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How to get from Geneva to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Amsterdam: about 15h 40m including the connection. Other options: via Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich and London. Two tickets from $528.

Flights from Geneva to San Francisco

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Best fares from Geneva to San Francisco

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $644 8 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $644

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Amsterdam
15h 40m
two tickets, via Paris
$528
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,818 mi (9,363 km)
fastest
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
15h 40m
with the connection
Geneva to Amsterdam flight 1h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to San Francisco flight 11h
two ticketsfrom $846
Via Paris
France
15h 45m
with the connection
Geneva to Paris flight 1h 15m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to San Francisco: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly.
Paris to San Francisco flight 11h 30m
two ticketsfrom $528
Via Frankfurt
Germany
15h 45m
with the connection
Geneva to Frankfurt flight 1h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to San Francisco flight 11h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,377
Via Zurich
15h 55m
with the connection
Geneva to Zurich flight 55m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to San Francisco flight 12h
Via London
United Kingdom
15h 55m
with the connection
Geneva to London flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to San Francisco: London Heathrow.
London to San Francisco flight 11h 10m
two ticketsfrom $600

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Geneva to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Amsterdam.
What is the fastest way to fly from Geneva to San Francisco?
Via Amsterdam: 1h 40m to the connection, 11h after it, about 15h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Geneva to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Paris from $528. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Geneva and San Francisco?
Amsterdam (15h 40m total), Paris (15h 45m total), Frankfurt (15h 45m total), Zurich (15h 55m total) and London (15h 55m total).
How far is San Francisco from Geneva?
5,818 mi (9,363 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.