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

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5,822 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
No nonstop service between SFO and GVA. Nearest airports to SFO with scheduled service: San Carlos Airport (SQL, 10 mi) · San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK, 11 mi) · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 30 mi)
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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 55m ACAYBA → B6BACX London (LHR) to Geneva flights
ZRH Zurich 13h 10m LXUA → ACAIAZ Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva flights
YUL Montréal 13h 32m ACNZSN → ACLXME Montréal (YUL) to Geneva flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 35m DELHNZ → AILHLX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Geneva flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h 40m KLUA → 6EG3KE Amsterdam (AMS) 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
MUC Munich 14h 10m LHNZOS → ENLHLX Munich (MUC) to Geneva flights
CPH Copenhagen 14h 30m SK → SKU2 Copenhagen (CPH) to Geneva flights
IAD Dulles 14h 41m AZNZOS → ACLXOS Dulles (IAD) to Geneva flights
MAD Madrid 14h 46m EIIB → AAAYIB Madrid (MAD) to Geneva flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Geneva
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5,822 mi 7h 2m nonstop +9h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to GVA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
LHR ~12h 55m ZRH ~13h 10m YUL ~13h 32m FRA ~13h 35m AMS ~13h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,423
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → GVA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
GVA → SFO
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

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 – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 7h 2m 12h 15m
Departure OTP 67% –
San Jose (SJC) to Geneva flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Geneva Cointrin International Airport.
Know before you go

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.
Distance & Flight Time
5,822 mi / 9,370 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 2m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

SFO–GVA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Geneva route.
Route details
Distance5,822 mi / 9,370 km
Flight time7h 2m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: GVA
Full nameGeneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to GVA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport take about 7h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 5,822 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Zürich and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GVA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.

Flights from SFO to GVA

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to GVA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to GVA is about 7 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,822 miles (9,370 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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