San Francisco to Geneva (SFO–GVA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LHR London 12h 50m ACAYBA B6BACX London (LHR) to Geneva flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 53m DELHNZ AILHLX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Geneva flights
ZRH Zurich 13h 25m LXUA ACAIAZ Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva flights
YUL Montréal 13h 35m ACNZSN ACLXME Montréal (YUL) to Geneva flights
DUB Dublin 13h 35m EI EI Dublin (DUB) to Geneva flights
MUC Munich 13h 35m LHNZOS ENLHLX Munich (MUC) to Geneva flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 40m AFKLLX AFBTG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Geneva flights
IAD Dulles 14h 25m DLEJANZ ACLXOS Dulles (IAD) to Geneva flights
WAW Warsaw 14h 37m LO LO Warsaw (WAW) to Geneva flights
MAD Madrid 14h 45m EIIB AYIBJL Madrid (MAD) to Geneva flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Francisco to Geneva
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and GVA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to GVA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,347
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → GVA
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
GVA → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Geneva from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Geneva Cointrin International Airport.
Metric SFO→GVA SJC→GVA
Distance from SFO 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Geneva is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · GVA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Geneva.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Switzerland visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–GVA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Geneva route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: GVA
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to GVA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Frankfurt Main and Zürich.
Geneva is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from GVA to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Frankfurt Main and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).