Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, making Zurich eight hours ahead of Sacramento.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SMF to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Zurich Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SMF and ZRH:
O'Hare International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Rs87,446 is currently the best price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs168,027. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SMF to ZRH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International Airport to Zurich Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SMF to ZRH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SMF arrive on schedule 82.15% of the time.
Sacramento International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Zurich Airport off to a stress-free start. Only a short drive from SMF, stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sacramento International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Zurich in January.
Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to go to Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SMF to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you should also see. Around 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
