San Francisco – Zurich, Switzerland. $538 (Basic Economy) / $738 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Great news for those seeking nonstop flights to Zurich! Late summer travel is available at great rates.

The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software shows a fare of $563 (Basic Economy) for these dates. When checking with Swiss, this price adjusts to $538 (Basic Economy) or $738 (Regular Economy).

In addition, United and its partners, including Air Canada, Austrian, Lufthansa, and Swiss Air, offer a $738 regular economy fare, which includes one checked bag and a standard carry-on.

There’s also a $538 fare for Basic Economy/Economy Light, which comes with important restrictions:

• No advance seat assignments.
• No checked bags included — $75 for the first bag and $100 for the second, each way.
• No changes or cancellations allowed. Cancelling post the 24-hour risk-free period renders the fare non-refundable.
• Many online travel agencies might not correctly display these fares as BASIC ECONOMY.

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Zurich, Switzerland – Photo: Pedro Szekely via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Dates:

• This is just a sample date; for further availability, refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from mid-August to early April 2026, with departures from Sunday to Wednesday and returns from Tuesday to Friday. A Sunday overnight stay is required, and tickets must be purchased at least 3 days in advance.

• Please note that fares are subject to change; if the post is older than two days, the fare may no longer be available.

How to Search for Availability:

• This section is for checking availability. For purchasing tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.

• Use the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Routing Codes: LX
  • Destination: ZRH
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration “3-10” — you can specify any 7-day range.
• Check our Beginner’s Guide on Using Matrix and learn how to read airfare rules effectively.

Fare Class:

Routing:

• SFO – ZRH (Zurich) – SFO

Mileage:

Swiss is a member of the Star Alliance with mileage earning as follows:

• Miles Flown: 11,646 miles or 4.6 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.3 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Redeemable Miles: 2,911 miles

How to Buy:

• Book using our Swiss link with the dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software:
  • For Swiss:
    • Economy Light = Basic Economy
    • Economy Saver = Regular Economy

Accommodations

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Car Rentals

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Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens do not require one. Other nationals should consult the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF). Current exchange rate: $1 USD = 0.81 CHF.

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