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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to California by plane

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ZRH - SFO
    14h 54m
    $346–482

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ZRH - FAT
    18h 22m
    $336–1,209

  3. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ZRH - LAX
    15h 34m
    $362–491

  4. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ZRH - SMF
    17h 14m
    $387–1,412

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ZRH - SAN
    16h 49m
    $337–1,213

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ZRH - BUR
    17h 46m
    $387–1,410

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration14h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,859 mi
  • Duration: 14h 54m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and California, USA?

Swiss, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours.

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