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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 6:30 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 7:30 am.

The flight takes about 11h 05m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Zurich:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Zurich takes 11h 05m, covering 5,822 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Zurich range from $839 to $1,396, with an average of $1,099 over the past 12 months. Anything below $839 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 12% below the route average of $1,099. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $836 round-trip via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared to $1,373 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Zurich flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Zurich flights:

• SWISS
• United Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $566, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from San Francisco to Zurich usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Zurich route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 04m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from San Francisco to Zurich. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $925 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,215, a difference of $290.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only SWISS operates flights between San Francisco and Zurich.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 44m, compared with 14h 11m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 15h 29m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Zurich is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Hallenstadion, Lindenhof and Stadion Letzigrund. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Driving from Zurich Airport to the city center takes 10 to 20 minutes. SBB trains depart every 10 minutes and take around 15 minutes in total.

SFO's AirTrain is a fully automated people mover that connects the terminals, airport garages, the car rental center and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station. It operates 24/7.

Yes, SFO provides support for travelers with disabilities. Wheelchair assistance and other help can be requested when the flight is booked. Airline representatives are available at check-in areas or at the airline's designated desk.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has indoor pet relief areas in the Dianne Feinstein International Terminal, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Outdoor locations are in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. These areas include drinking stations with bowls and trash areas with mutt mitt dispensers. Indoor relief areas also provide bags. All pet relief areas are open 24 hours a day.

Yes, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has several pet relief areas. The outdoor areas are fenced and accessible to people with disabilities. Outside security, the outdoor relief areas can be reached by following the painted paw prints from the arrivals level.

Yes, SFO has several lounges. These include the American Airlines Admirals Club in Harvey Milk Terminal 1, the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 2 and the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 1. United Club has locations in both the Domestic Terminal and International Terminal and the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is in International Terminal A.