Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Zürich to San Francisco?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zürich and San Francisco takes around 12 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Zürich and San Francisco?

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The flight distance between Zürich and San Francisco is 9386 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and San Francisco?

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Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston.

Question 6

What airports are near Zürich?

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The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Stuttgart, Geneva, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg.

Question 7

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Monterey Regional.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Zürich and San Francisco?

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Currently, you can fly between Zürich and San Francisco with Swiss International Air Lines, United Airlines, TAP Portugal, JetBlue Airways, Air Canada.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and San Francisco?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Zürich and San Francisco?

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Traveling between Zürich and San Francisco, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Zürich?

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There are a number of airports in and around Zürich. The main one is Zürich Airport and other nearby airports include Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Stuttgart, Geneva, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg

Question 12

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Monterey Regional.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Zürich, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Zürich and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Zürich, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Zürich and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£419
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£618
Cheapest round-trip	£792
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Nonstop flights in September	£641 – £1,356

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BART to Downtown San Francisco	30-40 min	$9 – $10; fare varies by destination station	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fast, affordable rail option
SamTrans Bus	45-75 min	$2 – $5; exact fare required	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	25-50 min	$45 – $70; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	25-50 min	$30 – $65; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private Transfer	25-50 min	$70 – $120; pre-booked flat rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or business travelers
Rental Car	25-50 min	$40 – $100; daily rate; parking extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BART via Oakland Airport Connector	45-60 min	$11 – $13; includes connector fare	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	affordable rail to SF
Taxi	30-60 min	$60 – $100; metered; varies by traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	direct to SF with luggage

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
United Airlines	4	4	4	4	3	4	1
Swiss International Air Lines	2	---	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 36 total	Daily flights: 5.14 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 14.09	Tue 15.09	Wed 16.09	Thu 17.09	Fri 18.09	Sat 19.09	Sun 20.09
United Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Swiss International Air Lines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
United Airlines	2	2	4	4	2	2	2
Swiss International Air Lines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 32 total	Daily flights: 4.57 average	Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
United Airlines	4	2	2	4	4	4	4
Swiss International Air Lines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 38 total	Daily flights: 5.43 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Swiss International Air Lines	SWR	LX	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
TAP Portugal	TAP	TP	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No
Air Canada	ACA	AC	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	14°C	7°C
February	14°C	8°C
March	15°C	8°C
April	17°C	9°C
May	18°C	10°C
June	20°C	12°C
July	21°C	13°C
August	22°C	14°C
September	22°C	14°C
October	21°C	13°C
November	17°C	10°C
December	13°C	8°C

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