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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Switzerland from $365

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Zurich
Zurich1 stop$515
Geneva
Geneva1 stop$1,084

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FAQs - booking Switzerland flights

  • What are the most preferred means to use the city center from ZRH airport?

    It will only take you 10 minutes to go from the airport to the Central District on the S-Bahn lines S2 and S16. Even if it is not the most private mode of transportation, using the train is one of the most time- and cost-efficient ways to go about.

  • Are there car rentals at ZRH airport?

    The Zurich Airport rental vehicle desk is conveniently located in Terminals 1 and 2, so follow the "Rental Car" signs to find them. These will lead you to the automobile rental desk at P3, the first floor of parking garage 3. Getting there from where you will take you around 15 minutes. The rental companies are Europecar, Hertz, and Avis.

  • Are there hotels near/in SFO airport?

    There are plenty of hotel options near SFO if you have an early flight and want to be close for your departure. Just a few minutes from San Francisco International Airport lies the luxurious Grand Hyatt at SFO. The hotel's convenient location within walking distance of the airport's main entrance makes it accessible by car or the SFO AirTrain from any airport terminals.

  • Are there parking lots at SFO airport?

    Parking at San Francisco International Airport is available in five main garages: the Domestic Garage, International Garage A, International Garage G, Long Term Garage, or Long Term Surface. At the airport, valet parking is offered in an additional 150 spots. There are a lot of parking spots at the airport, but they fill up quickly.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Switzerland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Switzerland from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Switzerland with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Switzerland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Switzerland from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Switzerland

  • Morning departure is around 8% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • If you are flying to Switzerland from San Francisco, you can arrive at either Zurich Airport (ZRH) or Genève Aéroport (GVA). ZRH airport is the main Airport, while GVA serves as the secondary Airport. Both airports have domestic and international flights.
  • Anyone looking to relax before or after a flight may do so in one of the airport's lounges at San Francisco International (SFO) Airport. The American Express Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport provides its guests with some of the world's best food and drinks before their flights or while they wait for their connecting flights. With the free Wi-Fi, delicious local cuisine, wine tasting, and a large variety of inventive cocktails, you will surely have a terrific day.
  • At SFO, moms have access to 19 designated nursing rooms, 13 of which are private. Private nursing rooms are available for mothers at Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
  • At San Francisco International Airport, there are a few specific locations designated throughout each terminal where passengers can securely take their dogs to relieve themselves. Passengers in Terminal 1 or Terminal 3 are allowed to use these facilities after they have passed through security. Find your way to the curbside pre-security checkpoint on the Arrivals Level of the Airport by following the painted paw prints. These checkpoints may be found situated around the Airport's perimeter.
  • Airports in Switzerland and San Francisco's SFO provide travelers with a diverse selection of amenities. Assistance with items such as wheelchair rental and terminal guidance is made accessible to passengers before they arrive at the airport as well as after they have departed from the airport. At any time before, during, or after using the facilities, passengers are encouraged to speak with a member of the airport staff.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Switzerland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Switzerland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
SWISSOverall score based on 1952 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.4Food
7.8Boarding
7.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
Airline reviews

Leave on time so i dont miss my transit flight. Also make it so coffee/tea is free amd not a paid service. The staff treat us like dogs having us wait everywhere. The buses had no ac and we had to wait inside packed like sardines. Horrible experience. Never flying again hopefully and not using kayak.

2.0 MediocreAlexander, May 2024TIA - ZRH
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Leave on time so i dont miss my transit flight. Also make it so coffee/tea is free amd not a paid service. The staff treat us like dogs having us wait everywhere. The buses had no ac and we had to wait inside packed like sardines. Horrible experience. Never flying again hopefully and not using kayak.

I arrived 59 minutes before the flight in Tampa due to Massive traffic jam and the flight was closed and I was told that I’d simply have to “book a new ticket on line myself and the gate agents couldn’t help me”. Even though the flight was delayed over 30 minutes, (leaving one hour and 29 minutes before departure, they refused to assist in any way explaining that it’s automatic and there can be no exceptions. Horrible experience due to poor management at gate. I fly this option 2-3 times a year and have a good experience with the cabin crew etc. But, Tampa agents are not trained or allowed customer service. I once was a gate agent for USAir, I know times have changed, but forcing me to purchase a new ticket and complete indifference and inconvenience. No thanks

Crew was super courteous and helpful. Food quality was not so good. Most of the movies were old.

Good BUT four days later I still don’t have my luggage. It never arrived. !!!!

Crew members were good. Seats were packed and too tight .

Carry on luggage size for economy passengers significantly smaller than other airlines, so nearly all ecomy passengers had their bags taken and checked.

Had a short layover in Zurich, luggage marked expedite and short layover but still didn’t get luggage when arrived in Split until 3 days later even though husband got his.

On time flight, I requested wheelchair in Zurich , when I arrived they were no where to be found, I had one hour between flights I had to walk with great difficulty.

Far above average. The level of quality and service has really improved and passed most US carriers on this route. Go Edelweiss!

We had issues with upgrading our seats. The flight itself was fine.

SAS is the representation of the Scandinavian minimalism, which I like. I wished they had a more relaxed policy on free water distribution beyond one bottle (500 ml) per person and two drinks, including water, per overseas flight.

