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$509 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to San Diego

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to San Diego departing on 10/20. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zurich to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zurich to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$798
Typical prices: $1,064-$765
British Airways
Wed 7/1Wed 7/15
ZRH - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$509
Typical prices: $614-$814
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/20
ZRH - SAN • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $798 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Zurich and San Diego. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $886 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 55m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to San Diego (ZRH-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to San Diego 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Zurich to San Diego

Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 15
British Airways Logo
7:15 am - 2:55 pm
ZRH
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SAN
16h 40m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
4:45 pm - 8:05 pm
SAN
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ZRH
18h 20m
1 stop
$798British Airways
Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 3:25 pm
ZRH
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SAN
17h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 7:45 am
SAN
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ZRH
16h 05m
1 stop
$833Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 25
Lufthansa Logo
7:15 am - 3:25 pm
ZRH
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SAN
17h 10m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 8:05 pm
SAN
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ZRH
17h 50m
1 stop
$838Lufthansa
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 7
United Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 8:34 pm
ZRH
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SAN
18h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 3:45 pm
SAN
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ZRH
13h 45m
1 stop
$839United Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Tue, Jun 9
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 6:30 pm
ZRH
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SAN
19h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:53 pm - 10:55 am
SAN
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ZRH
36h 02m
2 stops
$840United Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 20
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 3:25 pm
ZRH
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SAN
17h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:05 am
SAN
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ZRH
15h 05m
1 stop
$841United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 3:25 pm
ZRH
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SAN
17h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:32 am - 8:05 am
SAN
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ZRH
14h 33m
1 stop
$842United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 3:25 pm
ZRH
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SAN
17h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:32 am - 8:05 am
SAN
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ZRH
14h 33m
1 stop
$843United Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 10:37 pm
ZRH
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SAN
21h 47m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 8:05 pm
SAN
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ZRH
17h 50m
1 stop
$844United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Oct 24
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 3:25 pm
ZRH
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SAN
14h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:30 am
SAN
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ZRH
15h 30m
1 stop
$845United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Zurich to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to San Diego departing in July.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to San Diego, 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 Zurich to San Diego is February, where tickets cost $669 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $969 and $916 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$509
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Zurich to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to San Diego

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to San Diego was $509 for a one-way ticket and $798 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Zurich to San Diego.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Zurich and San Diego, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to San Diego are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $895 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,204 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Zurich to San Diego.

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

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

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline. Booking your flights between Zurich and SAN 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 Zurich to San Diego?

    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 San Diego from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Zurich to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to San Diego. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to San Diego? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9677 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Flight crew was super friendly and helpful. Food was frequent and honestly pretty good. Plenty of on-board entertainment. Economy seats are super cramped for such a long flight, but the crew allowed people to get up and stretch, and kids could wander with their parents, so we all made it work. Overall a very good experience.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
ZRH - ORD
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Flight crew was super friendly and helpful. Food was frequent and honestly pretty good. Plenty of on-board entertainment. Economy seats are super cramped for such a long flight, but the crew allowed people to get up and stretch, and kids could wander with their parents, so we all made it work. Overall a very good experience.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Outstanding service, great food, friendly & efficient crew, safe & comfortable flight

Staff were not attentive, wifi did not work, cut my head in the bathroom due to the position of the soap on the sink, had blood running down my face, told staff, they had no expression no sympathy, didn't even say "sorry", they said "oh we will have a look at that" about 10 mins later the purser brought me a bandaid, still no sorry.... Shocking

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Dinner was good, but the breakfast served in the morning was horrible.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Buying ticket from kayak instant booking was a huge mistake, never to be repeated again! The Kayak didn’t book the tickets directly, it handed it off to a third party Underpricer, that booked a code shared American Airlines flight operated by Cathay Pacific!! When managing the booking American Airlines would recognize the itinerary but wouldn’t let me do anything stating, the flight is operated by Cathay Pacific so go to their website. Cathay Pacific would recognize the itinerary, neither by reservation ID or ticket number…asking to reach out to the third party Underpricer….calling Underpricer resulted in no help like seat requests, mileage number or upgrade request, 15hr layover accommodation voucher guidance…so net in net avoid booking through three layers of intermediaries

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A shout-out to the flight attendent, Lauren, who was the main person assisting me. She was amazing - perfect balance of bright, cheerful, engaging, yet formal

1st class seats NOT REALLY 1st class or business class but like premier economy. Should be listed as such or named something else. I have flown 1st class with other airlines and they are nothing like it at all.

The flight from Dallas to madrid was delayed for 2 to 3 hours, the flight back from Dallas to Sacramento was fine , but there were 5 gate changes within the span of 2 hours, last one was in a differny terminal. Flight and crew was okay

I was downgraded from business class to economy class with no compensation. American Airlines is absolutely the worst airline for international travel. They treat their business class customers like dogs.

OK, except for a cabin attendant's lack of attention.

efficient. on time. cabin crew were very professional and very nice to deal with. would definately fly BA again.

It was great overall. A few slight improvements could be made on the onboarding process at the Gates with announcements and clarity of communications (both at the gate and in flight). The movies in the entertainment options could be improved for bollywood, hollywood.

I alrady responded to this request, and expllaned at length that this was the worst flying experience in my 77 years. I will NEVER fly BA again.

Airbus A350 is poorly designed for wheelchair users and reduced mobility passengers. The angle of the pods makes it awkward to transfer. I was able to but I have ab stability. It could be a real challenge for people with more severe mobility impairments. You'd think Airbus would have come up with a solution for this or thought more about us disabled folks more when designing this aircraft.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

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