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Flights from Zurich to San Francisco

Nonstop flights from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 12h 13m (9,376 km). SWISS flies it. Lowest fare seen: $993 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Zurich to San Francisco

Carriers on ZRH–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ SWISSnonstop fare seen

Zurich to San Francisco fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $993 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $485. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$166929 Nov 2026 · SWISS$586 · 2 stops29 Nov 2026
Jan 2027$10537 Jan 2027 · SWISS$485 · 1 stop8 Jan 2027
Mar 2027$99315 Mar 2027 · SWISS$493 · 1 stop15 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $485 for January 2027, $493 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Zurich to San Francisco, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Zurich to San Francisco flights

How long is the flight from Zurich to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 12h 13m, covering 9,376 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Zurich from San Francisco by air?
The great-circle distance between Zürich Airport and San Francisco International Airport is 9,376 km (5,826 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Zurich to San Francisco?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ZRH–SFO route include SWISS. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Zurich to San Francisco cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ZRH–SFO was $993 USD with SWISS (nonstop), departing 15 Mar 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $485 one-way, against $586 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Zurich to San Francisco?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $485 with one stop against $993 nonstop, a saving of $508. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Zurich to San Francisco?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Francisco visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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