Question 1

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 2

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 Swiss International Air Lines, United Airlines.

Question 3

What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Paris, Amsterdam, London, Chicago, Barcelona, Berlin, Tel Aviv, Prague, Rome, Venice, Dublin, Denver, Lisbon, Oakland, Washington, D.C., Vienna, Madrid.

Question 4

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 Las Vegas, Denver, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, London, Paris, New York, Barcelona, Rome, Orlando, Mexico City, New Orleans, Amsterdam, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Houston, Dallas, Lisbon.

Question 5

What airports are near Zürich?

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

Question 6

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, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Monterey Regional, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

Question 7

What buses and trains depart from Zürich?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Zürich, including SBB.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Zürich and San Francisco?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Zürich and San Francisco thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Zürich and San Francisco can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Zürich and San Francisco?

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Currently, you can fly between Zürich and San Francisco with United Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Norse Atlantic Airways, Alaska Airlines.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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, Zürich Airport, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Geneva, Linate, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Stuttgart, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg

Question 14

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, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Monterey Regional, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

Question 15

Is it possible to reach Zürich by bus or train?

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Yes, Zürich has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Zürich, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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	$949
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$1540
Cheapest round-trip	$718
Average round-trip	$967
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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
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

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Visa requirements	Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA)
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for the United States Mandatory travel attestation form

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results No quarantine required
Visa requirements	Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA)

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