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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Switzerland

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Geneva
13h 10m2 stops
from $589per person
Zurich
11h 10mNonstop
from $660per person
Basel
13h 35m2 stops
from $698per person
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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?

The cheapest ticket to Switzerland from Los Angeles found in the last 5 days was to Zurich, at $708 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 5 days was $708.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Switzerland is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $935 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Switzerland is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $935.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Switzerland?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $924 on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Switzerland is February, when tickets cost $765 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,250 and $1,240 respectively.

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

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

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

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 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$323
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% 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.

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 2073 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.1Food
Airline reviews

On time and my bag made it. My parents on British Air had their bag held/lost at LHR, so Swiss definitely won that contest.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2026
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On time and my bag made it. My parents on British Air had their bag held/lost at LHR, so Swiss definitely won that contest.

Great crew, great food, horrible aircraft seat spacing for a 9 hr flight.

The food could have been better but everything else was superb.

plenty of legspace, snacks, no pull face from flight attendants when asking for a wine. Also fast transfer ability at ZRH.

We’ve never been more uncomfortable on a flight than we have on this particular one. The seats in front of us reclined so far back that when the person reclined their seat of broccoli, it almost hit me in the face and left me with literally no room to move that said I had to recline my seed in which made the person behind me upset. It seemed like the seats also would recline without even pressing the button in the armrest and would unrecline as well for that same reason, and it also seemed that some seats reclined more than others. The bottom cushions of the seat were so thin that even after one hour of an 11 hour flight, our tailbones were so sore. It seemed like an overall old airplane. It also didn’t have individual air vents and it was extremely hot the entire flight. Several passengers were commenting on how hot it was. The breakfast was some kind of flavorless triangle, puffy egg, laying in a watery bed of steamed peppers and onions and spinach. It was not appetizing at all. The flight crew was extremely nice so that was a nice thing this flight attendant. They let us try different types of Swiss sodas, which was really nice and the dinner was actually delicious but still overall given the other considerations. It was pretty much a miserable flight without basic seat comfort.

When I needed to get my bag off of the plane so that I could take a train because the connection was 4 hours later, they took 2 hours to take my bag off making me take the train and miss my flight simultaneously. The seat size on the plane is too small for an average aged woman let alone a middle-aged man. It's unacceptable and I will not fly Boeing again.

It was great. My seat was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean . The service was superb . I travel a lot and I have been in 64 counties. I wish I could fly first class, even though I could , but I prefer to budget my yearly travelling expense on actual visiting , not on flight. Anyway, my point is that your economy was far much better than other airlines as good as Air France. The flight attendants and all crew were polite and very helpful and respectful. Thank you for making my long trip tolerable.

It is a good airlines, very professional very good food. I wish they offered free luggage is the only thing.

Stuff was very helpful at checkin. Flight attendants were nice. Food wasn’t very good, I expected a little more. Economy Seats are ok. Second flight was very full and they forced us to checkin our carry on.

The staff was excellent. The food was good, but the seating and comfort was horrible overcrowded.

Cancelled flight, wasn't refunded paid selected seats. Poor customer service. Called airline and they didn't realize the flight was cancelled until several hours after the email notice was sent.

Amazing! Everyone was so nice and the food was so good!!

No vegetarian option was provided for the regular meal or the pre-landing snack.

The Scandinavian flight was excellent, however the second flight was partnered with TAP Portugal which was not so good. crowded gate area with no chairs, delayed flight, bad boarding process, no entertainment system onboard, and the baggage didn’t get to the carousel until well over an hour which caused our taxi that was waiting to leave. Love SAS, hate TAP.

Painful seats for a 10 hour flight. There’s a very hard flat board in the seat that goes up to half the back and after 7 hours it gets impossible to find the right position to avoid the pain.

LAX to Copenhagen was very nice…business class…great service and comfortable seats…great value…Copehagen to Barcelona…business class was normal coach seating…a little cramped…box meal….good service

I did not go. I rebooked my ticket. Despite that you keep sending me emails and now this survey about a trip that you should know by now did not happen. Very bad, impersonal customer service. Shows you have no idea what's going on with your customers and that you're just spamming with automated, careless communications

Pilot made us late 45 minutes with no explanation, missed our connection, they didn’t care

Dislikes: lack of communication when bidding for Business Class upgrade, lack of clean up after service, no vegetarian options. Likes: plane was newer and arrived on time.

I was never made aware I had to request a vegetarian option for my meals! And the flight attendant said I would have to pay for pasta. I was stuck with no dinner. Also, the seat in front of me leaned all the way back, and I couldn’t get comfortable!

Return Premium Economy section to the smaller section with comfortable seats. Add internet, upgrade the meals, and upgrade/update the Movies and Music onboard.

