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4:40 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-ZRH
15h 30m1 stop
6:00 pm - 2:55 pmZRH-SFO
29h 55m1 stop
$493TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 22
8:10 pm - 8:55 amSFO-ZRH
27h 45m1 stop
6:05 pm - 6:10 pmZRH-SFO
33h 05m1 stop
$538Vueling
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Sat, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 16
4:20 pm - 12:10 pmSFO-ZRH
34h 50m2 stops
2:30 pm - 2:30 pmZRH-SFO
33h 00m2 stops
$759Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 24
7:40 pm - 3:40 pmSFO-ZRH
11h 00mnonstop
10:20 am - 1:15 pmZRH-SFO
35h 55m1 stop
$790United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 11
12:32 am - 8:40 amSFO-ZRH
23h 08m2 stops
3:30 pm - 1:15 pmZRH-SFO
30h 45m1 stop
$804United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 11
8:40 pm - 3:40 pmSFO-ZRH
11h 00mnonstop
1:15 pm - 4:15 pmZRH-SFO
12h 00mnonstop
$819SWISS
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Fri, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 16
5:40 pm - 1:20 pmSFO-ZRH
34h 40m2 stops
8:20 pm - 2:30 pmZRH-SFO
27h 10m1 stop
$826Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Sep 22 - Sun, Nov 3
6:15 am - 12:10 pmSFO-ZRH
20h 55m2 stops
7:15 am - 1:15 pmZRH-SFO
15h 00m1 stop
$859British Airways
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Sun, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 11
7:40 pm - 3:40 pmSFO-ZRH
11h 00mnonstop
1:15 pm - 4:15 pmZRH-SFO
12h 00mnonstop
$871SWISS
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Sat, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 23
7:20 pm - 6:15 pmSFO-ZRH
13h 55m1 stop
7:15 am - 1:15 pmZRH-SFO
15h 00m1 stop
$879British Airways
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Thu, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 21
2:41 pm - 9:45 amSFO-ZRH
58h 04m2 stops
Sat, Oct 19
2:41 pm - 8:55 amSFO-ZRH
33h 14m2 stops
Mon, Oct 14
8:10 pm - 8:55 amSFO-ZRH
27h 45m1 stop
$318Vueling
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Tue, Oct 15
12:50 pm - 8:15 pmSFO-ZRH
22h 25m2 stops
Thu, Oct 17
6:35 pm - 10:20 pmSFO-ZRH
18h 45m1 stop
$491Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Aug 5
1:15 pm - 5:25 pmSFO-ZRH
19h 10m1 stop
$522Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jul 19
4:20 pm - 10:30 pmSFO-ZRH
21h 10m1 stop
$550TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Oct 6
4:20 pm - 5:15 pmSFO-ZRH
15h 55m1 stop
$562TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Oct 13
7:40 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-ZRH
11h 10mnonstop
$743SWISS
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Mon, Oct 14
3:57 pm - 7:55 pmSFO-ZRH
18h 58m2 stops
$798British Airways
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Wed, Jul 3
5:15 pm - 5:25 pmSFO-ZRH
15h 10m1 stop
7:00 am - 1:50 pmZRH-SFO
15h 50m1 stop
Thu, May 16 - Wed, May 22
2:40 pm - 8:00 amSFO-ZRH
32h 20m1 stop
6:35 pm - 7:15 pmZRH-SFO
33h 40m1 stop
$862SWISS
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Thu, May 16 - Sat, May 18
5:40 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-ZRH
17h 05m1 stop
8:25 pm - 3:50 pmZRH-SFO
28h 25m1 stop
$884Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Mon, May 20
5:40 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-ZRH
17h 05m1 stop
10:20 am - 3:50 pmZRH-SFO
14h 30m1 stop
$886Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Mon, May 20
4:00 pm - 11:35 amSFO-ZRH
34h 35m1 stop
1:35 pm - 4:30 pmZRH-SFO
11h 55mnonstop
