Question 1

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

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Direct flights take on average 12h 00m 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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Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Zurich and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 12h 00m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (2). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

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Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Zurich and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 12h 00m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (2). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to San Francisco?

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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to San Francisco was £496 for a one-way ticket and £502 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Zurich-ZRH/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

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For Zurich to San Francisco, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Zurich, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Tuesday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

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For Zurich to San Francisco, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Zurich, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Tuesday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

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

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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 8

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 13:10 and will be landing in San Francisco at 16:10.

Question 9

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 13:35 and lands at 16:35.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Zurich and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Zurich to San Francisco. They are SWISS and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is SWISS, with the best return deal found costing £447. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at SWISS.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Zurich and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Zurich to San Francisco. They are SWISS and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is SWISS, with the best return deal found costing £447. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at SWISS.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and San Francisco.

Question 15

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 16

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 £467 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £703 and £617 respectively.

Question 17

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 £467 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £703 and £617 respectively.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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

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There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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 (£371) and United Airlines (£433).

Question 25

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 (£371) and United Airlines (£433).

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 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 27

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 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

For Zurich to San Francisco, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Zurich, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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 £467 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £703 and £617 respectively.

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 33% 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 (£371) and United Airlines (£433).

Which airlines fly direct between Zurich and San Francisco?

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Zurich to San Francisco. They are SWISS and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is SWISS, with the best return deal found costing £447. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at SWISS.

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

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and 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?

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

Direct flights take on average 12h 00m 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 13:10 and will be landing in San Francisco at 16:10.

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 13:35 and lands at 16:35.

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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 £496 for a one-way ticket and £502 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, Air Canada, and KLM 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.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to San Francisco?

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and San Francisco.

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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