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How to get from Zurich to San Diego

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Las Vegas: about 15h 45m including the connection. Other options: via Munich, London, Vancouver and Los Angeles. Two tickets from $743.

Flights from Zurich to San Diego

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Best fares from Zurich to San Diego

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

Cheapest one-way $895 3 January 2027, with a connection Cheapest month January 2027 tickets from $895

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Las Vegas
15h 45m
two tickets, via Las Vegas
$743
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,961 mi (9,593 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
United States
15h 45m
with the connection
Zurich to Las Vegas flight 11h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to San Diego flight 1h 15m
two ticketsfrom $743
Via Munich
Germany
15h 55m
with the connection
Zurich to Munich flight 55m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to San Diego flight 12h
two ticketsfrom $2,180
Via London
United Kingdom
16h 10m
with the connection
Zurich to London flight 1h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to San Diego: London Heathrow.
London to San Diego flight 11h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,360
Via Vancouver
Canada
16h 20m
with the connection
Zurich to Vancouver flight 10h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Vancouver to San Diego flight 3h
two ticketsfrom $811
Via Los Angeles
United States
16h 24m
with the connection
Zurich to Los Angeles flight 12h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to San Diego flight 59m
two ticketsfrom $1,936

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.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Zurich to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Zurich to San Diego?
Via Las Vegas: 11h 30m to the connection, 1h 15m after it, about 15h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Zurich to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $743. 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 Zurich and San Diego?
Las Vegas (15h 45m total), Munich (15h 55m total), London (16h 10m total), Vancouver (16h 20m total) and Los Angeles (16h 24m total).
How far is San Diego from Zurich?
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.