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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Geneva from $299

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Geneva

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.
5:40 pm - 7:30 pmSFO-GVA
16h 50m1 stop
8:10 pm - 3:50 pmGVA-SFO
28h 40m1 stop
$661Scandinavian Airlines
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mar., abr. 23 - dom., abr. 28
4:45 pm - 5:15 pmSFO-GVA
15h 30m1 stop
6:55 am - 2:15 pmGVA-SFO
16h 20m1 stop
lun., abr. 15 - vie., abr. 26
4:45 pm - 5:15 pmSFO-GVA
15h 30m1 stop
9:15 am - 2:35 pmGVA-SFO
14h 20m1 stop
lun., abr. 15 - lun., abr. 22
4:20 pm - 11:15 pmSFO-GVA
21h 55m1 stop
6:20 pm - 2:05 pmGVA-SFO
28h 45m1 stop
$750TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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mié., ago. 7 - lun., sep. 9
4:20 pm - 11:15 pmSFO-GVA
21h 55m1 stop
6:20 pm - 2:35 pmGVA-SFO
29h 15m1 stop
$758TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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dom., ago. 4 - jue., sep. 5
2:35 pm - 5:05 pmSFO-GVA
17h 30m2 stops
9:20 am - 8:48 pmGVA-SFO
20h 28m2 stops
$781United Airlines
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lun., abr. 22 - mar., may. 7
4:00 pm - 5:05 pmSFO-GVA
16h 05m1 stop
11:00 am - 8:58 pmGVA-SFO
18h 58m1 stop
$787United Airlines
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mié., abr. 17 - vie., abr. 26
3:30 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-GVA
15h 20m1 stop
9:25 pm - 1:15 pmGVA-SFO
24h 50m1 stop
$796British Airways
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mar., abr. 16 - lun., abr. 29
3:30 pm - 2:30 pmSFO-GVA
14h 00m1 stop
8:45 pm - 1:15 pmGVA-SFO
25h 30m1 stop
$871British Airways
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lun., abr. 15 - dom., abr. 28
7:40 pm - 5:35 pmSFO-GVA
12h 55m1 stop
11:15 am - 6:38 pmGVA-SFO
16h 23m2 stops
$1,059SWISS
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mar., ago. 6 - mar., sep. 10

Flights from San Francisco to Geneva - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from San Francisco to Geneva clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Geneva, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Geneva back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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 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 January, where tickets cost $705 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,636 and $1,505 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Geneva, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Geneva?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Geneva found on KAYAK was with Vueling for $373. Scandinavian Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $661 and Turkish Airlines from $706.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Geneva take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 12h 55m.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$299
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $299 for a one-way ticket and $661 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Geneva, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    London 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 $1,183 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 $1,214 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Geneva

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Geneva? 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 KAYAK reviews.
7.8
SWISSOverall score based on 2183 reviews
84crew
78overall
79boarding
74food
76comfort
73entertainment
Airline reviews

Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

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Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

We were very impressed with Swiss Air. The service was exceptional. Unfortunately, we had a baby behind us that screamed for hours. , It was a nightmare, though I completely understand that it was not Swiss Airs fault.

The flight was canceled so it’s stupid to send me this now !!!!!

Cons: "Flight was completely full and certain passengers were belligerent about wearing face masks. The cabin crew did not enforce mask wearing, stating “we are not the police”"
Pros: "Nothing. There was no flight. The flight was cancelled and you did not notify us. We found it out ourselves by accident. We tried to contact you guys but we could not call or anything other. You guys suck"
Cons: "Notify your customers when the flight is cancelled. Thats the least you can do. Very unprofessional"
Cons: "I fell sick and my doctor advised against flying. Tried calling Swiss Air and JustFly.com: 6 calls back and forth and 7 hours on hold, no help. Finally got advised on driving to the airport to make the flight change at the Swiss Air counter at O’Hare. The representative told me to bring a note from doctor to switch flights. I did the next day. The same representative looked me in the eye after advising the day before and said there’s nothing she could do. Why make an elderly sick person drive to the airport again if you know already you cannot help??Absolutely terrible experience, no help from the airline or travel agency. Total loss of the full price of the ticket."
Cons: "Too much nonsense with carry on and check in language. I paid for my seat but they changed it for better balance of the plain. Really I weigh 165 lbs. Once the plane reaches altitude they let me take my seat. However the plane was barely occupied and somebody with closer and took my seat."
Pros: "Entertainment"
Cons: "I requested a vegan vegetarian meal and did not get it. I had to do with the regular meal which had a lot of dairy products to which I am allergic to. The space between rows of seats. It was really crammed in Economy and we are a petite thin family!"
Pros: "The crew was friendly and helpful."
Cons: "The aircraft looked new. However the seat widths seemed small. Awkward recline as well. The seats were just not comfortable."

