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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Switzerland

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$807
Geneva
Geneva1 stop$686
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$807
Geneva
Geneva1 stop$686
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Switzerland flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from San Francisco to Switzerland cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San Francisco to Switzerland are running about 6% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $996 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from San Francisco to Switzerland right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San Francisco to Switzerland on KAYAK in the last week:

• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) from $686
• Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) from $750
• Zurich (ZRH) from $803

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Switzerland?

January is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $806. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,393.

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Switzerland?

Book your flights 24 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 12% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Switzerland is the cheapest to fly to from San Francisco?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Switzerland are:

• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) (avg. price $955)
• Zurich (ZRH) (avg. price $1,099)
• Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) (avg. price $1,434)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Switzerland?

Monday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Switzerland, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 17% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Switzerland?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Switzerland during the afternoon with average prices of $994. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,244.

Key details for San Francisco to Switzerland flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$273
Beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 68% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Zurich

Your San Francisco to Switzerland flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    Yes. Fares from San Francisco to Switzerland are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $814 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Francisco to Switzerland have ranged from $814 to $1,378.

  • What are the main airports serving Switzerland?

    Switzerland has 7 airports. The three busiest are Zurich (ZRH) (71% of arrivals), Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) (28%) and Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) (1%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from San Francisco to Switzerland: SWISS.

  • Where in Switzerland can I fly nonstop from San Francisco?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from San Francisco to Zurich.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Switzerland average $1,373 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Rome Fiumicino (FCO) (avg. price $551)
    • Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) (avg. price $784)
    • Istanbul (IST) (avg. price $802)

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    Flights from San Francisco to Switzerland take 11h 05m on average.

  • How often are flights from San Francisco to Switzerland delayed and what's the average delay?

    12% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 3h 04m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    On flights from San Francisco to Switzerland you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Switzerland?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Switzerland include:

    • Hallenstadion
    • Geneva International Conference Centre

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    The earliest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Switzerland departs at 7:25 pm and the latest departs at 8:25 pm. Nonstop flights take about 11h 05m.

  • What are the most preferred means to use the city center from ZRH airport?

    It will only take you 10 minutes to go from the airport to the Central District on the S-Bahn lines S2 and S16. Even if it is not the most private mode of transportation, using the train is one of the most time- and cost-efficient ways to go about.

  • Are there car rentals at ZRH airport?

    The Zurich Airport rental vehicle desk is conveniently located in Terminals 1 and 2, so follow the "Rental Car" signs to find them. These will lead you to the automobile rental desk at P3, the first floor of parking garage 3. Getting there from where you will take you around 15 minutes. The rental companies are Europecar, Hertz, and Avis.

  • Are there hotels near/in SFO airport?

    There are plenty of hotel options near SFO if you have an early flight and want to be close for your departure. Just a few minutes from San Francisco International Airport lies the luxurious Grand Hyatt at SFO. The hotel's convenient location within walking distance of the airport's main entrance makes it accessible by car or the SFO AirTrain from any airport terminals.

  • Are there parking lots at SFO airport?

    Parking at San Francisco International Airport is available in five main garages: the Domestic Garage, International Garage A, International Garage G, Long Term Garage, or Long Term Surface. At the airport, valet parking is offered in an additional 150 spots. There are a lot of parking spots at the airport, but they fill up quickly.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Switzerland flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 24 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 12% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for January when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Monday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 17% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) is the cheapest airport to fly into from San Francisco. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Zurich, which is the most popular destination in Switzerland. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Interlaken, Lucerne and Geneva.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the San Francisco to Switzerland nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is usually the cheapest.
  • If you are flying to Switzerland from San Francisco, you can arrive at either Zurich Airport (ZRH) or Genève Aéroport (GVA). ZRH airport is the main Airport, while GVA serves as the secondary Airport. Both airports have domestic and international flights.
  • Anyone looking to relax before or after a flight may do so in one of the airport's lounges at San Francisco International (SFO) Airport. The American Express Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport provides its guests with some of the world's best food and drinks before their flights or while they wait for their connecting flights. With the free Wi-Fi, delicious local cuisine, wine tasting, and a large variety of inventive cocktails, you will surely have a terrific day.
  • At SFO, moms have access to 19 designated nursing rooms, 13 of which are private. Private nursing rooms are available for mothers at Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
  • At San Francisco International Airport, there are a few specific locations designated throughout each terminal where passengers can securely take their dogs to relieve themselves. Passengers in Terminal 1 or Terminal 3 are allowed to use these facilities after they have passed through security. Find your way to the curbside pre-security checkpoint on the Arrivals Level of the Airport by following the painted paw prints. These checkpoints may be found situated around the Airport's perimeter.
  • Airports in Switzerland and San Francisco's SFO provide travelers with a diverse selection of amenities. Assistance with items such as wheelchair rental and terminal guidance is made accessible to passengers before they arrive at the airport as well as after they have departed from the airport. At any time before, during, or after using the facilities, passengers are encouraged to speak with a member of the airport staff.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Switzerland? 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 2114 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.1Food
Airline reviews

On time and my bag made it. My parents on British Air had their bag held/lost at LHR, so Swiss definitely won that contest.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2026
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On time and my bag made it. My parents on British Air had their bag held/lost at LHR, so Swiss definitely won that contest.

Great crew, great food, horrible aircraft seat spacing for a 9 hr flight.

The food could have been better but everything else was superb.

plenty of legspace, snacks, no pull face from flight attendants when asking for a wine. Also fast transfer ability at ZRH.

