, understanding and do friendly.

+ Clean, modern plane. - Despite the cabin had only 50% occupancy I was cramped in a row with 2 other people. Almost all other rows had only 1 person. I would have expected the airline to offer assistance other than a flight attendant to tell people in the back of the plane to find available seats. Next time I will not purchase an upgraded seat and hope I get my personal row for free.

The crew on this flight were excellent. They were friendly and attentive. It really made the flight more enjoyable.

I sat in the last row of seats. On an 8 hour flight they allowed folks to stand and talk and drink in the back area near the toilets the whole time. They were at times loud and in the way. It was a little annoying. The crew on this trip were pretty mediocre and the plane was littered with trash when we disembarked.

Boarding process needs to be improved. Business class passengers were told to stand in the economy line and vice versa.

I travelled on biz class and f there is no water in the toilette to wash my hands I would expect to have this indicated somehow and not just finding out when I'm there expecting to be able to wash my hands and teeth. Also this is in general that it is always so rushy at the end of these kind of long flights. It is like we are sitting there for 9 hours and the last 1.5 hours just feels like I have time for nothing. Because food comes and at the same time we are close to destination everyone tries to pack their stuff and go to toilette and eat and everything :))) not that like I would know a good solution here I just wanted to raise this :)

Not great, took my carry on case outbound as overhead was full . This cause me to miss my train connection since I had to go to baggage claim. Then on my return flight they tried to take it again and flight was delayed over an hour. I chose BA because the service is usually better that easy jet etc but these days I am not so sure.

Emergency row seat less comfortable than promoted. Restricted by emergency life raft storage.

Better communication to those connecting flights and have a customer care desk at the airports

American was good / British Airways partner was not as good…

The entertainment system in our row was not working. That makes for a VERY long flight!!

A little more legroom, and maybe a little bit of food

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Geneva to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/15Wed
3 stops
32h 55mGVA-SFO
$308
5/15Wed
3 stops
32h 55mGVA-SFO
$312
9/8Sun
1 stopVueling
17h 35mGVA-SFO
$331
5/18Sat
1 stopDelta
19h 43mGVA-SFO
$704
3/27Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
17h 10mGVA-SFO
$732
7/2Tue
1 stopDelta
17h 52mGVA-SFO
$783
7/7Sun
1 stopBritish Airways
19h 25mGVA-SFO
$837
4/10Wed
3 stopsLufthansa
21h 05mGVA-SFO
$844
6/29Sat
2 stopsLufthansa
20h 26mGVA-SFO
$1,022
9/8Sun
3 stopsUnited Airlines
24h 04mGVA-SFO
$1,646

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Last minute flights from Geneva to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Geneva to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/23Sat
multi-stopAir France
16h 49mGVA-SFO
3/26Tue
multi-stopAir France
14h 05mSFO-GVA
$783
3/23Sat
multi-stopDelta
19h 59mGVA-SFO
3/26Tue
multi-stopDelta
17h 10mSFO-GVA
$802
3/23Sat
multi-stop
13h 50mGVA-SFO
3/26Tue
multi-stop
16h 10mSFO-GVA
$845
3/20Wed
multi-stop
18h 45mGVA-SFO
4/10Wed
multi-stop
16h 10mSFO-GVA
$888
3/20Wed
multi-stop
25h 35mGVA-SFO
4/10Wed
multi-stop
16h 10mSFO-GVA
$891
3/20Wed
multi-stop
25h 35mGVA-SFO
4/10Wed
multi-stop
16h 10mSFO-GVA
$892
3/20Wed
multi-stop
25h 35mGVA-SFO
4/11Thu
multi-stop
16h 10mSFO-GVA
$894
3/20Wed
multi-stop
19h 41mGVA-SFO
4/10Wed
multi-stop
16h 10mSFO-GVA
$896
3/20Wed
multi-stopDelta
18h 45mGVA-SFO
4/10Wed
multi-stopDelta
17h 55mSFO-GVA
$911
3/20Wed
multi-stopDelta
21h 10mGVA-SFO
4/10Wed
multi-stopDelta
19h 10mSFO-GVA
$913

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Geneva - San Francisco Flights

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Geneva (GVA)Switzerland

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

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San Francisco - Geneva

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