$934United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
4:00 pm - 11:35 amSFO-ZRH
34h 35m1 stop
2:40 pm - 4:05 pmZRH-SFO
34h 25m1 stop
$988United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
4:20 pm - 2:55 pmSFO-ZRH
37h 35m2 stops
3:40 pm - 2:35 pmZRH-SFO
31h 55m2 stops
$1,122TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, May 15 - Thu, Jun 6
6:35 pm - 9:55 amSFO-ZRH
30h 20m1 stop
6:50 pm - 4:40 pmZRH-SFO
30h 50m1 stop
$1,124Turkish Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Thu, May 30
6:35 pm - 9:15 pmSFO-ZRH
17h 40m1 stop
3:00 pm - 4:40 pmZRH-SFO
34h 40m1 stop
$1,222Turkish Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, Jun 4
4:20 pm - 7:30 pmSFO-ZRH
18h 10m1 stop
3:40 pm - 2:35 pmZRH-SFO
31h 55m2 stops
$1,301TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, May 15 - Mon, May 20
7:40 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-ZRH
11h 10mnonstop
1:15 pm - 4:05 pmZRH-SFO
11h 50mnonstop
$1,045SWISS
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Sun, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 15
7:40 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-ZRH
11h 10mnonstop
1:15 pm - 4:05 pmZRH-SFO
11h 50mnonstop
$1,070SWISS
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Wed, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 21
2:20 pm - 10:20 amSFO-ZRH
11h 00mnonstop
1:35 pm - 4:35 pmZRH-SFO
12h 00mnonstop
$1,071United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 29
7:40 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-ZRH
11h 10mnonstop
1:15 pm - 4:05 pmZRH-SFO
11h 50mnonstop
$1,086SWISS
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 26
7:40 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-ZRH
11h 10mnonstop
1:15 pm - 4:05 pmZRH-SFO
11h 50mnonstop
$1,095SWISS
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Aug 19
7:40 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-ZRH
11h 10mnonstop
1:15 pm - 4:05 pmZRH-SFO
11h 50mnonstop
$1,103SWISS
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Sun, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 14
7:40 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-ZRH
11h 10mnonstop
1:15 pm - 4:05 pmZRH-SFO
11h 50mnonstop
$1,113SWISS
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Mon, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 26
2:20 pm - 10:20 amSFO-ZRH
11h 00mnonstop
1:35 pm - 4:35 pmZRH-SFO
12h 00mnonstop
$1,119United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Aug 7
7:40 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-ZRH
11h 10mnonstop
1:35 pm - 4:35 pmZRH-SFO
12h 00mnonstop
$1,121United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 20
2:20 pm - 10:20 amSFO-ZRH
11h 00mnonstop
1:15 pm - 4:05 pmZRH-SFO
11h 50mnonstop
$1,491
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Flights from San Francisco to Zurich - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Zurich clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Zurich on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Zurich, 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 Zurich is February, where tickets cost $724 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,504 and $1,381 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Zurich, 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 Zurich, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Zurich from San Francisco were found on Vueling ($318) and Iberia ($469), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($493) and Vueling ($538).

