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$418+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Zurich (ZRH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ZRH
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Zurich are usually found in March or February, booked 33 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$684
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$418
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$826
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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 April 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/151:06 pmSMF - ZRH
2 stops35h 34mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/28:25 pmZRH - SMF
2 stops32h 14mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$684
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 9/28:30 amSMF - ZRH
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/166:55 amZRH - SMF
2 stops17h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$695
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/28:30 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Tue 9/161:30 pmZRH - SMF
2 stops33h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$709
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1510:30 amSMF - ZRH
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/211:55 amZRH - SMF
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$776
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2411:53 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops21h 22mBritish Airways
Tue 8/128:45 pmZRH - SMF
2 stops30h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$808
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:15 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops19h 20mDelta
Tue 8/510:10 amZRH - SMF
2 stops22h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/28$931
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1910:15 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops20h 55mLufthansa
Sat 7/56:55 amZRH - SMF
2 stops24h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,365

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Zurich that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Zurich that are best for you.

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Zurich

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/15

1:06 pm-9:40 am

2 stops35h 34m

Zurich

Tue 9/2

8:25 pm-7:39 pm

2 stops32h 14m

$684

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/2

8:30 am-10:10 am

1 stop16h 40m

Zurich

Tue 9/16

6:55 am-3:14 pm

2 stops17h 19m

$695

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/2

8:30 am-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Zurich

Tue 9/16

1:30 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$709

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/15

10:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop14h 50m

Zurich

Tue 9/2

11:55 am-9:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$776

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/24

11:53 am-6:15 pm

2 stops21h 22m

Zurich

Tue 8/12

8:45 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$808

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/22

6:15 am-10:35 am

2 stops19h 20m

Zurich

Tue 8/5

10:10 am-11:20 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$931

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/19

10:15 am-4:10 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Zurich

Sat 7/5

6:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,365

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/17

7:44 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops57h 16m

$418

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

8:27 am-1:05 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$726

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

9:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop17h 25m

$848

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Zurich

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Zurich in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 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 $1,234). 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 April 30, 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.

Rainfall in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,349 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,244 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
487 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $684 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and United Airlines, starting at $709 and $776 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Zurich one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Icelandair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $726. Air Canada flights start at $848 while deals on Scandinavian Airlines start at $869 one-way.

  • 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 $1,234). 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$609Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$611Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$669Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$754Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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