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San Francisco to Zurich Flights

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Lowest fareUS$619Turkish Airlines
Fastest10h 55mgate to gate
Options found188flights on this route
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Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-290
12:50
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
38H :45 M
1 Stop
IST · 22h 50m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
12:35
2026-10-10
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Lot-Polish
Lot-Polish
LO-36
16:10
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
17H :55 M
1 Stop
WAW · 4h 35m Warsaw (WAW), Poland
19:05
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Lot-Polish
Lot-Polish
LO-36
16:10
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
32H :30 M
1 Stop
WAW · 19h 10m Warsaw (WAW), Poland
09:40
2026-10-10
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-290
12:50
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
20H :05 M
1 Stop
IST · 4h 05m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
17:55
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-290
12:50
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
24H :30 M
1 Stop
IST · 8h 30m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
22:20
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-290
12:50
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
36H :00 M
1 Stop
IST · 20h 05m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
09:50
2026-10-10
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-80
18:45
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
32H :50 M
1 Stop
IST · 16h 55m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
12:35
2026-10-10
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Air Portugal
Air Portugal
TP-238
16:30
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
34H :55 M
1 Stop
LIS · 20h 50m Lisbon (LIS), Portugal
12:25
2026-10-10
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-80
18:45
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
18H :35 M
1 Stop
IST · 2h 35m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
22:20
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-80
18:45
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
30H :05 M
1 Stop
IST · 14h 10m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
09:50
2026-10-10
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
TK-80
18:45
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
34H :30 M
1 Stop
IST · 18h 40m Istanbul (IST), Turkey
14:15
2026-10-10
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Lot-Polish
Lot-Polish
LO-36
16:10
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
34H :15 M
2 Stops
WAW · 3h 05m Warsaw (WAW), Poland
KRK · 17h 15m Krakow (KRK), Poland
11:25
2026-10-10
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Air Portugal
Air Portugal
TP-238
16:30
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
21H :00 M
1 Stop
LIS · 6h 55m Lisbon (LIS), Portugal
22:30
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Air Portugal
Air Portugal
TP-238
16:30
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
15H :45 M
1 Stop
LIS · 1h 40m Lisbon (LIS), Portugal
17:15
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Lot-Polish
Lot-Polish
LO-36
16:10
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
20H :30 M
1 Stop
WAW · 7h 15m Warsaw (WAW), Poland
21:40
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Iberia Airlines
Iberia Airlines
IB-6002
17:35
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
17H :35 M
1 Stop
DUB · 5h 15m Dublin (DUB), Ireland
20:10
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Lot-Polish
Lot-Polish
LO-5772
06:00
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
28H :05 M
2 Stops
JFK · 7h 51m New York (JFK), United States
WAW · 4h 00m Warsaw (WAW), Poland
19:05
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Lot-Polish
Lot-Polish
LO-36
16:10
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
15H :40 M
1 Stop
WAW · 2h 25m Warsaw (WAW), Poland
16:50
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Lot-Polish
Lot-Polish
LO-5774
08:07
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
25H :58 M
2 Stops
JFK · 5h 35m New York (JFK), United States
WAW · 4h 00m Warsaw (WAW), Poland
19:05
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Lot-Polish
Lot-Polish
LO-5772
06:00
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
30H :40 M
2 Stops
JFK · 7h 51m New York (JFK), United States
WAW · 6h 40m Warsaw (WAW), Poland
21:40
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Lot-Polish
Lot-Polish
LO-5774
08:07
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
28H :33 M
2 Stops
JFK · 5h 35m New York (JFK), United States
WAW · 6h 40m Warsaw (WAW), Poland
21:40
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Lot-Polish
Lot-Polish
LO-5772
06:00
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
25H :50 M
2 Stops
JFK · 7h 51m New York (JFK), United States
WAW · 1h 50m Warsaw (WAW), Poland
16:50
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport

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Lot-Polish
Lot-Polish
LO-5774
08:07
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
23H :43 M
2 Stops
JFK · 5h 35m New York (JFK), United States
WAW · 1h 50m Warsaw (WAW), Poland
16:50
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-570
06:00
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
17H :05 M
1 Stop
ATL · 3h 35m Atlanta (ATL), United States
08:05
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-405
07:00
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
18H :35 M
1 Stop
JFK · 5h 15m New York (JFK), United States
10:35
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-640
08:00
2026-10-08
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United StatesSan Francisco International
15H :05 M
1 Stop
ATL · 1h 39m Atlanta (ATL), United States
08:05
2026-10-09
Zurich (ZRH)Zurich Airport

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Today's Airfare Highlights

Selected flight highlights for 08 Oct 2026.

Lowest fare $619 Turkish Airlines 12:50
Earliest departure $1,862 United Airlines 00:35
Shortest duration $1,862 United Airlines 14:25
Night 00:00-05:59 $1,862 United Airlines at 00:35
Morning 06:00-11:59 $1,119 Lot-Polish at 06:00
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 $619 Turkish Airlines at 12:50
Evening 18:00-23:59 $690 Turkish Airlines at 18:45

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

San Francisco (SFO)

San Francisco International

United States

GMT -8

Latitude: 37.61899948120117

Longitude: -122.375

Zurich (ZRH)

Zurich Airport

Switzerland

GMT 1

Latitude: 47.464699

Longitude: 8.54917

Distance: San Francisco (SFO), United States to Zurich (ZRH), Switzerland - 9,375.71 km
Flights shown for 08 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Route forecast

Weather in San Francisco and Zurich

Live forecast for both cities, 27 Sep to 30 Sep.

