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  • Apr

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  • May

    27 4
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  • 18 25

  • Jun

    25 1
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Zurich based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 5,677.

  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH)?

    It takes about 11 hours 15 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Zurich?

    • The distance from Zurich International Airport to downtown is about 9 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • What time does the latest flight from San Francisco to Zurich depart?

    The latest flight departs from San Francisco (SFO) at 19:40 and arrives in Zurich (ZRH) at 15:50.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH): United Airlines and Swiss Airlines.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH)?

    Swiss Airlines operates 1 non-stop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH).

  • How many airports are there in Zurich (ZRH)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Zurich (ZRH): Zurich International Airport.

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Flight Info | San Francisco to Zurich

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 1,067
Cheapest return ticket price AED 2,576
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 9,377.82 km
Average flight time 11 hours 15 minutes
Popular airline American Airlines

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