Bathrooms weren’t too clean. Onboard entertainment was light. Other than that everything was great. Food, service, comfort and crew. Although it was hard to understand the crew announcements.

TERRIBLE! Staff was unfriendly, rude, and demeaning. One flight attendant touched me to grab the complimentary blanket off my neck because I couldn't take it home, while a bunch of other people took theirs home. I have never been so ill treated. I am not happy at all. And flight was delayed, no information until short notice for everything. Lost an entire day at my destination. I expect a full refund for that experience. Never will fly with them EVER again

My return flight has been changed to JFK from EWR without any notice or reason

I had economy plus and it’s definitely worth the price. The seats are so comfortable, so much space, great large TV screens, and you get fed often. Really decent food (although other fish was overcooked.) They do need better movie choices. The crew is the best. Super friendly and accommodating. So much better than most American run Airlines.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. Pilot cancelled flight under 4 people volunteered to change their seats to economy from business class.

I couldn’t make it to the airport for my original flight due to bad weather; roads were shut down, buses and trains were closed. Since the plane wasn’t cancelled, I still had to pay $720 to change my ticket.

Last minute cancelation, though a substitute flight was found I could not pick my meal or seat. The hotel offered didn't have working air control or shower.

My seat was not the one I paid for, the crew was very curt, and the cabin was extremely warm.

Old plane with terrible business class seats - good food and service. Boarding was a joke with business class boarding last.

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

they are improving. The crew from Charlotte to Tampa was outstanding. SMILING and trying to be helpful with the customers.

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

Leg space was not enough. The meal was not satisfactory.

Liked that my American Airlines status seamlessly transferred to BA so luggage check was free. Flights were on time, boarding quick. Wish they didn’t assign connecting gate so late at Heathrow.

The entire process was flawless and as expected flying first class. The only thing that I have a complaint on...when first boarding, the plane was EXTREMELY cold; then when we were trying to sleep, it was way too hot - just better regulating (especially trying to sleep) would have made it perfect.

- OK plane. Basic accommodations. OK food. The digital window shade wasn't working.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

10/22Tue
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
16h 25mSFO-ZRH
11/12Tue
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
29h 55mZRH-SFO
$515
11/15Fri
2 stopsScandinavian Airlines
36h 30mSFO-ZRH
11/24Sun
2 stopsScandinavian Airlines
33h 00mZRH-SFO
$530
10/1Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
18h 45mSFO-ZRH
10/10Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
29h 20mZRH-SFO
$641
9/22Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
19h 10mSFO-ZRH
10/3Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
25h 30mZRH-SFO
$652
10/22Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
13h 40mSFO-ZRH
11/5Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
12h 10mZRH-SFO
$769
11/9Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
22h 56mSFO-ZRH
11/19Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
12h 10mZRH-SFO
$776
10/24Thu
nonstopSWISS
11h 10mSFO-ZRH
11/7Thu
nonstopSWISS
12h 10mZRH-SFO
$818
10/1Tue
1 stopSWISS
14h 00mSFO-ZRH
10/10Thu
nonstopSWISS
11h 50mZRH-SFO
$861
6/25Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
14h 00mSFO-BSL
7/9Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
15h 35mBSL-SFO
$2,584
6/26Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
14h 40mSFO-BSL
7/11Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
14h 05mBSL-SFO
$2,634

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7/23Tue
3 stops
40h 46mSFO-BSL
$365
9/21Sat
3 stops
40h 57mSFO-ZRH
$367
10/21Mon
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
31h 00mSFO-ZRH
$544
10/21Mon
2 stopsScandinavian Airlines
34h 40mSFO-ZRH
$549
11/11Mon
nonstopSWISS
11h 05mSFO-ZRH
$743
11/10Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 08mSFO-ZRH
$753
10/12Sat
nonstopSWISS
11h 10mSFO-ZRH
$843
7/3Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 28mSFO-GVA
$933
6/1Sat
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25h 41mSFO-GVA
$2,292
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14h 00mSFO-BSL
$5,616

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6/2Sun
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
21h 10mSFO-ZRH
6/12Wed
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 15mZRH-SFO
$897
6/2Sun
multi-stop
17h 35mSFO-ZRH
6/12Wed
multi-stop
14h 35mZRH-SFO
$951
6/2Sun
multi-stop
19h 45mSFO-ZRH
6/12Wed
multi-stop
14h 35mZRH-SFO
$975
6/2Sun
nonstopSWISS
11h 10mSFO-ZRH
6/12Wed
multi-stopSWISS
31h 20mZRH-SFO
$1,364
6/2Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 05mSFO-BSL
6/17Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 50mBSL-SFO
$1,395
6/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 35mSFO-ZRH
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 20mZRH-SFO
$1,395
6/2Sun
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
18h 15mSFO-ZRH
6/12Wed
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
34h 50mZRH-SFO
$1,402
5/29Wed
nonstopSWISS
11h 10mSFO-ZRH
6/12Wed
multi-stopSWISS
15h 20mZRH-SFO
$1,425
5/29Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
38h 00mSFO-ZRH
6/3Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
25h 30mZRH-SFO
$5,999
5/29Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
18h 45mSFO-ZRH
6/7Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
33h 35mZRH-SFO
$6,029

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San Francisco - Switzerland Flights

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

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Switzerland - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

$5,626
$2,444
$1,514
$697