SFO → ZRHSan Francisco to Zurich

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Direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 100% of the last 8 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 5 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 8 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 9,376 km, an estimated 12 hours 31 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at San Francisco and Zurich. Updated 7 September 2026 at 22:13 UTC.

SFO San Francisco smooth · +5
ZRH Zurich smooth · +8
9,376 km · ~12h 31m est.
dep bank 14:20–19:3514x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
100% on time

of the last 8 operated SFO → ZRH flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −5 min. 0 of 8 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−5 minacross the last 8 operated legs
Flight time~12h 31mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
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Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Swiss International Air LinesUnited Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Swiss International Air LinesLX

Flights LX39 19:35 daily

United AirlinesUA

Flights UA44 14:20 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-07AC4064departed−5
09-07LX3209departed−5
09-07LX39arrived−44
09-07UA44dep −5 → arr−7
09-06AC4064departed+7
09-06LX3209departed+7
09-06LX39arrived−20
09-06UA44arrived−10

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
SFOSan Francisco +5 min smooth Full SFO delay board →
ZRHZurich +8 min smooth Full ZRH delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at SFO: 61% odds of a 15+ minute delay, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the San Francisco to Zurich route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop SFO to ZRH flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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SFO to ZRH questions

Is SFO–ZRH running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The arrival side at ZRH is the weaker end, route health score 89/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on SFO–ZRH?

Operators schedule evening departures around 19:35 from SFO. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ZRH delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from SFO to ZRH?

Great-circle distance is 9,376 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 692–834 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does SFO–ZRH fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 14 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.