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$587+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Zurich (ZRH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ZRH
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Zurich are usually found in August or March, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Zurich (ZRH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$587
(Air Canada)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,108
From Sacramento Intl to Zurich
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:45 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops38h 30mAir Canada
Wed 11/261:20 pmZRH - SMF
2 stops31h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 7/27$587
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/187:00 amSMF - ZRH
1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/269:40 amZRH - SMF
1 stop18h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$603
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/177:00 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops41h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/2410:20 amZRH - SMF
2 stops16h 26mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$607
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/254:05 pmSMF - ZRH
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/19:05 pmZRH - SMF
2 stops33h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$682
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:06 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops22h 59mBritish Airways
Thu 10/167:15 amZRH - SMF
2 stops20h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/26$790

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Zurich that are best for you.

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SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/18

6:45 am-6:15 am

2 stops38h 30m

Zurich

Wed 11/26

1:20 pm-11:54 am

2 stops31h 34m

$587

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/18

7:00 am-7:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Zurich

Wed 11/26

9:40 am-6:56 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$603

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/17

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops41h 40m

Zurich

Fri 10/24

10:20 am-5:46 pm

2 stops16h 26m

$607

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/25

4:05 pm-11:25 am

2 stops34h 20m

Zurich

Mon 9/1

9:05 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops33h 44m

$682

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/1

7:06 am-3:05 pm

2 stops22h 59m

Zurich

Thu 10/16

7:15 am-6:52 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$790

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Zurich

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Zurich. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 33 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Zurich. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Zurich?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Sacramento to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Sacramento to Zurich by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zurich. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and Air Canada from Sacramento to Zurich have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,449 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,822 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,208 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Zurich. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Zurich round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Zurich is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $587 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines, starting at $603 and $607 round-trip. Air Canada is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Zurich?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Zurich.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Zurich?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Zurich by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Sacramento to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Sacramento to Zurich

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Zurich. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$451Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$609Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$611Average$747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$826Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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