San Francisco Airport (SFO) Flights to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Q: How long does the flight from San Francisco to Zurich to take?

The flight from San Francisco to Zurich takes11 Hours 50 Minutes.

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If it is your first time travelling to Zürich-Kloten then check out the airliners United Airlines and Swiss. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from San Francisco International, so you will find flying to Zürich-Kloten is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 11 Hours 50 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

When arriving at Zürich-Kloten don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you are planning a trip to Zürich-Kloten Airport from San Francisco International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at San Francisco International Airport.

If you chose to rent a car at Zürich-Kloten Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Zürich-Kloten Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to San Francisco International Airport. The following options are available:

Ensure your arrival at Zürich-Kloten Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

Find hotels close to Zürich-Kloten Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from San Francisco International (SFO) to Zürich-Kloten (ZRH) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	15:30	19:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Swiss	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	19:25	19:25	VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from San Francisco International to Zürich-Kloten are very limited. Only United Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 15:30

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from United Airlines at united.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

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