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How much do flights to Zürich cost?
Getting from Zurich airport to the city center
Fastest options: S-Bahn trains and direct trams. Best value: public transport with ZVV tickets.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-13 min | single ticket zone 110 | every 7–15 min | fastest to main station | |
30-40 min | single ticket zone 110 | every 7–15 min | scenic route with stops | |
25-45 min | single ticket zone 110 | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | specific neighborhoods | |
15-35 min | metered; varies by traffic and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
15-35 min | surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
15-30 min | pre-booked; fixed price | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and business travelers | |
15-35 min | per day; varies by vehicle class | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in CHF; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- ZVV tickets are valid on S-Bahn, trams, and buses within the fare zone.
- Taxi fares are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can affect journey times during peak hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Zürich
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to Zürich in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 11.05 | Tue 12.05 | Wed 13.05 | Thu 14.05 | Fri 15.05 | Sat 16.05 | Sun 17.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 23 total | Daily flights: 3.29 average | Most flights: Friday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2 | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 2 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 20 total | Daily flights: 2.86 average | Most flights: Thursday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| --- | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 25 total | Daily flights: 3.57 average | Most flights: Wednesday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | --- | --- | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 25 total | Daily flights: 3.57 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Zürich
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | LX | No |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | KL | No |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes |
| Air France | AFR | AF | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Zürich
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -2°C |
| February | 6°C | -1°C |
| March | 10°C | 1°C |
| April | 15°C | 4°C |
| May | 18°C | 7°C |
| June | 23°C | 12°C |
| July | 24°C | 13°C |
| August | 24°C | 13°C |
| September | 20°C | 10°C |
| October | 15°C | 6°C |
| November | 9°C | 2°C |
| December | 4°C | -1°C |
14 day forecast
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