Question 1

How long does a flight from Zurich to San Francisco take?

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Direct flights take on average 12h 15m to travel the 5,822 miles between Zurich and San Francisco. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Zurich and San Francisco per day?

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There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Zurich and lands in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 12h 15m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Zurich and San Francisco per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Zurich and lands in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 12h 15m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to San Francisco was £336 for a one-way ticket and £530 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Zurich-ZRH/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Zurich and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Zurich from Zurich and will be arriving at San Francisco. <a href='/flight-routes/Zurich-ZRH/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Zurich to San Francisco?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zurich at 13:15 and will be landing in San Francisco at 16:30.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Zurich to San Francisco?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zurich to San Francisco jets off at 13:15 and lands at 16:30.

Question 8

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

SWISS, United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to San Francisco flight route.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to San Francisco flight route.

Question 10

On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Zurich to San Francisco on a daily basis.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £478 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £704 and £684 respectively.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £478 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £704 and £684 respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 Zurich to San Francisco. <a href='/flight-routes/Zurich-ZRH/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Zurich-ZRH/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Zurich-ZRH/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 San Francisco from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Zurich-ZRH/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

How often are flights from Zurich to San Francisco delayed?

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Weekly flights between Zurich and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 131 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zurich and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zurich and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Zurich to San Francisco were found on Scandinavian Airlines (£544) and British Airways (£546).

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Zurich to San Francisco were found on Scandinavian Airlines (£544) and British Airways (£546).

Question 25

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 26

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 27

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £723, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 28

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £723, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 29

How much is a return flight from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to San Francisco from Zurich usually cost between £579 and £805 in May.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was £530 on Scandinavian Airlines (5 May-20 May).

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How much is a return flight from Zurich to San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £478 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £704 and £684 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Zurich to San Francisco?

No, with an average price for the route of £723, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to San Francisco?

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zurich to San Francisco?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Zurich to San Francisco were found on Scandinavian Airlines (£544) and British Airways (£546).

How often are flights from Zurich to San Francisco delayed?

Weekly flights between Zurich and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 131 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to San Francisco flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to San Francisco flights?

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zurich and San Francisco?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Zurich and San Francisco per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Zurich and lands in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 12h 15m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

How long does a flight from Zurich to San Francisco take?

Direct flights take on average 12h 15m to travel the 5,822 miles between Zurich and San Francisco.

What’s the earliest departure time from Zurich to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zurich at 13:15 and will be landing in San Francisco at 16:30.

What’s the latest departure time from Zurich to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zurich to San Francisco jets off at 13:15 and lands at 16:30.

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What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to San Francisco?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to San Francisco was £336 for a one-way ticket and £530 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Zurich to San Francisco?

Zurich and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Zurich from Zurich and will be arriving at San Francisco.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to San Francisco?

SWISS, United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to San Francisco flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to San Francisco?

The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to San Francisco flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to San Francisco?

There are direct flights from Zurich to San Francisco on a daily basis.

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

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 Zurich to San Francisco.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Zurich 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 Zurich to San Francisco?

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

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

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 San Francisco from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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