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Flights from Sacramento to Zurich
There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Los Angeles, about 14h 22m door to door (65 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 22m
Sacramento to Zurich at a glance
Fastest journey14h 22mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from Sacramento to Zurich
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SAC Chicago (ORD) ZRH
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Thu11:00 SAC16:50 ORD2h 40m connection19:30 ORD10:22 ZRHUnited Airlines + SWISS
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SAC Los Angeles (LAX) ZRH
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: SWISS
Mon15:00 SAC16:17 LAX3h 28m connection19:45 LAX15:17 ZRHSouthwest Airlines + SWISS
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SAC Washington (IAD) ZRH
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Sun08:15 SAC16:01 IAD4h 14m connection20:15 IAD09:55 ZRHUnited Airlines + SWISS
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 9,253 km5,746 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 22mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +9hZurich vs Sacramento
- Currency in Zurich
- CHF
- Airports
- SMF → ZRH
Flights from Sacramento to Zurich: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,253 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Washington (IAD) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Zurich?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Zurich?
Zurich is 9 hours ahead of Sacramento.





