San Francisco – Zurich, Switzerland. $556 (Basic Economy) / $656 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes – The Flight Deal

Exciting flight deals to Zurich!

According to the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, the fare is currently priced at $568 for Basic Economy. By using those same dates on Scandinavian Airlines, you can find a reprice option at $556 for Basic Economy or $656 for Regular Economy.

The $656 fare includes one checked bag each way.

The $556 fare is a Basic Economy / Economy Light fare with certain restrictions. Key points for Scandinavian Airlines Basic Economy / Economy Light fares include:

• EXCLUDES checked baggage – the cost is $75 each way if purchased within 22 hours of check-in, and $105 at the airport.
• NO CHANGES allowed.
• NO CANCELLATIONS permitted – cancelling after the first 24-hour free period means the Basic Economy ticket will not hold any value for future purchases.
• Many online travel agencies do not display Scandinavian Airlines Basic Economy / Economy Light fares accurately.

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

Example Travel Dates:

• The listed travel date is just ONE SAMPLE. For more availability options, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.

Fare Availability:

• Travel is valid from mid-August to mid-October, with departures from Sunday to Wednesday and returns on Monday to Thursday. A Sunday night stay is required. Availability is limited and tickets must be purchased at least 14 days prior to departure.

• Note: While the fare is valid at the time of posting, if this post is more than two days old, the fare might no longer be available.

How to Check Availability:

• This section is intended for checking availability only. To purchase tickets, see the “How to Buy” section below.

• Use the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: sk sk
    • Extension Codes: f bc=L; maxconnect 300
      • This setup instructs Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to look for Basic Economy / Economy Light fares. Upon using those dates on Scandinavian, you can opt to upgrade to a regular economy fare.
  • Destination: ZRH
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: sk sk
    • Extension Codes: f bc=L; maxconnect 300
  • (Click the Advanced Codes link to input advanced routing codes)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Specify duration “3-10” (this is just a sample; you can adjust the date range as needed)
• Refer to the Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software.
• Learn how to read airfare rules to take advantage.

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software results should display correctly with all values again inputted.

• You cannot purchase tickets using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To complete your purchase, follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

Routing:

• SFO – CPH (Copenhagen) – ZRH (Zurich) – CPH – SFO

Stopover:

Mileage:

Scandinavian Airlines is part of the SkyTeam Alliance and partners with Delta. Mileage accrual with Delta breaks down as follows:

• Miles Flown: 12,118 miles, equating to approximately 4.6 cents per mile (Basic Economy) and 5.4 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
• Medallion Qualifying Dollars: $605
• Redeemable Miles: 1,211 miles

How to Purchase:

• Book directly via Scandinavian Airlines utilizing the dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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Essential Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – Not Required. Other nationals should consult the TIMATIC Visa Database.
• Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF). Current exchange rate is approximately $1 USD = 0.89 CHF.

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