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Zurich?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Zurich.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to Zurich. They are SWISS and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is SWISS, with the best one-way deal found costing $562. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at SWISS.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Zurich per day?

Each day, there are 3 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Zurich, with an average flight time of 11h 16m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Zurich?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

Direct flights cover the 5,822 miles separating San Francisco to Zurich in about 11h 00m.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Zurich?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 2:00 pm and will be landing in Zurich at 10:20 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Zurich?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Zurich jets off at 7:40 pm and lands at 3:50 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$292
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Zurich

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

  • How do I move from A to B within San Francisco International Airport?

    SFO's AirTrain is a completely automated mover system that transfers passengers to the terminals, airport garages, the car rental center, and the BART station. Operating 24/7, it enhances the overall travel experience for passengers, enabling you to navigate the airport complex efficiently and comfortably.

  • Which are eco-friendly airlines within the San Francisco to Zurich route?

    This route accounts for a whopping 9288 lb average amount of CO₂ emission per person, denoting a high level of carbon footprint. Reducing carbon footprint is a crucial aspect of this route, and that's why few airlines feature eco-friendly flights. You can fly KLM, Air France, Delta, or Air Canada and help reduce the environmental impact.

  • Are there onsite airport hotels at Zurich Airport?

    Yes, there are several onsite airport hotels at Zurich Airport that offer travelers a variety of services and amenities. These include Movenpick Hotel Zurich Airport, Hilton Zurich Airport, Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport, and Novotel Zurich Airport Messe among others.

  • Can I leave some luggage at Zurich Airport?

    You can leave your luggage securely at Zurich Airport. There are several lockers that can be found on the first floor of the Service Center/Garage P2. Also, there are SBB lockers around the Airport Shopping in Check-in 3 of the Airport.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport provide support for travelers with disabilities?

    SFO is committed to ensuring that passengers with disabilities enjoy a seamless airport experience. If you need wheelchair assistance or any other form of assistance, you're to request it when making the flight booking. You can find your airline representatives at check-in areas or your airline's designated desk.

  • Are there pet amenities at San Francisco International Airport?

    There are several pet relief areas at SFO. These areas are fully fenced and landscaped and are easily accessible by the handicapped. To access the areas outside security, follow the painted paw-prints from the arrivals. On the other hand, you can access the outdoor relief areas by following the overhead signage from the departures level. 

  • What options are there for going from Zurich Airport to the city center?

    If you choose to drive from Zurich Airport to the city center, you can expect the trip to typically take you between 10 and 15min depending on what weather and traffic conditions are like at the time. You can also take the local train line EC which will take you around 10min total. A one-way ticket starts at approximately CHf4.40 ($4.80).

  • Are there any lounges for passengers to relax in at San Francisco International Airport?

    There are a few different lounges at San Francisco International Airport, including the American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal 2 and the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 3. You will also find the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 1, as well as the United Club in both the Domestic Terminal and International Terminal. There is the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in International Terminal A.

  • What facilities does San Francisco International Airport offer for travelers with pets?

    If you’ll be traveling with a pet, take note of the different pet relief zones that can be found at San Francisco International Airport. Each terminal has both an inside and outside area, and they have sitting areas, garbage cans, and free plastic bags for you to clean up after your furry friend. All pet relief areas are open 24h a day.

  • Does Zurich Airport have its own on-site hotel?

    At Zurich Airport, you will find a Transit Hotel that is placed between Terminals B and D. There is also the Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport that is connected to the main terminal of the airport through a walkway. You will find the Mövenpick Hotel Zurich-Airport less than a 5min drive from the airport, and there is a free shuttle for guests.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Zurich was $292 for a one-way ticket and $493 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Zurich?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Zurich flight route: SWISS, United Airlines, Iberia, Vueling, British Airways, Finnair, and Lufthansa.

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

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Zurich flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Zurich.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Zurich?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Zurich on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Zurich, SWISS or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Zurich are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,206 and an overall rating of 7.7, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,246 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Zurich.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich 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 Zurich?

    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 Zurich with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and ZRH 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 Zurich?