My return flight to Honolulu (UA 1170) was on a 777-200. I’d forgotten the weird seating arrangement in first-class (2-2-2); I was in 1B, so I faced the passenger in 1C. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the flight computer, so we left LA an hour late (6:05pm). The meal I chose was Korean BBQ Glazed short rib. It was served with a nice salad and fried rice. This meal was better than breakfast on the outgoing leg. All in all, a decent flying experience. Ratings: 777: 3.75, food: 3.5, service: 5 (out of 5).

Baggage claim signs were not updated with my flight information, so I had to guess. The app wasn't updated either.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I paid for the front economy. i swear they added a row of seats in there. It was so tight, that I could measure the distance between my seat and the one in front from my elbow to the tips of my fingers plus six inches. The seat cushion was completely worn out. The dinner was very good. Thank you for having a vegetarian option as a standard. But breakfast was nothing but sugar. that's not food. The crew was crabby and rude, especially in regards to coming to the back gallery. And the entertainment choice: why would you put violent movies on the choice? the Godfather? Some movies with black women being beaten over the head with clubs? What the heck? You know that when there is a movie on a plane, everyone gets to watch it. Why choose the most violent titles possible? The total number of movies were very limited, and the television, even more so. No games were available on the set. The wellness section was nice, thank you. I appreciated a galley in the middle where I could stand. The seats were unbearable.

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

Boarded from a very small gate at LAX. Staff at gate had us line up, then waited 25 minutes to board without a word of explanation. Plane arrived on time then waited 20 minutes for a plane to vacate our gate. Majority of bags arrived after 15 minutes but it took an hour for a small number of remaining bags to be off-loaded despite my “priority” bag tag.

Great staff. Clean plane, but we were delayed for more than an hour due to maintenance issues and had to board another plane.

I was very disappointed with my experience at the United Airlines baggage check. The representative was rude and unhelpful. I was required to remove approximately 1.5 pounds from my two checked bags, even though it was a very small amount over the limit. The interaction was unnecessarily unpleasant, and I expected much better customer service. I hope United will review this incident and provide additional customer service training to its staff.

The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

I was promised by United Airline (operated by ANA) that I will be seated together with my kids as I am the only adult flying with two minors. We did not get seats together in our 11 hours flight from LA to Tokyo. When asked at the gate, ANA representative said United Airline should have informed them that there is a parent flying with two minors. He said they can’t do anything in the system as the flight is full. He ask me to ask passengers next to me and the kids if they are willing to change seats. This is ridiculous! However, I went in the flight and asked other passages but no one willing to change seats. 11 hours and we were seating separately. I was very disappointed with this. It made things super inconvenient for me.

Spent unnecessary hours on phone calls to resolve small error on one of the passengers name... It was extremely stressful and time consuming... Not great... Also all 4 members of the family: 2 parents/ 2 teenagers were allocated separate seats (even separate floors... Not great...

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

I was charged fees for check in bags at the airport by British Airways. It was supposed to be no charge but Kayak messed up my booking apparently and I had to pay for check in bags. I paid $175.

Flight delay and can’t much help passenger do the change connecting flight.

The flight was fine, only issue my friend had was how small the seats were, it's a 10 hour flight so it becomes a bit of an issue when you're sort of cramped.

Based on some reviews, my expectations were low. I must say, the experience in Premium Economy was terrific. Comfortable seat, food was good and service was consistently good. I would certainly consider Condor again.

The flight left 1.5 hours late but there was no information about the delay. My business class cabinet had two small children who cried much of the trip. Service seemed rushed.

Part of our luggage was lost and we had to wait 48 hours before receiving it. Also someone had to wait in the hotel to get it!!! Frustrating & disappointing

Could have a friendlier crew. The entertainment should be updated to be more current

One of the bathrooms was out of order, I paid $20 for the WiFi and it worked 20% of the time. And when it worked., it didn’t work well. The seats were tight, but that is something that cannot change. The flight was smooth but to know fault of the crew, the flight was delayed an hour leaving sfo. The crew was polite yet efficient.

Loved the staff in business class. Very attentive. Movie selection could have been better (updated)

We had premium economy seats and the only difference from economy was legroom. Only one restroom for about 50 passengers was a little uncomfortable. Dinner was rather unpleasant but breakfast was good. Entertainment selection pretty good and you can use Bluetooth headphones. Flight attendants were okay.

The breakfast snack was horrible. No nutrition value. I couldn't finish it. The main meal had no taste, no real vegetable, the brownie had no chocolate taste., I was not even sure what the salad consists off.

I flew premium economy. My only complaint is the size of the bathroom. I am 6’2 I. Tried to rush my teeth in there and ended up getting toothpaste and water in my pants. And the only way to do it was by sitting on the toilet

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