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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Zurich (SAN-ZRH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Zurich that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:30 pm - 8:05 amSAN-ZRH
25h 35m1 stop
1:35 pm - 12:30 amZRH-SAN
19h 55m1 stop
$572Delta
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Sun, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 20
10:25 pm - 8:15 amSAN-ZRH
24h 50m1 stop
12:40 pm - 10:46 pmZRH-SAN
19h 06m1 stop
Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 8
8:15 pm - 10:45 pmSAN-ZRH
17h 30m1 stop
11:45 am - 9:01 pmZRH-SAN
18h 16m1 stop
$579American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 16
10:29 pm - 6:10 amSAN-ZRH
22h 41m1 stop
9:55 am - 9:10 pmZRH-SAN
20h 15m1 stop
$580United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 22
2:26 pm - 6:50 pmSAN-ZRH
19h 24m2 stops
11:45 am - 9:01 pmZRH-SAN
18h 16m1 stop
$583American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 16
8:05 pm - 8:05 pmSAN-ZRH
15h 00m1 stop
7:15 am - 6:10 pmZRH-SAN
19h 55m1 stop
$587British Airways
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Mon, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 28
5:15 pm - 6:05 pmSAN-ZRH
15h 50m1 stop
9:40 pm - 3:25 pmZRH-SAN
26h 45m1 stop
$588British Airways
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 23
6:15 am - 10:20 amSAN-ZRH
19h 05m2 stops
12:55 pm - 8:09 pmZRH-SAN
16h 14m1 stop
$589United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 20
5:15 pm - 9:55 pmSAN-ZRH
19h 40m1 stop
7:25 pm - 3:25 pmZRH-SAN
29h 00m1 stop
$634Lufthansa
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Wed, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 14
5:15 pm - 9:55 pmSAN-ZRH
19h 40m1 stop
7:00 am - 9:15 pmZRH-SAN
23h 15m2 stops
$784Lufthansa
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Fri, Aug 16 - Sat, Sep 14

Flights from San Diego to Zurich - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Zurich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Zurich clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Zurich on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Zurich is November, where tickets cost $586 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $1,523 and $1,239 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Zurich, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Delta offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $510. KAYAK users also found San Diego to Zurich round-trip flights on Delta from $572 and on American Airlines from $579.

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January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$316
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Zurich

  • Where are the layovers on flights from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Zurich Airport (ZER)?

    The layover stops on flights from San Diego to Zurich vary from airline to airline. Typically, SWISS stops at San Francisco Airport (SFO) or Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). TAP Portugal usually stops at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). Lufthansa usually stops at Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) and British Airways at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • Can unaccompanied minors fly from San Diego to Zurich?

    Lufthansa, United Airlines, SWISS, and other airlines operating between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Zurich Airport (ZER) offer an unaccompanied minor program, allowing children and teens to travel alone. This service, for a fee, is mandatory for ages 5 to 11 and optional for ages 12 to 17. It includes dedicated staff ensuring the well-being of unaccompanied minors before, during, and after the flight, connecting them with designated guardians upon arrival.

  • What’s the checked bag policy on flights to Zurich Airport (ZER) from San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    The checked bag policies for flights from San Diego to Zurich vary by airline and ticket class. Lufthansa, United Airlines, and SWISS offer one free checked bag for economy tickets, with dimensions up to 62 linear inches and weight up to 50 lbs. Additional checked bags can be purchased as well. Generally, it’s cheaper to do so online during booking.

  • How much carry-on luggage can I bring on a San Diego to Zurich flight?

    For flights from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Zurich Airport (ZER), passengers usually have a small personal item and a larger carry-on bag. The small item—typically a purse, briefcase, or camera bag—should fit under the seat, while the larger bag must fit in the overhead bin and can measure up to 53 linear inches and weigh up to 22 lbs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Zurich?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Zurich was $316 for a one-way ticket and $572 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Zurich?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Diego and on arrival in Zurich.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Zurich?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Zurich?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Zurich, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Zurich from San Diego?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Zurich.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Zurich, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Zurich are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $924 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,079 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 San Diego to Zurich.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zurich with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and ZRH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Zurich

  • Several airlines on the San Diego to Zurich route offer family-friendly services, such as Lufthansa providing special children's menus, seat reservations, and in-flight entertainment. TAP Portugal and SWISS also offer similar amenities and discounts for infants, along with free storage for baby strollers.
  • If you want to relax before your flight to Zurich, San Diego Airport (SAN) has multiple lounges. The Airspace Lounge is in Terminal 2 near Gates 22 and 23, and United Club is located in Terminal 1 near the departure gates. Both allow payment at the door.
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) has convenient transportation links to Downtown Zurich. Trains S2, S16, and S24 provide a quick 10 to 15-minute journey, while tram line 10 takes approximately 35 minutes. Local buses and private taxis are also accessible options for reaching downtown.
  • The environmental impact of San Diego to Zurich flights varies across airlines. Lufthansa and United Airlines are upgrading their fleets and incorporating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. SWISS Airlines is actively reducing fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and contributing to Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Enhance your long-haul journey from San Diego to Zurich by upgrading to premium economy or business class for additional legroom and amenities. Upgrades can be made after booking and typically include an increase in checked baggage allowance from 50 lbs up to 70 lbs.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Zurich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Zurich. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.7
SWISSOverall score based on 1910 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Food
7.5Comfort
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
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Wonderful experience! The crew was outstanding and amazing from check in to gate to flight crew! Amazing. Thank you!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2024ORD - ZRH
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Wonderful experience! The crew was outstanding and amazing from check in to gate to flight crew! Amazing. Thank you!