    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 Zurich 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 Zurich

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $655 or less one-way and $946 or less round-trip.
  • The trip from San Francisco to Zurich features one or more layovers, which is ideal for those who want to break up their flight. Most layover points include Frankfurt am Main (FRA), London Heathrow (LHR), Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), and Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU). Airlines featuring layovers include United Airlines, Brussels Airlines, or ANA.
  • On arriving in Zurich, you will be delighted to find several car companies at Zurich Airport. The most popular car rental brands include National, Europcar, Hertz, and Thrifty among others. From the Arrivals, follow the signs that lead to your car rental company. The car rental center is at the terminal complex on the first floor and is open daily from 6 a.m to 11:30 p.m.
  • One way of enjoying Zurich right away is by observing the airline traffic after disembarking from your flight. Zurich Airport features an observation deck in two locations, B and D. The location gives excitement as you recapture your own flight experience. There are binoculars available to help provide a clear view of the plane's activity.
  • When you travel from San Francisco to Zurich, your plane will depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This airport can be found just less than 15 miles from downtown, and it’s also a major hub for United Airlines, a company that commonly services this route.
  • Once you have reached Zurich, you will land at Zurich Airport (ZRH). This is the largest international airport in Switzerland and the main hub for Swiss International Air Lines, which operates many flights between these two cities.
  • Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Zurich are normally not offered, so you will typically have either one or two layovers before you reach your destination. A few of the companies that are known for offering these flights include Lufthansa and United Airlines.
  • If you have some time before your flight begins boarding at San Francisco International Airport, head to one of the XpresSpa locations in Terminals 2, 3, and the International Terminal. Here, you can have services like massages, manicures, and facials.
  • Those that will be flying with little ones should keep in mind that Zurich Airport has a few facilities for families. The airport has two Family Services rooms, and these contain private rooms for nursing, changing tables, a kitchenette, and toys to keep children occupied. You can also rent strollers for free in each terminal.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Zurich?

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Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Zurich

Monday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Zurich to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, SWISS, United Airlines

Air Canada, SWISS, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Zurich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Zurich. 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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7.7
SWISSOverall score based on 1993 reviews
7.9Boarding
7.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.4Food
7.6Comfort
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Far above average. The level of quality and service has really improved and passed most US carriers on this route. Go Edelweiss!

10.0 ExcellentRob, May 2024BUD - ZRH
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Far above average. The level of quality and service has really improved and passed most US carriers on this route. Go Edelweiss!

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.

Kudos to Swiss!! My wife and I thought Swiss was like flying years back: good food service, refreshments, friendly and courteous crew! We look forward to another trip to Europe next year, and it will be a priority to hopefully fly Swiss, thank you! We strongly can say from experience - the treatment (food, drink, entertainment) in service for Economy Class is unmatched!!!

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.

Super friendly crew. Leg space and entertainment system are below average

I guess just the food, but besides, amazing experience flying with swiss

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.

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

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

This was my first time flying SAS and used them for 4 flights. The crews, flight and communication was outstanding. I flew premium economy and was extremely impressed by their SAS lounges. I will 100% ise SAS again. Everyone was so pleasant!

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

The flight was on time and loading was fine. I really disliked that all drinks other than coffee or tea had a cost. Deplaning was also an issue as people did not wait for those in front of them to get out before they pushed forward

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

Overall, this flight team did a fantastic job. They came often with the water, coffee and tea. There was no meal choice in coach, but the lasagna lunch was decent. The sandwich snack just before landing was tasty. The baggage bins were large, so no trouble holding carry on luggage.

Last minute cancelation, though a substitute flight was found I could not pick my meal or seat. The hotel offered didn't have working air control or shower.

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.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

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

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

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😊

Better food and more space in the seats. Also when doing the web check in both times I was going in to your site the minute you open it and there is not really many seats to choose only to buy!!!

It was ok, not as good as it used to be. The Heathrow connection was a disaster - complete anarchy, unknowledgable and skimpy assistance and signage. Gate crew at next flight was great, held the flight while my wife struggled through security.

It was great! The seats were comfortable, and they fed me during the transatlantic flight, something which I have been missing out on for the past 3 years as I travel to and from school.

This flight was cancelled at the last minute. We were rebooked on another flight but a day later. We lost a day of our vacation and paid for a night in a hotel we couldn’t use. The flights we were rebooked on (both American) messed up our seating on both flights-we didn’t get the seats we had paid for. All in all, a terrible experience.

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.

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