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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Zurich (SAN-ZRH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Zurich 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 San Diego to Zurich

Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 11
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4:01 pm - 3:30 pmSAN-ZRH
15h 29m1 stop
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1:15 pm - 8:48 pmZRH-SAN
16h 33m1 stop
$572SWISS
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 4
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8:08 pm - 10:20 amSAN-ZRH
29h 12m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 11:18 amZRH-SAN
31h 18m1 stop
$587United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 15
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11:03 am - 7:45 pmSAN-ZRH
23h 42m2 stops
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10:20 am - 10:31 pmZRH-SAN
21h 11m2 stops
$599Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
11:08 am - 3:45 pmSAN-ZRH
19h 37m1 stop
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9:50 am - 9:53 pmZRH-SAN
21h 03m2 stops
$603United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 4
American Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 8:50 amSAN-ZRH
16h 40m2 stops
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10:15 am - 10:20 pmZRH-SAN
21h 05m2 stops
$607American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 10
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7:00 pm - 6:25 pmSAN-ZRH
15h 25m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 4:10 pmZRH-SAN
29h 35m1 stop
$614British Airways
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Tue, Jan 27 - Sun, Feb 8
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:10 pmSAN-ZRH
22h 10m2 stops
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10:25 am - 10:55 pmZRH-SAN
21h 30m2 stops
$617Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 10
British Airways Logo
4:20 pm - 6:25 pmSAN-ZRH
18h 05m2 stops
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9:10 pm - 4:10 pmZRH-SAN
28h 00m1 stop
$619British Airways
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 14
SWISS Logo
4:01 pm - 3:30 pmSAN-ZRH
15h 29m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 10:20 pmZRH-SAN
18h 10m1 stop
$624SWISS
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
9:28 am - 8:15 amSAN-ZRH
14h 47m1 stop
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10:15 am - 6:53 pmZRH-SAN
17h 38m1 stop
$651American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Zurich flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Zurich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Zurich?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Zurich?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to Zurich, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Zurich, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Zurich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Zurich, 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 San Diego to Zurich is October, where tickets cost $709 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,313 and $1,096 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Zurich?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Zurich, 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 San Diego to Zurich, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$444
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Zurich 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 San Diego to Zurich

  • Where are the layovers on flights from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Zurich Airport (ZER)?

    The layover stops on flights from San Diego to Zurich vary from airline to airline. Typically, SWISS stops at San Francisco Airport (SFO) or Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). TAP Portugal usually stops at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). Lufthansa usually stops at Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) and British Airways at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • Can unaccompanied minors fly from San Diego to Zurich?

    Lufthansa, United Airlines, SWISS, and other airlines operating between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Zurich Airport (ZER) offer an unaccompanied minor program, allowing children and teens to travel alone. This service, for a fee, is mandatory for ages 5 to 11 and optional for ages 12 to 17. It includes dedicated staff ensuring the well-being of unaccompanied minors before, during, and after the flight, connecting them with designated guardians upon arrival.

  • What’s the checked bag policy on flights to Zurich Airport (ZER) from San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    The checked bag policies for flights from San Diego to Zurich vary by airline and ticket class. Lufthansa, United Airlines, and SWISS offer one free checked bag for economy tickets, with dimensions up to 62 linear inches and weight up to 50 lbs. Additional checked bags can be purchased as well. Generally, it’s cheaper to do so online during booking.

  • How much carry-on luggage can I bring on a San Diego to Zurich flight?

    For flights from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Zurich Airport (ZER), passengers usually have a small personal item and a larger carry-on bag. The small item—typically a purse, briefcase, or camera bag—should fit under the seat, while the larger bag must fit in the overhead bin and can measure up to 53 linear inches and weigh up to 22 lbs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Zurich?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Zurich was $444 for a one-way ticket and $572 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Zurich?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Zurich?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Zurich?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Zurich from San Diego?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Zurich.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Zurich are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,212 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 $906 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Zurich?

    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 San Diego to Zurich.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from San Diego 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 San Diego to Zurich?

    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 Zurich with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and ZRH 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 San Diego to Zurich?

    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 Zurich from San Diego 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 San Diego to Zurich

  • Several airlines on the San Diego to Zurich route offer family-friendly services, such as Lufthansa providing special children's menus, seat reservations, and in-flight entertainment. TAP Portugal and SWISS also offer similar amenities and discounts for infants, along with free storage for baby strollers.
  • If you want to relax before your flight to Zurich, San Diego Airport (SAN) has multiple lounges. The Airspace Lounge is in Terminal 2 near Gates 22 and 23, and United Club is located in Terminal 1 near the departure gates. Both allow payment at the door.
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) has convenient transportation links to Downtown Zurich. Trains S2, S16, and S24 provide a quick 10 to 15-minute journey, while tram line 10 takes approximately 35 minutes. Local buses and private taxis are also accessible options for reaching downtown.
  • The environmental impact of San Diego to Zurich flights varies across airlines. Lufthansa and United Airlines are upgrading their fleets and incorporating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. SWISS Airlines is actively reducing fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and contributing to Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Enhance your long-haul journey from San Diego to Zurich by upgrading to premium economy or business class for additional legroom and amenities. Upgrades can be made after booking and typically include an increase in checked baggage allowance from 50 lbs up to 70 lbs.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Zurich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Zurich. 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 1686 reviews
8.2Crew
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.1Food
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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

6.0 GoodLuz, Jul 2025FLR - ZRH
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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

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.

The whole experience was positive. Crew very friendly and helpful. Very greedy with pre-seat allocation. Web site too complicated

Each flight we took was late with little or no updates or information.

Swiss airline do not allow online check-in before 24 hrs, this is very inconvenient to us. I tried many ways such as booking code(6 numbers) or 13 booking numbers , neither of them work, Lufthansa is better which allow us to check in even before 30 hrs, so we can assign our seats( not many people want spend extra money to assign seats on top of airfare which is already spent.)

Clean, efficient and quick response time when we missed our connecting flight.

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.

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

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

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.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

Bad food, small seats that didn’t recline. I thought I was buying a quantas ticket so I feel like I got scammed

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

My experience with British Airways is excellent, thanks for all 🫶🏻✈️

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

Flight was cancelled at the last minute with no explanation. No viable alternative offered and zero customer service support. Totally useless.

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?

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

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