We’ve never been more uncomfortable on a flight than we have on this particular one. The seats in front of us reclined so far back that when the person reclined their seat of broccoli, it almost hit me in the face and left me with literally no room to move that said I had to recline my seed in which made the person behind me upset. It seemed like the seats also would recline without even pressing the button in the armrest and would unrecline as well for that same reason, and it also seemed that some seats reclined more than others. The bottom cushions of the seat were so thin that even after one hour of an 11 hour flight, our tailbones were so sore. It seemed like an overall old airplane. It also didn’t have individual air vents and it was extremely hot the entire flight. Several passengers were commenting on how hot it was. The breakfast was some kind of flavorless triangle, puffy egg, laying in a watery bed of steamed peppers and onions and spinach. It was not appetizing at all. The flight crew was extremely nice so that was a nice thing this flight attendant. They let us try different types of Swiss sodas, which was really nice and the dinner was actually delicious but still overall given the other considerations. It was pretty much a miserable flight without basic seat comfort.

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 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

Everything was great except food . It as okay not good not bad

I have no complaints. The crew was attentive, pleasant and heloful

We had issues with upgrading our seats. The flight itself was fine.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Awful seats, poor air circulation. Smelled like poop for 3-5 mins after someone used the bathroom. Child screaming for 13 hours

We are thankful for the useful gifts provided by the airline.The entertainment and crew were also very good

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

The crew was very helpful and friendly. Food was good. The only issue was the legroom -- not great. The seat in front is also too close to see the entertainment screen properly.

The first flight was delayed. We missed the second flight, which was rebooked 9 hours later. We missed all our arrangements for the first day of vacation.

Terrible airlines, kept lying to me about the fact that my connection flight was cancelled. Left me hanging until last min. NEVER AGAIN

Cancelled flight, wasn't refunded paid selected seats. Poor customer service. Called airline and they didn't realize the flight was cancelled until several hours after the email notice was sent.

5 of my 7 pieces of luggage are missing and they cant call to find out where it is. I have to fill out a form and wait for them to mail it to me in several days (if they find it). That does not work for my travel itinerary. I need my full ticket cost refunded please.

Fantastic. The only thing - out of my six luggage one was lost in Copenhagen, however it was delivered Home 3 Days later so all great..

I was surprised how good an American airline can be - I was really impressed.

Over all experience was good. However the connection time was too short at CPG. We missed our connecting flight to AMS as the passport control line was too long and by the time we got our passport control done it was too late I wish there were some SAS staff to help us out at the passport control center Though they put us in a KLM flight from CPG to AMS, That flight was also delayed by over two hours

Great logistics and timeliness as we arrived quite early. Flight smooth and fast. Excellent entertainment. Plane itself was a bit tired and the crew mostly indifferent. Baggage took forever but that’s on CPH. Would use SAS again for sure.

Business class seats narrower and the most uncomfortable Business class I've ever experienced. Clothes on the seats was itchy, head of the bed was elevated causing us to slude down even though they were "lie flat seats". Plane was way too hot. My partner and I were both sweating just sitting in our seats. Staff appeared sad or depressed

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

One of my checked luggage was damaged. Cracked on the top by the handle.

Not so good. Crew was not as attentive as they should have been especially if flying business class. Only offered dinner 2 hours after takeoff. My flight attendant seemed overwhelmed. Pushed my help button but no one came. I explained everything on my previous review.

I have been flying united for a long time but now I’m done

Delayed - leaving, delayed getting to the gate at destination. What should have been a very easy flight and experience was not.

Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

overall a very good travel experience - left on time, arrived early. Mostly a smooth flight. Polaris seats were excellent, very good service and nice food with options.

Flight was over two hours late, but they notified us early in the morning. They ended up changing planes the food on board that was extremely mediocre and we were in premier class.

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

Based on some reviews, my expectations were low. I must say, the experience in Premium Economy was terrific. Comfortable seat, food was good and service was consistently good. I would certainly consider Condor again.

The flight left 1.5 hours late but there was no information about the delay. My business class cabinet had two small children who cried much of the trip. Service seemed rushed.

Could have a friendlier crew. The entertainment should be updated to be more current

One of the bathrooms was out of order, I paid $20 for the WiFi and it worked 20% of the time. And when it worked., it didn’t work well. The seats were tight, but that is something that cannot change. The flight was smooth but to know fault of the crew, the flight was delayed an hour leaving sfo. The crew was polite yet efficient.

We had premium economy seats and the only difference from economy was legroom. Only one restroom for about 50 passengers was a little uncomfortable. Dinner was rather unpleasant but breakfast was good. Entertainment selection pretty good and you can use Bluetooth headphones. Flight attendants were okay.

The breakfast snack was horrible. No nutrition value. I couldn't finish it. The main meal had no taste, no real vegetable, the brownie had no chocolate taste., I was not even sure what the salad consists off.

Our connection in Frankfurt was the worst ever. No one from the airline or the airport seemed to be bothered to get us into our connecting flight on time! The procedures at the airport took us forever and we barely made it into our flight. If we had missed it, I’m sure we would’ve missed our cruise. Looks like everything is on autopilot and no one is interested in helping customers anymore especially us 69 year olds

They answer the phone promptly. Crew is friendly and they work efficiently.

The seating was exactly same as the rest of the plane. We had no space for our knees. In fact it was the tightest spacing of the seats I ever flew with, on a very old plane. (and we flew all over Asia and Europe) The same chairs. We were the only passengers in business or first class. Obviously funny.... The only difference was, we got a sendwich and we were offered a drink. Rest of the plane got a bottle of water.

Helpful crew in a comfortable and well designed aircraft. My kids also loved the striped design of the airplane.

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