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Flights from Zurich to Oakland

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Oakland. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Los Angeles, about 14h 49m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 49m
ZRHOAKLAX

Zurich to Oakland at a glance

Fastest journey14h 49mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Oakland

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ZRH Las Vegas (LAS) OAK
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat14:15 ZRH16:37 LAS2h 08m connection18:45 LAS20:04 OAKEdelweiss Air + Southwest Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 49m
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ZRH Los Angeles (LAX) OAK
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu13:30 ZRH16:25 LAX2h 05m connection18:30 LAX19:31 OAKSWISS + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 01m
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ZRH Washington (IAD) OAK
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: Volaris El Salvador
Sat13:30 ZRH16:44 IAD10h 01m connection02:45 IAD12:21 OAKSWISS + Volaris El Salvador
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 31h 51m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,362 km5,814 miles
Journey time
14h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hOakland vs Zurich
Currency in Oakland
USD
Airports
ZRH → OAK

Flights from Zurich to Oakland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Oakland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Washington. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,362 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Oakland?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX) and Washington (IAD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Zurich and Oakland?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Oakland?
Oakland is 9 hours behind Zurich.

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