San Francisco, CA to Zürich, Switzerland flights from $411
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Cheapest one-way trip | $411 |
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Travelers usually depart from San Francisco International, San Francisco, CA Train Station, San Francisco, CA Bus Stop, San Francisco, CA - Salesforce Plaza, or San Francisco, CA - Fisherman’s Wharf when they travel from San Francisco to Zürich. Book your trip to arrive at Zürich Airport, Zürich Hauptbahnhof, or Zurich Bus Station. The distance between San Francisco and Zürich is 9386 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Swiss International Air Lines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and easyJet. San Francisco and Zürich have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Zürich, consider visiting Eiger, Switzerland, and Black Forest.
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 table.
Weekly direct flights for Sun 19.03 - Sat 25.03
| Airline | Sun 19.03 | Mon 20.03 | Tue 21.03 | Wed 22.03 | Thu 23.03 | Fri 24.03 | Sat 25.03 |
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| 1 | 1 | 2 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Weekly direct flights for Sun 26.03 - Sat 01.04
| Airline | Sun 26.03 | Mon 27.03 | Tue 28.03 | Wed 29.03 | Thu 30.03 | Fri 31.03 | Sat 01.04 |
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| 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | --- |
Weekly direct flights for Sun 02.04 - Sat 08.04
| Airline | Sun 02.04 | Mon 03.04 | Tue 04.04 | Wed 05.04 | Thu 06.04 | Fri 07.04 | Sat 08.04 |
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| 1 | 1 | 2 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Weekly direct flights for Sun 09.04 - Sat 15.04
| Airline | Sun 09.04 | Mon 10.04 | Tue 11.04 | Wed 12.04 | Thu 13.04 | Fri 14.04 | Sat 15.04 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | --- | --- | 2 |
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Zürich
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | LX | Yes | 0 0 |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes | Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
Switzerland COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from San Francisco, SFO can enter Switzerland, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Switzerland in our dedicated Stories article.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Zürich?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Zürich takes around 11 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Zürich?
The flight distance between San Francisco and Zürich is 9386 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Zürich?
Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Zürich. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Swiss International Air Lines, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, Paris, Barcelona, Denver, Washington, D.C., Mexico City, Chicago, Guadalajara, London, Atlanta, Rome, Austin, Lisbon, Madrid, New York, Dublin, Amsterdam, New Orleans, Berlin, Athens.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and New York, Los Angeles, Boston, London, Chicago, Paris, Miami, Tel Aviv, Oakland, Orlando, Amsterdam, Denver, Berlin, Malta, Washington, D.C., Rome, Madrid, Prague, Larnaca, Barcelona.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.
What airports are near Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Linate, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Innsbruck.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San Francisco and Zürich?
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