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$738+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ZRH
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,176
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$738
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$806
From Santa Barbara to Zurich
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/148:19 amSBA - ZRH
1 stop22h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/181:00 pmZRH - SBA
2 stops37h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,176
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 12/196:12 amSBA - ZRH
2 stops17h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/286:35 amZRH - SBA
2 stops23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,758
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/197:30 amSBA - ZRH
1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/281:15 pmZRH - SBA
1 stop19h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,823
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 12/196:12 amSBA - ZRH
2 stops17h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:35 amZRH - SBA
3 stops24h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,833
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 12/196:12 amSBA - ZRH
2 stops17h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/210:15 amZRH - SBA
2 stops20h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$2,081
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/197:30 amSBA - ZRH
1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/21:15 pmZRH - SBA
1 stop19h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$2,173
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/197:30 amSBA - ZRH
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/21:20 pmZRH - SBA
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$2,175
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 12/196:10 amSBA - ZRH
3 stops25h 35mAir Canada
Sun 12/2810:15 amZRH - SBA
3 stops22h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$3,175

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Zurich that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraZurich

SBA - ZRH

SBAZRH

Santa Barbara

Fri 11/14

2:30 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Zurich

Tue 11/18

1:00 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops32h 01m

$1,176

Santa BarbaraZurich

SBA - ZRH

SBAZRH

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/19

6:12 am-8:15 am

2 stops17h 03m

Zurich

Sun 12/28

6:35 am-9:13 pm

2 stops23h 38m

$1,758

Santa BarbaraZurich

SBA - ZRH

SBAZRH

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/19

7:30 am-3:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Zurich

Sun 12/28

1:15 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$1,823

Santa BarbaraZurich

SBA - ZRH

SBAZRH

Santa Barbara

Fri 12/19

6:12 am-8:15 am

2 stops17h 03m

Zurich

Sun 12/28

6:35 am-10:13 pm

3 stops24h 38m

$1,833

Santa BarbaraZurich

SBA - ZRH

SBAZRH

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/19

6:05 am-8:50 am

2 stops17h 45m

$738

Santa BarbaraZurich

SBA - ZRH

SBAZRH

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/19

6:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop18h 50m

$1,138

Santa BarbaraZurich

SBA - ZRH

SBAZRH

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/19

10:25 am-5:25 pm

3 stops22h 00m

$1,280

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Deals found on 9/13

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Zurich

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Santa Barbara to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,147). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Zurich?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Barbara to Zurich in 15h 45m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5936 mi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Zurich?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Santa Barbara to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,147). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Zurich

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$771Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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