Flight was delayed 3 hours. Pilot cancelled flight under 4 people volunteered to change their seats to economy from business class.

I paid for wifi and it worked about a total of 5 min. Feel ripped off

I couldn’t make it to the airport for my original flight due to bad weather; roads were shut down, buses and trains were closed. Since the plane wasn’t cancelled, I still had to pay $720 to change my ticket.

My seat was not the one I paid for, the crew was very curt, and the cabin was extremely warm.

Old plane with terrible business class seats - good food and service. Boarding was a joke with business class boarding last.

Best airline to travel on a budget- really like their reasonably priced access to the SAS lounges where available.

The flight was cancelled early on and messed up the whole vacation and hard to get a refund from Kayak as they owned the ticket and of course they did not believe that SAS cancelled the ticket. Definite bad side to third party. SAS had rescheduled but overlapped the connecting flights. That did not work. Flight was cancelled long ago but Kayak still has it. Like it was taken? Bad IT ? Or all assumptions and no follow up which is the whole IT world. It needs to wake up and be more efficient. Especially as the world is going, there will be no freedom to do anything. And we will be living like the Middle Ages. Yeah, go read up on that while you still can.

Boarding the plane outside in the rain was a pain. Very safe flight

A Lufthansa flight operated by SAS with a jettime plane. Fight was nice, no food but free tea and coffee.

Flight was delayed slightly but was very smooth. It was a short flight but comfortable.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

More storage space and leg room, but all-in-all a wonderful experience.

Our flight was delayed many times throughout the day. The final delay was about 8 hours. I spent time in line to speak to someone at their understaffed desk, and also spent time waiting online and then chatting with a service rep. None of the United employees were any help at all. I desperately wanted to go get rest and possibly re-book my trip but I was denied any compensation or voucher for a hotel. I was repeatedly told it was not United's fault and therefore they had no compensation to offer. Overall, a cold and callous experience.

Paid WiFi was only available for a few minutes. Avoid at all costs.

Everything was great, only problem was that flights were delayed

Flight crew and pilots did great. Flight way delayed due to a part needing replacement. Based on what the pilot indicated- the maintenance crew could’ve resolved this more efficiently than replacing whole part- and taken less time

Pretty turbulent, but not anyone’s fault. They got us there. Impressed that they carried on with a drink service.

Please please take consideration when setting cabin temperature. The vents were not functional and it was over 70 degrees in the cabin during the winter months when most people are used to much cooler indoor temperatures. I was down to my white t-shirt and the sweat pants I wore from Auckland to San Francisco and was sweating profusely and there was NO VENT!

The quality of the aircraft and the professionalism of TAP's staff were perfect. The quality of vegan meals can be hit or miss depending on the airline and the city of departure; on this flight, our vegan meals were quite good. The boarding process for the connecting flight in Lisbon could have been organized a bit better, but it did not spoil our overall experience with TAP, which was excellent. I'd definitely recommend TAP to others.

We liked the crew. They were competent, professional and friendly. The only big negative was our departure was delayed several times and the airport staff did not communicate what the problems were and what we should expect.

O comissário não nos serviu bebida no jantar. Quando voltou somente serviu água.

Cobrar por escolher assento em voos longos é desumano e um tanto quanto covarde, pois já vamos passar horas sentados. O banheiro não tinha papel e estava bem sujo. O avião era um modelo novo emlderno. O entretenimento muito bom com filmes modernos e a refeição estava muito boa. Vôo atrasou demais.

Airline attendant never walks along the isle to check if everyone is ok. The food is worst I’ve experienced. Chicken pasta is very salty while the fish is bland and over-cooked. Only two toilets for the entire economy section.

TAP needs to allocate gates at airport. Boarding and disembarking using buses is tortures in hot weather.

