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How to get from San Francisco to Geneva

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Zurich: about 15h including the connection. Other options: via Paris, Amsterdam, London and Dublin. Two tickets from $542.

Flights from San Francisco to Geneva

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Best fares from San Francisco to Geneva

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

Cheapest one-way $403 14 January 2027, with a connection Cheapest month January 2027 tickets from $403

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Zurich
15h
two tickets, via London
$542
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,818 mi (9,363 km)
fastest
Via Zurich
Switzerland
15h
with the connection
San Francisco to Zurich flight 11h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Geneva flight 50m
Via Paris
France
15h
with the connection
San Francisco to Paris flight 10h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to Geneva: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly.
Paris to Geneva flight 1h 10m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
15h
with the connection
San Francisco to Amsterdam flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Geneva flight 1h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,412
Via London
United Kingdom
15h 15m
with the connection
San Francisco to London flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Geneva: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Geneva flight 1h 45m
two ticketsfrom $542
Via Dublin
Ireland
15h 20m
with the connection
San Francisco to Dublin flight 10h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Geneva flight 2h 10m
two ticketsfrom $970

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 Geneva

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +19° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +4° at night, with 15 rainy days.

Jan
+6° 0° 13 days
Feb
+9° +1° 8 days
Mar
+12° +3° 11 days
Apr
+15° +5° 11 days
May
+19° +10° 13 days
Jun
+25° +15° 13 days
Jul
+27° +16° 11 days
Aug
+27° +17° 9 days
Sep
+21° +13° 12 days
Oct
+17° +9° 11 days
Nov
+10° +4° 15 days
Dec
+7° +1° 12 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 Francisco to Geneva?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Zurich.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Geneva?
Via Zurich: 11h 10m to the connection, 50m after it, about 15h in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Geneva with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $542. 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 Francisco and Geneva?
Zurich (15h total), Paris (15h total), Amsterdam (15h total), London (15h 15m total) and Dublin (15h 20m total).
How far is Geneva from San Francisco?
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.