Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $115.29. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO): SWISS and United Airlines. The two airports are 5,828 miles (9,379 km) apart. SWISS and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Amsterdam, Calgary and London and more.
How many miles ZRH to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn SWISS | 27,500 | $115.29–1,093.59 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS | 30,000 | $80.29–88.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn SWISS | 32,500 | $115.29–1,093.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS | 34,000 | $115.29–1,093.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 38,000 | $55.29–439.19 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn SWISS | 42,500 | $106.69–114.99 |
| United MileagePlusOn SWISS | 44,000 | $55.29–63.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn SWISS | 50,000 | $110.09–1,008.39 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn SWISS | 55,000 | $115.29–1,093.59 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn SWISS | 55,000 | $65.29–1,163.59 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ZRH to SFO
- SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ZRH to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks SWISS, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
ZRH to SFO with one stop
37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Calgary (YYC)Edelweiss Air, then United Airlines and WestJet
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way
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- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Edelweiss Air, then Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Copenhagen (CPH)Scandinavian Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Edelweiss Air, then Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more
+1 - Via Los Angeles (LAX)SWISS, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more
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- Via Montreal (YUL)SWISS, then Air Canada and United Airlines
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)SWISS, then JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
ZRH to SFO: common questions
How many miles does ZRH to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $115.29. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (32,500) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (34,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to SFO?
SWISS (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Zurich from San Francisco by plane?
Zurich (ZRH) and San Francisco (SFO) are 5,828 miles (9,379 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ZRH to SFO award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Zurich and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Amsterdam (AMS), Calgary (YYC), London (LHR), Dublin (DUB) and Frankfurt (FRA). On 24 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example KLM through Amsterdam.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.