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$941+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ZRH
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
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 January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$941
(Orbitz)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$868
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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 January 15, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/292:45 pm
SBA
-
ZRH
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/51:00 pm
ZRH
-
SBA
2 stops33h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$941
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 3/51:02 pm
SBA
-
ZRH
2 stops37h 53m
United Airlines
Mon 3/910:15 am
ZRH
-
SBA
2 stops39h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,209
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/285:40 am
SBA
-
ZRH
3 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/210:25 am
ZRH
-
SBA
3 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 3/12:20 pm
SBA
-
ZRH
1 stop16h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 3/81:20 pm
ZRH
-
SBA
2 stops36h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,279
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/305:40 am
SBA
-
ZRH
3 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/310:25 am
ZRH
-
SBA
3 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 1/292:17 pm
SBA
-
ZRH
2 stops17h 28m
United Airlines
Thu 2/51:15 pm
ZRH
-
SBA
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,540

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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 January 15, 2026.
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

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraZurich

SBA - ZRH

SBAZRH

Santa Barbara

Thu 1/29

2:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Zurich

Thu 2/5

1:00 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops33h 53m

$941

Santa BarbaraZurich

SBA - ZRH

SBAZRH

Santa Barbara

Thu 3/5

1:02 pm-11:55 am

2 stops37h 53m

Zurich

Mon 3/9

10:15 am-5:51 pm

2 stops39h 36m

$1,209

Santa BarbaraZurich

SBA - ZRH

SBAZRH

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

5:40 am-9:40 am

3 stops19h 00m

Zurich

Mon 2/2

10:25 am-11:55 am

3 stops34h 30m

$1,256

Santa BarbaraZurich

SBA - ZRH

SBAZRH

Santa Barbara

Sun 3/1

5:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops17h 55m

Zurich

Sun 3/8

1:20 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops36h 31m

$1,279

Santa BarbaraZurich

SBA - ZRH

SBAZRH

Santa Barbara

Fri 1/30

5:40 am-9:40 am

3 stops19h 00m

Zurich

Tue 2/3

10:25 am-11:55 am

3 stops34h 30m

$1,292

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Deals found on 1/13

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Santa Barbara-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Zurich (average of $474). Flying from Santa Barbara to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $718). 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.

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 January 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Zurich by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
9,164 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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 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 37h 53m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5936 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Zurich round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Barbara to Zurich is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $771 on this airline.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Zurich (average of $474). Flying from Santa Barbara to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $718). 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$771Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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