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$590 Find cheap flights from Zurich to San Diego

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to San Diego departing on 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to San Diego (ZRH-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to San Diego 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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1:25 pm - 10:15 amZRH-SAN
29h 50m1 stop
7:00 am - 10:25 amSAN-ZRH
18h 25m2 stops
$590Air Canada
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Mon, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 6
1:25 pm - 10:15 amZRH-SAN
29h 50m1 stop
11:20 am - 10:20 amSAN-ZRH
14h 00m1 stop
$595Air Canada
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Mon, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 6
11:45 am - 9:07 pmZRH-SAN
18h 22m1 stop
8:05 pm - 6:55 pmSAN-ZRH
13h 50m1 stop
$606British Airways
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Fri, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 6
9:50 am - 9:42 amZRH-SAN
32h 52m1 stop
10:42 am - 7:45 amSAN-ZRH
36h 03m1 stop
$631United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 24
1:35 pm - 11:59 pmZRH-SAN
19h 24m1 stop
10:29 pm - 7:45 amSAN-ZRH
24h 16m1 stop
$644United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 1
11:45 am - 9:07 pmZRH-SAN
18h 22m1 stop
8:05 pm - 6:55 pmSAN-ZRH
13h 50m1 stop
$652British Airways
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Fri, Jun 21 - Sat, Jul 6
11:45 am - 10:29 amZRH-SAN
31h 44m2 stops
9:54 am - 10:30 pmSAN-ZRH
27h 36m2 stops
$704American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 8
11:45 am - 10:37 amZRH-SAN
31h 52m2 stops
11:29 am - 10:30 pmSAN-ZRH
50h 01m3 stops
$715American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 18
12:55 pm - 10:00 pmZRH-SAN
42h 05m2 stops
6:20 am - 11:20 amSAN-ZRH
20h 00m2 stops
$753SWISS
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Sun, Jun 30 - Sun, Jul 7
7:25 am - 6:06 pmZRH-SAN
19h 41m2 stops
4:10 pm - 9:25 pmSAN-ZRH
20h 15m2 stops
$799SWISS
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Wed, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 9

Flights from Zurich to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to San Diego 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 Zurich to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Zurich to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Zurich to San Diego, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Diego, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Zurich to San Diego, 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 Zurich to San Diego is February, where tickets cost $518 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of tickets is $916 and $835 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Zurich to San Diego, 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 Zurich to San Diego, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 72 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Zurich to San Diego were found on Air Canada ($590) and British Airways ($606). Brussels Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $723.

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Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$590
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Zurich to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to San Diego 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 Zurich to San Diego

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to San Diego was $615 for a one-way ticket and $590 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Zurich to San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to San Diego are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $871 and an overall rating of 7.7, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $659 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Diego.

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

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

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline. Booking your flights between Zurich and SAN 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 Zurich to San Diego?

    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 Diego 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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Top 4 airlines serving from Zurich to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to San Diego. 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
7.3Food
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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The layover should have been one where I could have actually reached my connecting flight in time if all flights were in time.

8.0 ExcellentMarya, Jun 2024ZRH - IAD
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The layover should have been one where I could have actually reached my connecting flight in time if all flights were in time.

The pilot was wonderful and enthusiastic and introduced himself over the intercom. We all felt in good hands. Crew were all super friendly and especially the young , gentleman crew member. Everything Swiss airlines represents. Hospitality, friendly and professional. Thank you. Truly a memorable short flight.

Didn’t get my luggage from layover in Zurich until 3 days later even though my luggage was marked priority and short layover, but my husband got his when we landed

seats are too tight and uncomfortable everything else went well.

we were late to get to this connecting flight and SWISS decided to wait for us . Very nice of them

SO disappointing. I spent so much money on this ticket, for them to cancel and not be able to rebook me in time. They were very unhelpful, and condescending throughout the whole Swiss airport. Will not be flying again.

The plane was so hot upon boarding. Their boarding process was so unnecessarily long. Service was subpar.

Everything from the price to online checkin and the flight being on time to the crew and food was very good. The comfort level is fine--the seats are very close to each other in Economy. But I guess you get what you pay for.

Swiss ground crew was again at its prime and although I’m United 1K (Star Alliance Gold) they created problems with my hand luggage - while other passengers were boarding with more handbags and larger hand luggages, were critical on my 2 young kids attending the lounge with me and boarding the plane with me on the priority lane.

Horrible experience. I was apparently picked at random for a security screening - that was the most demeaning experience I have had in my life with a guy poking and prodding and having me take off my shoes, move up my pants so he could swab my legs - telling me I couldn't bring more than some quantity of cookies - I had 3 boxes of cookies in my luggage. In the end he did let me keep them but that was really uncalled for. Harrassment in the name of security.

Connecting flights were poor,especially in Naples.our Lufthansa air bus was a joke.way too small for that long of a flight.no room at all.couldn’t even get out of the seats to move around or go to the bathrooms.we thought we were getting an actual air bus,double decker.i will never fly that long in a plane like that again.kind of misleading to call it an air bus.we actually had more room on our buses that we used.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

They have trouble to keep their flights in schedule. Seems not having enough staff to provide appropriate customer service. Lacking real agents on site to help customers. Have to use QR code/web site/call to be able to talk to real person can help you - and you may have to punch though series of options first, then hold until someone assist you. Similar for baggage claim, no real agent onsite helping if you missing luggage, not like other airline next to UA desk having staff there even after midnight to assist customers.

