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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Switzerland

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$637
Geneva
Geneva1 stop$502
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$637
Geneva
Geneva1 stop$502

Book Cheap Los Angeles to Switzerland Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Switzerland 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 Los Angeles to Switzerland

Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:55 amLAX-GVA
26h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:44 amGVA-LAX
31h 44m1 stop
$502United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
Air Canada Logo
10:30 pm - 9:55 amLAX-GVA
26h 25m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
1:00 pm - 8:50 pmGVA-LAX
16h 50m1 stop
$510Air Canada
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Sun, Feb 15 - Wed, Mar 11
Air Canada Logo
8:45 am - 10:00 amLAX-GVA
16h 15m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
1:00 pm - 1:10 pmGVA-LAX
32h 10m2 stops
$523Air Canada
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Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Mar 12
SWISS Logo
11:30 am - 5:35 pmLAX-GVA
21h 05m2 stops
SWISS Logo
8:15 pm - 5:35 pmGVA-LAX
29h 20m1 stop
$581SWISS
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:10 am - 2:05 pmLAX-ZRH
28h 55m1 stop
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3:00 pm - 11:45 amZRH-LAX
29h 45m1 stop
$637Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 9:40 amLAX-ZRH
29h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 11:10 amZRH-LAX
26h 00m1 stop
$639Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 7
Condor Logo
5:30 pm - 3:40 pmLAX-ZRH
13h 10m1 stop
Condor Logo
8:00 am - 3:30 pmZRH-LAX
16h 30m1 stop
$643Condor
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Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 26
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 7:40 pmLAX-ZRH
21h 30m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 5:00 pmZRH-LAX
15h 35m1 stop
$645Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 7:40 pmLAX-ZRH
21h 30m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 5:00 pmZRH-LAX
15h 35m1 stop
$655Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8
Condor Logo
5:30 pm - 3:40 pmLAX-ZRH
13h 10m1 stop
Condor Logo
8:00 am - 3:30 pmZRH-LAX
16h 30m1 stop
$678Condor
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Switzerland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Switzerland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Switzerland flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Switzerland from Los Angeles found in the last 72 hours was to Zurich, at $515 round-trip. The most popular route is from Los Angeles (LAX) to Zurich (ZRH), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $515.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Switzerland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Switzerland, 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 Los Angeles to Switzerland is February, when tickets cost $723 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,288 and $1,187 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Switzerland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Switzerland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Switzerland on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Los Angeles to Switzerland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Switzerland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Switzerland, 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 Los Angeles to Switzerland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$183
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Geneva

FAQs - booking Switzerland flights

  • Is a visa necessary to fly from Los Angeles to Switzerland?

    U.S. citizens do not need a tourist visa to visit Switzerland for less than 90 days. However, they may be required to show proof of a departure flight out of the country or Schengen area upon their arrival in Switzerland. Remember to bring a valid passport with you that has at least one empty page.

  • Are there any nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Switzerland?

    Yes, it’s possible to find daily departures that fly directly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH). These routes are operated by SWISS International Airlines. To get to Geneva Airport (GVA) from Los Angeles, you have to make at least one layover.

  • Which is the best airport to fly into to see the Jungfraujoch?

    The Jungfraujoch is a peak in the Swiss Alps also known for the Sphinx Observatory and is home to the longest glacier in Europe. It’s located fairly equidistant between the two major international airports in Switzerland, in Zurich and Geneva. Whichever one has a better option from Los Angeles for your dates is just about a couple hours away by car, until you arrive at the train that takes you to the observatory.

  • Is there public transportation to get from Geneva Airport to the city center?

    There are both public buses and trains operating the route from Geneva Airport to the Old Town city center of Geneva. Both the 5 and 10 bus routes take a bit over half an hour to arrive and you can expect to pay about 7 CHF (7.50 USD). The trains get there slightly faster but cost a bit more.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Switzerland?

    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 Los Angeles to Switzerland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Switzerland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Los Angeles to Switzerland 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 Los Angeles to Switzerland?

    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 from Los Angeles to Switzerland with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Switzerland?

    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 from Los Angeles to Switzerland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Switzerland?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Switzerland is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $864 on average. Morning departures are around 27% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Switzerland is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,101.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Switzerland

  • If you’re looking to book flights from Los Angeles to Switzerland, look for routes arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH). This is the country’s main international hub that offers more connections and is also nearby top attractions like Lake Zurich.
  • For those who wish to visit Lugano or other parts of the Italian state of Switzerland, you may consider flying into a neighboring country that could be more convenient. For instance, Milan Airport in Italy is a large international airport right near the border with Switzerland and just an hour or so from the city of Lugano.
  • Before flying to Switzerland, make sure you have USD with you to exchange into the Swiss franc (CHF), the local currency. To do so, passengers may use the currency exchange kiosks available upon their arrival at airports such as the ones in Zurich and Geneva.
  • Before your long flight from Los Angeles to Switzerland, you may need to find a way to relax. In Terminal 2 of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), there is a spa center perfect to stop in before boarding your plane.
  • Children under 12 years old or less than 150cm (4ft 11in) tall are required to sit in child seat restraints in cars in Switzerland. Keep this in mind if you plan on riding in cars or renting a vehicle during your visit. Some car rental agencies can provide child seats upon request.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Switzerland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Switzerland? 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1731 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
7.1Food
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Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025DEN - ZRH
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Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

Well it was a 2h delay flight so that said it all. With very little if any information. Boarding took for ever with long waits at the terminal and then in the finger. To top it off and increase the delay we had to take a bus in Zurich. A trip to forget

The flight did not take place because the flight was canceled and I still have not received a refund for the flight.

