Cheap flights from Zürich to San Francisco
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Check-in for a flight from Zürich to San Francisco
Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
Lufthansa | DLH | LH | Yes | 0 0 |
Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | LX | Yes | 0 0 |
Norse Atlantic Airways | NBT | N0 | Yes | No |
Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
United States COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 restrictions
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Travel is allowed with restrictions for vaccinated travelers
No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results or recovery certificate
No quarantine for vaccinated travelers

Most travelers from Switzerland with proof of full COVID-19 vaccination can enter San Francisco, SFO, 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.
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