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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Geneva (SFO-GVA)

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

Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 22
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4:40 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-GVA
17h 45m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 2:35 pmGVA-SFO
34h 15m2 stops
$458Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Sat, Dec 6
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4:40 pm - 10:15 amSFO-GVA
32h 35m1 stop
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11:00 am - 2:35 pmGVA-SFO
36h 35m1 stop
$459Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 31
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7:40 pm - 7:30 pmSFO-GVA
14h 50m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 3:35 pmGVA-SFO
27h 25m1 stop
$461Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 21
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-GVA
17h 45m1 stop
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5:20 pm - 2:35 pmGVA-SFO
30h 15m1 stop
$462Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
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4:35 pm - 9:55 amSFO-GVA
32h 20m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 9:22 pmGVA-SFO
17h 22m1 stop
$578Air Canada
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Tue, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 30
Air Canada Logo
8:25 am - 10:00 amSFO-GVA
16h 35m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 9:22 pmGVA-SFO
17h 22m1 stop
$606Air Canada
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Tue, Dec 30 - Wed, Jan 14
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 9:40 amSFO-GVA
31h 15m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 9:22 pmGVA-SFO
17h 22m1 stop
$609United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 14
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 7:35 amSFO-GVA
15h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:22 pmGVA-SFO
17h 22m1 stop
$610United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 8
British Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 9:55 pmSFO-GVA
16h 15m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 3:00 pmGVA-SFO
26h 25m1 stop
$618British Airways
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
3:51 pm - 6:20 pmSFO-GVA
17h 29m2 stops
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10:35 am - 10:05 pmGVA-SFO
20h 30m2 stops
$629American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Geneva flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Geneva 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 Francisco to Geneva?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Geneva?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Geneva, 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 Francisco to Geneva is April, where tickets cost $783 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,417 and $1,316 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Geneva, 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 Francisco to Geneva, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$264
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Geneva

When to book flights from San Francisco to Geneva

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Geneva 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 Francisco to Geneva

  • Are there any hotels near San Francisco International Airport?

    Think about spending the night at the SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho if you have an early-morning flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Geneva/ Geneve Cointrin International Airport (GVA). It is 1.3 miles from the airport and provides outstanding services like shuttle transfers and ample parking. You will wake up refreshed and avoid the early morning commute as a result.

  • Does Geneve Cointrin International Airport (GVA) offer services for people with reduced mobility?

    GVA offers services for those with limited mobility upon request. To utilize these services, get in touch with your airline in advance and let them know how they can help you. Also, you can arrange for wheelchair service or other specific help in advance of your arrival. As a result, when you land, help will be ready on the ground.

  • How early should I arrive at San Francisco International Airport?

    It is advised that you get to the airport at least 2h before your trip if you are traveling through SFO. This way you can check in on time, go through security screening, and still have time for a quick snack or some last-minute shopping.

  • Where can I find accommodation at Geneva/ Geneve Cointrin International Airport?

    There are plenty of hotels near and at GVA where you can seek accommodation, including, Ibis Budget Geneve Palexpo Aeroport Hotel located about 0.4 miles away. You can also opt for Hilton Geneva Hotel and Conference Center, found 0.5 miles, and Nash Airport Hotel which is 0.7 miles from GVA.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Geneva?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Geneva was $264 for a one-way ticket and $458 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Geneva?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Geneva?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Geneva?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Geneva from San Francisco?

    Zurich is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Geneva.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Geneva are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $983 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $991 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Geneva?

    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 Francisco to Geneva.

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

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

    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 Geneva with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and GVA 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 Francisco to Geneva?

    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 Geneva from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Geneva

  • The distance between downtown San Francisco and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is roughly 24 miles. As a result, it will take you about 27min to get to SFO Airport. The BART train, on the other hand, needs about 30min to travel the same distance. To travel to the airport, you can either choose to take an Uber, a taxi, or rent a car.
  • Passengers traveling with infants will find at least an exceptional nursing suite at SFO. The nursing suites are located at Terminals 2 and 3 which are easily accessible and suitable to breastfeed. They are equipped with sinks, baby changing tables, and comfortable seats.
  • Since in Geneva, they use Swiss Francs instead of US dollars, look out for currency exchange counters at Terminal 3 near Gate 71 at SFO to trade some of your dollars to Swiss Francs before landing in Geneva. On the other hand, at your arrival airport, Geneva/ Geneve Cointrin International Airport (GVA), you will find a Global Exchange counter before security.
  • GVA is a pet-friendly airport and provides spaces where they can relieve themselves. Both within and outside the airport's terminals are pet relief facilities. Therefore, travelers with furry friends can make use of these services to assist their animals in relieving themselves.
  • Geneva city center is approximately 2.5 miles from GVA. The airport is connected to Geneva city center by several modes of transportation such as buses and taxis. Buses take about 20min to arrive at the city center. On the other hand, taxis take roughly 12min.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Geneva

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Geneva. 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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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7977 reviews
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

4.0 OkayMrs., Jul 2025LAX - RDU
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My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

I paid for the seat with more leg room but on the day of my departure my seat was changed. I brought it to the airline costumer service and he was able to change it back. The person sitting next to me had the same exact issue.

Food could have been better. My pasta was microwaved into a solid block. Inedible.

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.

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 !!

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

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.

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.

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.

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at 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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