Zürich to Boston was great. Nice to Zurich was not bad

The return was painful because of the flight that was canceled. Nobody was able to help us out. It took hours and a lot of walking on two different airports to get a new flight

Poor. Seats uncomfortable. No leg room. Hot and humid the whole trip. Food and staffs were ok.

Delay more than hour created pressure to catch the connecting flight

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 seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

The food was good. Most the staff was pleasant. The flight would be drastically improved with WiFi on a long international flight.

Only one choice for meal seats had no leg room

Will not recommend SAS for business travel. Food was so-so. Service was very good. First leg was very good. Second leg from Copenhagen to Barcelona was terrible. We paid a LOT for business class and to have seats worse than most coach seats with no entertainment and no charging available for 1/3rd of the whole trip was not acceptable. Very disappointing. I thought they were coming back in the U.S. with style, NOT YET.

I do not have a problem with the airline but both my two suitcases that were supposed to go from Hawaii to Copenhagen didn’t get on the plane in Seattle. I arrive on Monday the 21st at 10:30 in the morning. I did not get my two suitcases before Friday late afternoon that is unacceptable.

Online check in of SAS is very poor. Even the kiosks at London had system problems. Either it would print boarding tickets or luggage tags. Many other customers had problems . SAS staff was good and helped.

No choice of food. Needed to pay more even for a can of coke!!!

The seats were really close together and hard to get comfortable. The food was okay. The cheese was amazing! I loved the cold towels they gave us.

When my flight was changed from delays they were quick to rebook me.

I really enjoyed how clean and big the aircraft was, as well as how friendly the crew was.

The Recaro seats are stiff and have minimal padding. Quite uncomfortable for a 5.5 hour flight. The upfront seats and space are identical to the ones in the back. The upgrade was not worth it.

Airline left me stranded in the U.S. gave me an unrequested refund of 40% of booking and canceled my trip back! When I asked why, the said “we don’t have to tell you why”. “But you can rebook”. Never again! Paid 2x and rebooked on Austrian. What a joke!

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

It was extremely difficult to upgrade my partners flight over the Internet from economy to economy, plus. Then it said clearly the checked luggage can be 32 kg. At the check-in counter in Hamburg, we had to pay 100 Euros ( $122.17) for the only 31kg peace checked luggage. We were told because the change was made less than 24 hours before the flight , the luggage weight would not be upgraded. Then they offered me that for €90 I can upgrade at the counter from economy to economy, plus so we can sit together on the flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco. I happily agreed and was charged. €99.($120.95), which I noticed too late. Especially about the Euro 100 up charge I feel upset and it’s a unfair way of doing business!

Take off was not good, too hot inside the plane and seats are beyond uncomfortable.

The company said that it was Condor's responsibility to issue my train ticket, and that I should contact them. But when I did, condor said I have to contact the train company and show them my booking number. I went to the station to board my train and they said where is my bar code ticket. It was a disaster and the people at the train station said how messed up this is and that condor is the worst for putting people through this. I boarded the train with NO ticket cause no one can issue me one even though I paid and it is in my booking confirmation.

Helpful crew in a comfortable and well designed aircraft. My kids also loved the striped design of the airplane.

The return flight, the food was better. Didn't like that even at checkin we still had to pay when only 5 seats were available. Had to pay or would be stuck in the very middle between two others. I had to pay for an aisle and a middle seat. Both were considered prime seats but the two other middle ones were not.

There was one flight attendant who was exceptionally rude about the fact that they didn’t have any meatless options left when I told her I was a vegetarian. The boarding process was a bit disorganized and unclear but everything else was very good.

Seats are not comfortable. Some of the food was good and some not so good.

Really, nothing. I flew economy, and received a very good economy experience.

Flight attendants were polite but not attentive. They did not clean cabin throughout trip, and the airplane upon disembarking looked disastrous! Garbage everywhere ! The state of the cabin did NOT leave passenger with a ‘cared-for’ feeling. It looked a total mess. They also closed themselves off in the back of the plane and passengers felt like they needed to knock to get a glass of water. Very dissppointing.

Seats were not comfortable, and the problems started when we landed at Frankfurt airport. We waited more than 3 hours to collect our luggage, as a result we missed the connected train to Brussels. Our plans for the trip were ruined that day.

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