Pros: "Food service was very good - and the crew kept going even after we hit turbulence. I'd already been served, but I know from past experience with other airlines that there's nothing worse than smelling the hot food and being told that service is being discontinued,,,,while you're now hungry"
Cons: "Lisbon airport was stressful, perhaps more guidance before releasing us into the melee. I found an Air Portugal email about Lisbon Airport just now"
Cons: "The clarity about baggage fees, really unclear and very expensive."
Cons: "The flight wasn't full but still had some people seated next to each other. Flights should allow for social distancing right now"
Pros: "I could not fly. No return ticket on march 23, 2020. Justfly.com did not help me"
Cons: "It is always better to buy tickets through the airline."

The crew on this flight were attentive, efficient and friendly. It really made for an enjoyable flight.

The crew on this flight were excellent. They were friendly and attentive. It really made the flight more enjoyable.

They canceled my flight , they put me on a different flight that was delayed and the connection was lost . They lost my luggage. And now I’m stuck with any of my belongings.

British Airways canceled our plane and gave us a new flight scheduled to leave in only three hours, so we had to drop everything and rush to the airport. The new itinerary only left us a one hour layover in Madrid, which was too short because the plane landed late and so we missed our connecting flight. We were then booked onto a flight scheduled to take off 8 hours later, and were not given any compensation or remedial measures.

Seat layout, flight/club attendant service, food variety and quality could have been better. Business class Standard is visibly low compared with 6 other airlines that we have traveled for the past two years.

Despite many attempts to work out a change, neither British Airways nor Kayak nor Chatdeal would allow us to cancel or change this flight so we lost all of the payments when we were not able to fly. Absolutely terrible customer service. We will never use either of the services again.

It said that there was wifi. During the flight there was no wifi and while waiting at the gate the phone services already got cut off so I wasn’t able to say I am taxiing from the gate to my husband. This left me with an uncomfortable feeling. So I was waiting on the WiFi connection during flight and that never happened.

Asked for a wheelchair multiple times. Got denied the wheelchair in London layover.

They sell 1h /1h30min connection ticket that are impossible to make

Suite door was jammed but seat itself was very comfortable.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Geneva found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/23mar.
3 stops
53h 04mSFO-GVA
$299
4/22lun.
3 stops
54h 17mSFO-GVA
$300
7/13sáb.
1 stopVueling
27h 45mSFO-GVA
$373
3/25lun.
3 stops
41h 32mSFO-GVA
$383
6/18mar.
3 stops
43h 17mSFO-GVA
$388
5/21mar.
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 50mSFO-GVA
$655
4/22lun.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 26mSFO-GVA
$721
7/5vie.
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
37h 45mSFO-GVA
$733
7/12vie.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
31h 20mSFO-GVA
$871
6/20jue.
1 stopSWISS
14h 20mSFO-GVA
$8,625

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Geneva

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Geneva that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/20mié.
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
29h 25mSFO-GVA
3/25lun.
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 05mGVA-SFO
$928
3/19mar.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
29h 55mSFO-GVA
3/31dom.
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
30h 35mGVA-SFO
$1,157
3/19mar.
multi-stopSWISS
17h 30mSFO-GVA
3/30sáb.
multi-stopSWISS
15h 00mGVA-SFO
$1,180
3/19mar.
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
21h 35mSFO-GVA
3/31dom.
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
55h 45mGVA-SFO
$1,229
3/19mar.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 30mSFO-GVA
3/31dom.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 17mGVA-SFO
$1,238
3/19mar.
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
39h 55mSFO-GVA
3/31dom.
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
55h 45mGVA-SFO
$1,243
3/19mar.
multi-stopSWISS
17h 30mSFO-GVA
3/31dom.
multi-stopSWISS
17h 40mGVA-SFO
$1,256
3/19mar.
multi-stop
19h 05mSFO-GVA
4/1lun.
multi-stop
17h 40mGVA-SFO
$1,302
3/20mié.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 25mSFO-GVA
3/30sáb.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 30mGVA-SFO
$1,367
3/21jue.
multi-stopAer Lingus
30h 47mSFO-GVA
3/31dom.
multi-stopAer Lingus
14h 35mGVA-SFO
$2,596

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San Francisco - Geneva Flights

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

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Geneva (GVA)Switzerland

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