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How to get from San Diego to Zurich

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Los Angeles: about 15h 11m including the connection. Other options: via London, San Francisco, Boston and Toronto. Two tickets from $803.

Flights from San Diego to Zurich

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Best fares from San Diego to Zurich

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

Cheapest one-way $564 13 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $622 Sat, 12 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $564

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles
15h 11m
two tickets, via Boston
$803
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,961 mi (9,593 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
15h 11m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Zurich flight 11h 5m
two ticketsfrom $1,123
Via London
United Kingdom
15h 25m
with the connection
San Diego to London flight 10h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Zurich: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Zurich flight 1h 45m
two ticketsfrom $1,214
Via San Francisco
15h 51m
with the connection
San Diego to San Francisco flight 1h 41m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Zurich: San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Zurich flight 11h 10m
Via Boston
15h 53m
with the connection
San Diego to Boston flight 5h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to Zurich flight 7h 18m
two ticketsfrom $803
Via Toronto
Canada
15h 56m
with the connection
San Diego to Toronto flight 4h 56m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Zurich flight 8h
two ticketsfrom $1,240

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 Zurich

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, August and September, +20° to +25° by day. In November it is +8° by day and +3° at night, with 15 rainy days.

Jan
+5° −2° 13 days
Feb
+8° 0° 11 days
Mar
+11° +1° 12 days
Apr
+14° +4° 13 days
May
+18° +9° 19 days
Jun
+25° +14° 15 days
Jul
+25° +15° 17 days
Aug
+25° +15° 12 days
Sep
+20° +12° 13 days
Oct
+16° +8° 11 days
Nov
+8° +3° 15 days
Dec
+5° 0° 14 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, 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 San Diego to Zurich?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Zurich?
Via Los Angeles: 1h 6m to the connection, 11h 5m after it, about 15h 11m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Zurich with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Boston from $803. 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 San Diego and Zurich?
Los Angeles (15h 11m total), London (15h 25m total), San Francisco (15h 51m total), Boston (15h 53m total) and Toronto (15h 56m total).
How far is Zurich from San Diego?
5,961 mi (9,593 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.