I don't think I will fly Swiss again. I had issues with carry on luggage, connections were really tight, food was average, I paid extra for an aisle seat, then it was changed at check-in, the app/website don't allow you to add extra baggage if needed, and it was the first long-haul flight that didn't provide alcohol (glass of wine with dinner).

Our connecting flight to the US only had around a 25 minute layover! And our flight from Seville to Zürich was delayed! Had our flight from Zürich to Washington DC not been delayed we would have missed our flight to the US. We didn’t even know it was delayed until sprinting from the A terminal to the E terminal. Our flight from Seville landed in Seville 10 minutes after our the door was supposed to close for our flight from Zürich to the US. Not cool! Several other Swiss air passengers were in the same position as us, which I could tell bc we were all running for our lives in your airport. We booked a flight from Seville to Washington DC and the time between connecting flights was not enough and that’s not an acceptable position to put a traveler in. Especially one who spent over $1000 on their tickets.

Leave on time so i dont miss my transit flight. Also make it so coffee/tea is free amd not a paid service. The staff treat us like dogs having us wait everywhere. The buses had no ac and we had to wait inside packed like sardines. Horrible experience. Never flying again hopefully and not using kayak.

I arrived 59 minutes before the flight in Tampa due to Massive traffic jam and the flight was closed and I was told that I’d simply have to “book a new ticket on line myself and the gate agents couldn’t help me”. Even though the flight was delayed over 30 minutes, (leaving one hour and 29 minutes before departure, they refused to assist in any way explaining that it’s automatic and there can be no exceptions. Horrible experience due to poor management at gate. I fly this option 2-3 times a year and have a good experience with the cabin crew etc. But, Tampa agents are not trained or allowed customer service. I once was a gate agent for USAir, I know times have changed, but forcing me to purchase a new ticket and complete indifference and inconvenience. No thanks

Crew was super courteous and helpful. Food quality was not so good. Most of the movies were old.

Good BUT four days later I still don’t have my luggage. It never arrived. !!!!

Crew members were good. Seats were packed and too tight .

Carry on luggage size for economy passengers significantly smaller than other airlines, so nearly all ecomy passengers had their bags taken and checked.

Had a short layover in Zurich, luggage marked expedite and short layover but still didn’t get luggage when arrived in Split until 3 days later even though husband got his.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Poor, we had 1 hour to grab our checked luggage, go through customs, recheck bags and run across terminals to make our United flight. Poorly planned connections.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

Economy class has no legroom so if you have the money worth to upgrade! Food was absolutely horrible! The crew was super nice!!!!!

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Flights were actually with Aer Lingus outward and American Airlines & Aer Lingus on the return journey. Outward flight with Aer Lingus was good but the return flight with them was not so good as our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C) and looked like they needed replacing! The American Airlines flight from Miami to JFK New York was good and the seats were very comfortable and spacious (32D & 32E)

Awful. Delay, lost vacation time and travel time now more than 24h

Awful. Flight delayed and we missed our long flight to Rome. It has been a nightmare and we have still not arrived. It was NOT a weather delay, just poor planning by AA

Boarding was as fast and efficient as possible. The flight crew were amazing and extremely friendly. We enjoyed our flight.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Zurich found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/19Thu
2 stops
23h 05mSAN-ZRH
$316
7/9Tue
3 stops
38h 26mSAN-ZRH
$341
7/10Wed
3 stops
51h 39mSAN-ZRH
$352
7/9Tue
1 stopSWISS
14h 40mSAN-ZRH
$520
7/10Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 15mSAN-ZRH
$525
7/10Wed
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
31h 30mSAN-ZRH
$528
9/19Thu
1 stopSWISS
15h 08mSAN-ZRH
$566
7/11Thu
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
31h 30mSAN-ZRH
$628
6/30Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
24h 16mSAN-ZRH
$700
9/25Wed
1 stopLufthansa
14h 05mSAN-ZRH
$3,256

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Zurich that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
18h 40mSAN-ZRH
7/4Thu
multi-stopDelta
20h 12mZRH-SAN
$852
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
19h 15mSAN-ZRH
7/4Thu
multi-stopDelta
20h 12mZRH-SAN
$856
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
19h 15mSAN-ZRH
7/4Thu
multi-stopDelta
22h 37mZRH-SAN
$883

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