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$399+ 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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ZRH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$597
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$399
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,530
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 June 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2112:28 pmSMF - ZRH
2 stops22h 07mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/410:20 amZRH - SMF
2 stops18h 22mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$597
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/268:30 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Fri 9/51:25 pmZRH - SMF
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$664
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sun 7/66:10 amSMF - ZRH
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/261:25 pmZRH - SMF
2 stops31h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$665
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1711:30 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops21h 50mFinnair
Sat 8/237:05 pmZRH - SMF
2 stops32h 31mFinnair
Deal found 6/11$685
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/155:15 pmSMF - ZRH
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/306:20 amZRH - SMF
3 stops26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$701
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1012:58 pmSMF - ZRH
2 stops16h 07mLufthansa
Mon 7/219:05 pmZRH - SMF
2 stops33h 01mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,070
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/31:09 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops22h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/811:45 amZRH - SMF
2 stops19h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,366
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/198:13 amSMF - ZRH
2 stops22h 22mCondor
Sat 7/58:00 amZRH - SMF
2 stops23h 12mCondor
Deal found 6/11$1,649

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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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Zurich

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Depart

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Price

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/21

12:28 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops22h 07m

Zurich

Thu 9/4

10:20 am-7:42 pm

2 stops18h 22m

$597

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

8:30 am-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Zurich

Fri 9/5

1:25 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$664

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/6

6:10 am-10:20 am

1 stop19h 10m

Zurich

Tue 8/26

1:25 pm-11:48 am

2 stops31h 23m

$665

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/17

11:30 am-6:20 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Zurich

Sat 8/23

7:05 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$685

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/15

5:15 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops34h 45m

Zurich

Tue 9/30

6:20 am-11:56 pm

3 stops26h 36m

$701

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/10

12:58 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops16h 07m

Zurich

Mon 7/21

9:05 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops33h 01m

$1,070

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/3

1:09 am-8:50 am

2 stops22h 41m

Zurich

Tue 7/8

11:45 am-10:22 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$1,366

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/17

8:12 am-3:45 pm

3 stops22h 33m

$399

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/6

10:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop14h 50m

$583

SacramentoZurich

SMF - ZRH

SMFZRH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/17

9:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop17h 25m

$638

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 June 9, 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 $1,182). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair, United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines from Sacramento to Zurich to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,387 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,537 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.

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 $597 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and United Airlines, starting at $664 and $665 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 32% 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $583. Air Canada flights start at $638 while deals on Icelandair start at $670 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 $1,182). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$609Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$611Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$669Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$754Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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