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.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Everything was great except for one thing. I was sitting in seat 1L with plenty of windows. Because we couldn’t sit next to each other, my husband was in 2L with only one window that he had to almost turnhis neck around to look out. Therefore, the window position with 1/2 of the “window” seats in business class is not optimal

I was not expecting much as i was not in a premium cabin. I was pleasantly surprised that the seat in economy plus was spacious and food was ample. Party of 5 with 2 parents and 3 kids.

Outstanding in all respects. Early boarding left early arrived early. We were in business class, so was perfectly fine.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

I really do not like the basic in basic economy.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

amazing! they were so kind and allowed us to sit on empty seats so we could stretch our legs and sleep good. Food is amazing as well plus dessert in the middle of the flight!

Every host and pilot were very professional. My next flight would be upgraded from economy to the next group.

I asked for a window seat and when I got on the plane 24A did not have a window so was very not happy, but good and entertainment was good and the staff was very good, so the only complaint was the seating.

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. 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

My seat was in a good row. In our section it was the first row. But it was difficult tooperate seat entertainment features > table, screen, even though I often fly.

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

There was nothing to like besides the crew. The comfort of the airplane was poor (seat did not work properly and it was not comfortable). The “entertainment” system did not work! On a flight that last nearly eight hours, (which is advertised as having excellent entertainment options), that is unacceptable! Passengers should have been given free WiFi for the flight. The food served on the flight was below school lunch grade food. (With one exception, the ice cream snack). The chicken entree was tough and nearly impossible to cut and eat. The “pizza” served later in the flight was worse. The chicken pizza had a dry crust and the “toppings” were equally not enjoyable. The amount of chicken and cheese were almost non existent. Overall not a flight we would want to repeat!!

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

2-1/2 hours on tarmac after arrival to DFW, lost connection to London, 3 hours wait for customer assistance, stayed on our own account in DFW, no replacement flight for 5 days, had to cancel the entire travel and return to Monterrey today.

My worst flying experience so far. This flight was delayed a total of 42 hours and diverted to New York before it was finally cancelled. It was delayed 4 and a half hours in London. As we were scanning our boarding passes at the gate they advised that the flight was being diverted to JFK since the delays caused us to missed the open hours for Charlotte international customs and immigration. We were assured multiple times by airport personnel, flight attendants, and the Pilot that we would land at JFK go through customs and immigration and then reboard the plane to fly to Charlotte in the same night. When we landed in New York the pilot advised us as we were retrieving our carry on luggage that we were delayed till 10am the next morning and to see guest services to get a room for the night. During this time I had to purchase a room for a family member in Charlotte which drove over 4 and a half hours to pick us up from Charlotte. This could have been avoided if American Airlines had been up front about the delay. Then after standing in line for over 2 and a half hours at guest services we were taken by taxi to a hotel 30 minutes out of the way. Luckily I looked for other flights that night and found one at 8 am to get on. The initial flight which we were scheduled to fly to charlotte in was delayed 12 more times and was finally cancelled 42 hours after it was supposed to land. I am unaware of what happened to the guest that were supposed to fly on the flight after we were placed on another flight but 42 hours in delays for a direct flight is absolutely ridiculous.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Zurich to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/16Tue
3 stops
37h 49mZRH-SAN
$615
8/9Fri
3 stops
32h 20mZRH-SAN
$641
8/9Fri
2 stops
36h 40mZRH-SAN
$692
7/16Tue
2 stops
59h 07mZRH-SAN
$714
9/16Mon
1 stopBrussels Airlines
17h 49mZRH-SAN
$723
8/11Sun
2 stops
31h 10mZRH-SAN
$724
7/16Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
18h 18mZRH-SAN
$945
8/9Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
18h 18mZRH-SAN
$951
7/9Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
17h 10mZRH-SAN
$989
7/8Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
16h 11mZRH-SAN
$1,664

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Last minute flights from Zurich to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Zurich to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/16Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 45mZRH-SAN
6/23Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
25h 43mSAN-ZRH
$730
6/16Sun
multi-stop
20h 04mZRH-SAN
6/23Sun
multi-stop
25h 43mSAN-ZRH
$756
6/16Sun
multi-stop
16h 45mZRH-SAN
6/23Sun
multi-stop
28h 30mSAN-ZRH
$757
6/14Fri
multi-stopRoyal Air Maroc
19h 57mZRH-SAN
6/22Sat
multi-stopRoyal Air Maroc
25h 03mSAN-ZRH
$818
6/14Fri
multi-stop
18h 22mZRH-SAN
6/22Sat
multi-stop
25h 40mSAN-ZRH
$823
6/14Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
18h 22mZRH-SAN
6/22Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
25h 05mSAN-ZRH
$828
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 22mZRH-SAN
6/21Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 45mSAN-ZRH
$874
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 57mZRH-SAN
6/21Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 45mSAN-ZRH
$878
6/16Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
50h 43mZRH-SAN
6/23Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
49h 40mSAN-ZRH
$3,427
6/16Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
50h 43mZRH-SAN
6/23Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
49h 40mSAN-ZRH
$3,452

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Zurich - San Diego Flights

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Zurich (ZRH)Switzerland

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

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San Diego - Zurich

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