Departure city

San Francisco

Wed, 30 Sep
21°CClear skyLow 13°
97% humidity 9 km/h wind
  • Sun17° / 13°
  • Mon20° / 12°
  • Tue19° / 14°
Arrival city

Zurich

Wed, 30 Sep
26°CClear skyLow 13°
88% humidity 2 km/h wind
  • Sun27° / 10°
  • Mon27° / 11°
  • Tue28° / 13°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Zurich

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How to travel San Francisco to Zurich

Every option we can actually book for you, compared on price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailability
Non-stop flight Fastest₹178,82210h 55m4 flights today
Connecting flight₹59,427Longer — includes a stop184 options

Air distance is about 9,376 km. 21 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from San Francisco to Zurich

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

United Airlines Flights

from $1,85965 flights
Fares from
$1,859
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
65 — compare timings in the list above

Lufthansa Flights

from $1,89121 flights
Fares from
$1,891
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
21 — compare timings in the list above

Delta Air Lines Flights

from $1,68318 flights
Fares from
$1,683
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
18 — compare timings in the list above

Air Canada Flights

from $1,74318 flights
Fares from
$1,743
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
18 — compare timings in the list above

Swiss Flights

from $1,88413 flights
Fares from
$1,884
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
13 — compare timings in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration10h 55m · United Airlines
First departure of the day00:35 · United Airlines
Last departure of the day23:49 · Delta Air Lines
Options in this snapshot188
Direct / non-stop options4
Airport codesSan Francisco–SFO, Zurich–ZRH

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

Around 188 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 4 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 00:35 and the last around 23:49. The fastest flight takes about 10h 55m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from $619, Evening from $690, Morning from $1,119, Night from $1,862. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Zurich

Being the largest city in Switzerland, Zurich is among the most popular cities of the country. With a population of more than 2 million, the city meets all the requisites of a stupendous tourist destination. The city is also the financial centre of Switzerland and the head quarter of FIFA. With its cosmopolitan culture, the city counts among the niche places across the globe. There are over 500 bars and more than 1500 restaurants in the city, which bestows it the much deserved cosmopolitan status. The lavishly designed opera theatres, planned classic concerts, append an urban touch to its surroundings. The city has more than 50 artistically built museums, 59 movie show rooms, and 100 galleries, which enhances its likeability among visitors. The official language of Zurich is standard German, used in all official publications and announcements. You can reach the admirable city by landing down at the Zurich Airport, or can also take help from the other transport mediums, such as train, car, bus or even boat. Spend your time seeing the scenic sights of Grossmünster, Landesmuseum, Schanzengraben, Zurich West, Bahnhofstrasse and many more popular places. One can also indulge in activities like skiing and can also take a trip on the Zurich See. The numerous clubs and restaurants, like Rohstofflager, Hive Club, and K5-Club add spark to your night-life. The city also has respectful laws for the gay and lesbian travellers, which allows them to enjoy freely and confidently. You can roam around the city and can explore different places through the local travelling mediums like trams, S-Bahn, boat, and even the specialised night buses. You can go for shopping and can spend money on buying the world renowned Swiss watches, Swiss Army Knives, and Swiss hand-crafts. Overall the city bequeaths a promising and an unforgettable experience to all its visitors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking San Francisco to Zurich flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for San Francisco to Zurich, Thursday shows the lowest fare at $619. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.

How far is San Francisco from Zurich by air?

The direct air distance between San Francisco (SFO) and Zurich (ZRH) is about 9,376 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Are there non-stop flights from SFO to ZRH?

Yes. 4 non-stop flights are showing on San Francisco to Zurich for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly San Francisco to Zurich?

United Airlines, Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada and 1 other are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Zurich?

The quickest non-stop San Francisco to Zurich flight currently loaded takes about 10h 55m. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 10h 55m to 11h 15m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on San Francisco to Zurich flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 23KG (23 KG X 1 pcs), 1 Pieces and 2 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Zurich flight fare?

The lowest fare showing on San Francisco to Zurich for the dates currently loaded is $619. Fares on the same dates run up to $12,405, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.

What time do San Francisco to Zurich flights depart?

For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 00:35 and the last is around 23:49, local time at San Francisco. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Where these fares come from

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Approx route distance: 9,375.71 km.

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Lowest San Francisco to Zurich airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest Fare Fare Date Airline Departure
Lowest Airfare Today $619 08/10/2026 Turkish Airlines 12:50
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days $606 21/10/2026 Turkish Airlines 12:50
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days $588 20/12/2026 Turkish Airlines 12:50

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San Francisco to Zurich Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between San Francisco and Zurich is approximately 9,376 KM. The flight duration ranges from 10H :55 M up to 48H :10 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.

San Francisco to Zurich Flight Schedule and Timing

Around 188 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from San Francisco at 00:35, while the last night flight leaves at 23:49. Flights depart from San Francisco International and land at Zurich Airport.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight Details Information
Route San Francisco to Zurich
Aerial Distance 9,376 KM
Flight Duration 10H :55 M - 48H :10 M
Airport Codes San Francisco - SFO, Zurich - ZRH
Total Flights Available 188 flights (4 direct)
First Flight Departure Departs at 00:35
Last Flight Departure Departs at 23:49
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) 27 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) 35 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) 61 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) 35 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) 30 direct/indirect flights

Airport Information & Terminals

SFO: San Francisco International Airport. SFO connects by BART to the city, while cabs or app rides are easier for Silicon Valley, family luggage or late arrivals. Fog and bridge traffic can affect plans.

ZRH: Zurich Airport. Zurich airport is rail-friendly and efficient. Trains reach the main station quickly, while taxis are useful for lake-side hotels, ski luggage or early-morning departures.