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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, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25
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11:50 am - 10:45 pmSAN-ZRH
25h 55m2 stops
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1:20 pm - 10:53 amZRH-SAN
30h 33m1 stop
Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 26
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11:50 am - 4:45 pmSAN-ZRH
19h 55m2 stops
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11:25 am - 10:53 amZRH-SAN
32h 28m2 stops
Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25
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8:40 pm - 3:15 pmSAN-ZRH
33h 35m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 10:53 amZRH-SAN
30h 33m1 stop
$586United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 21
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7:50 pm - 10:30 pmSAN-ZRH
17h 40m1 stop
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11:45 am - 9:16 pmZRH-SAN
18h 31m1 stop
$601American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 21
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9:45 am - 10:20 amSAN-ZRH
15h 35m1 stop
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11:55 am - 8:19 pmZRH-SAN
17h 24m1 stop
$602United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 16
American Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 11:40 amSAN-ZRH
18h 00m2 stops
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10:15 am - 9:42 pmZRH-SAN
20h 27m1 stop
$605American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 24
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6:10 pm - 6:15 pmSAN-ZRH
15h 05m1 stop
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9:05 pm - 4:05 pmZRH-SAN
28h 00m1 stop
$619British Airways
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Tue, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 6
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4:07 pm - 3:40 pmSAN-ZRH
14h 33m1 stop
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1:25 pm - 10:27 pmZRH-SAN
42h 02m2 stops
$799SWISS
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Fri, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 10
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4:07 pm - 3:50 pmSAN-ZRH
14h 43m1 stop
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1:25 pm - 10:27 pmZRH-SAN
42h 02m2 stops
$849SWISS
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Mon, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 11
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4:40 pm - 10:30 pmSAN-ZRH
20h 50m1 stop
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6:55 pm - 2:50 pmZRH-SAN
28h 55m1 stop
$868British Airways
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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.

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 $725 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,315 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$370
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% 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 $370 for a one-way ticket and $563 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld 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 $1,191 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 $958 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.

Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Zurich

 
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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1623 reviews
6.7Entertainment
7.6Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.0Food
8.2Crew
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Each flight we took was late with little or no updates or information.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2025PMI - ZRH
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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.

The flight was generally good but was delayed departure meant a very late arrival for a connecting flight.

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

PLEASE DONT TAKE FORCEFULLY(SIZE APPROPRIATE) CARRY ONS FROM PASSENGERS WHO FOR SOME REASON NEED TO KEEP IT

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.

The service was flawless. The trip went great. I flew from Venice, Italy to Tampa, Florida. The issue is my bag (that I checked for free when checking into the flight) was ripped along the side when I collected it from baggage claim in Tampa, last night. I thought of talking with the Tampa baggage claim employees about it and see what could be done, but my bag isn’t a very expensive bag and I didn’t want to make a big deal of it. I’m not sure if I’ll be checking a bag anymore in the future.

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.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

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.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

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.

I’m glad the bus waited for me to connect me to my next flight since we were delayed. Flight was good.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

Everything went really well. Snacks could be better and there was no tea/coffee service after dinner. Crew was helpful and friendly.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

Professional crew and staff, very organized boarding and on time flights, baggage handling. Indian vegetarian meals were good, though could improve by offering Indian bread (naan/paratha/roti) as well. Very helpful pre flight emails with details of onboard experience 👍 Above average selection of movies. Consider offering more movies with subtitles and ratings indicators (e.g., IMDB scores).

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

everything to do with KAYAK was terrible. Your customer facing departments are utterly useless, timewasting and unhelpful.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

Our luggage didn’t arrive with us, that puts a damper on the whole trip.

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

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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