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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Geneva from $278

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Geneva departing on 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals 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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8:10 pm - 1:40 pmSFO-GVA
32h 30m1 stop
9:35 am - 6:10 pmGVA-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
$627Vueling
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Tue, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 1
8:10 pm - 8:55 amSFO-GVA
27h 45m1 stop
6:05 pm - 6:10 pmGVA-SFO
33h 05m1 stop
$659Vueling
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Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 25
4:20 pm - 11:15 pmSFO-GVA
21h 55m1 stop
6:05 am - 3:45 pmGVA-SFO
17h 40m1 stop
$691TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 28
4:20 pm - 11:15 pmSFO-GVA
21h 55m1 stop
6:05 am - 2:35 pmGVA-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$692TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 16
10:50 pm - 7:40 amSFO-GVA
23h 50m1 stop
12:15 pm - 9:27 pmGVA-SFO
18h 12m1 stop
$822United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 23
11:45 pm - 7:40 amSFO-GVA
22h 55m2 stops
12:15 pm - 9:27 pmGVA-SFO
18h 12m1 stop
$826United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 30
3:30 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-GVA
13h 40m1 stop
11:50 am - 5:25 pmGVA-SFO
14h 35m1 stop
$834British Airways
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Wed, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 22
7:40 pm - 9:50 pmSFO-GVA
17h 10m1 stop
7:25 am - 4:05 pmGVA-SFO
17h 40m1 stop
$853SWISS
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Wed, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 23
3:30 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-GVA
13h 40m1 stop
11:50 am - 5:25 pmGVA-SFO
14h 35m1 stop
$884British Airways
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Thu, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 22
7:40 pm - 5:35 pmSFO-GVA
12h 55m1 stop
11:15 am - 4:05 pmGVA-SFO
13h 50m1 stop
$899SWISS
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Thu, Aug 22 - Fri, Sep 6

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 Friday, 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 February, where tickets cost $716 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,562 and $1,371 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 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 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 $543. Vueling proposed a round-trip connection from $627 and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $691.

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Low season

November

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$278
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 53% increase in price.
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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 $278 for a one-way ticket and $627 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, 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 $1,240 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 $1,177 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

 
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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7.8
SWISSOverall score based on 2013 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.4Food
7.9Boarding
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
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We had issues with upgrading our seats. The flight itself was fine.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024SFO - ZRH
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We had issues with upgrading our seats. The flight itself was fine.

Flight was late and crew were unwilling to help with information on connections. Call light had been on for 61 minutes without tesponse.

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

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."

Bathrooms weren’t too clean. Onboard entertainment was light. Other than that everything was great. Food, service, comfort and crew. Although it was hard to understand the crew announcements.

Much better, not their fault but my plane was so delayed causing me to have to take this airline rather than my earlier connecting flight

TERRIBLE! Staff was unfriendly, rude, and demeaning. One flight attendant touched me to grab the complimentary blanket off my neck because I couldn't take it home, while a bunch of other people took theirs home. I have never been so ill treated. I am not happy at all. And flight was delayed, no information until short notice for everything. Lost an entire day at my destination. I expect a full refund for that experience. Never will fly with them EVER again

All was good. I think the back of the plane should be boarded first. It would be faster. Minimal waiting time behind passengers loading their carry on baggage.

My return flight has been changed to JFK from EWR without any notice or reason

I had economy plus and it’s definitely worth the price. The seats are so comfortable, so much space, great large TV screens, and you get fed often. Really decent food (although other fish was overcooked.) They do need better movie choices. The crew is the best. Super friendly and accommodating. So much better than most American run Airlines.

They lost my luggage. Tromso in winter without warm clothes is not fun.

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.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

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😊

I thought Miami's airport was very disorganized during the Boarding.

Very efficient boarding - other airlines could learn from them. Friendly, efficient crew. Red eye flight, so dinner meal was irrelevant. Breakfast could have been more substantial. Seats reasonably comfy.

People seated in exit rows should have designated overhead space

Perfect although it took an hour to board the plane but other than that it was great

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.

Great travel. Only issues were rude passengers, sorry to say.

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.

There was no extra leg room as stated on the ticket and no foot rest. Do not pay extra for seats In Economy Plus, not worth the cost.

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"

Lost our bags in Heathrow, We didn’t receive bags in Mallorca for 3 days, out of a 7 day cycling vacation. Really inconvenient and disappointing!

My luggage never arrived to Zurich. They can't confirm when it will arrive

We missed the flight to Barcelona because the flight from Baltimore was delayed. We flew on Vueling VW6653. Our luggage didn’t arrive. Please help us get our luggage. We are staying at Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

The seats were tiny, being of a fairly petite build, I don’t usually expect to feel crammed and cramped in a seat, but I definitely was on this flight. I couldn’t even bend over to get anything out from under the seat in front and getting up to go to the bathroom at night with the seat backs reclined was nearly impossible. I had to do gymnastics to get over and out. For an airline that does long flights overnight, it’s kind of ridiculous.

Not connecting flights. Missed my flight from Dublin to Liverpool because I arrived at Dublin one hour too late. For this mistake, they offered me a flight from Dublin to Manchester. Thats great and all, but I waste time and money to commute to Liverpool. Be sure to check the time of your connecting flights, because they sure don’t when they sell it to you

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

This was an American Airlines flight. The crew were very unhappy and quite grumpy. Abrupt to the point of being rude. The food was dreadful. Indeed the breakfast was in edible. I will avoid AA at all costs in the future.

We have business class seats from Los Angeles to London. The crew is friendly and provided great service. The flight was very comfortable and very smooth. Will use this airlines again in the future.

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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.
9/21Sat
2 stops
40h 29mSFO-GVA
$278
9/14Sat
2 stops
32h 44mSFO-GVA
$333
6/30Sun
1 stopIberia
15h 40mSFO-GVA
$548
9/21Sat
1 stopIberia
27h 45mSFO-GVA
$598
7/31Wed
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
16h 10mSFO-GVA
$636
7/31Wed
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
20h 05mSFO-GVA
$754
9/21Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 10mSFO-GVA
$762
5/20Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 31mSFO-GVA
$862
9/13Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
38h 10mSFO-GVA
$2,737
6/2Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
29h 25mSFO-GVA
$2,970

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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.
5/11Sat
multi-stop
17h 10mSFO-GVA
5/17Fri
multi-stop
23h 40mGVA-SFO
$964
5/11Sat
multi-stop
17h 10mSFO-GVA
5/17Fri
multi-stop
16h 20mGVA-SFO
$981
5/11Sat
multi-stop
17h 10mSFO-GVA
5/17Fri
multi-stop
16h 20mGVA-SFO
$1,001
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 21mSFO-GVA
5/17Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
35h 25mGVA-SFO
$1,248
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 40mSFO-GVA
5/17Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
35h 25mGVA-SFO
$1,444
5/11Sat
multi-stop
33h 45mSFO-GVA
5/17Fri
multi-stop
28h 15mGVA-SFO
$1,959
5/11Sat
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
41h 15mSFO-GVA
5/17Fri
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
35h 17mGVA-SFO
$2,092
5/11Sat
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
33h 10mSFO-GVA
5/17Fri
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
34h 10mGVA-SFO
$2,133

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