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Cheap Flight Deals from Seattle to Zurich (SEA-ZRH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to Zurich that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Zurich

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4:20 pm - 7:45 pmSEA-ZRH
18h 25m1 stop
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10:20 am - 2:00 pmZRH-SEA
12h 40m1 stop
$451Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:50 pmSEA-ZRH
22h 20m1 stop
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11:45 am - 10:26 pmZRH-SEA
19h 41m1 stop
$461American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 12:10 pmSEA-ZRH
16h 30m2 stops
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11:45 am - 7:33 pmZRH-SEA
16h 48m1 stop
$466American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 26
Icelandair Logo
3:45 pm - 3:55 pmSEA-ZRH
15h 10m1 stop
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4:55 pm - 11:25 amZRH-SEA
27h 30m1 stop
$486Icelandair
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Thu, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 22
Icelandair Logo
11:30 pm - 1:05 pmSEA-ZRH
28h 35m1 stop
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4:55 pm - 5:50 pmZRH-SEA
33h 55m1 stop
$488Icelandair
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Sun, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 24
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4:25 pm - 11:45 amSEA-ZRH
10h 20mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 10:20 pmZRH-SEA
18h 15m1 stop
$520SWISS
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Mon, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 19
SWISS Logo
4:25 pm - 11:45 amSEA-ZRH
10h 20mnonstop
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1:10 pm - 8:54 pmZRH-SEA
16h 44m1 stop
$535SWISS
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Mon, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 20
Delta Logo
9:20 pm - 10:35 amSEA-ZRH
28h 15m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:35 amZRH-SEA
13h 35m1 stop
$561Delta
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Mon, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 20
Delta Logo
11:50 pm - 10:35 amSEA-ZRH
25h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:20 am - 11:15 amZRH-SEA
32h 55m1 stop
$579Delta
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Sun, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 25
British Airways Logo
3:13 pm - 6:00 pmSEA-ZRH
17h 47m2 stops
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6:55 pm - 11:10 amZRH-SEA
25h 15m1 stop
$612British Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Seattle to Zurich

 
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SEA

Use the SEA Spot Saver for expedited security screening. Book online or via the flySEA app for a smoother departure experience.

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ZRH

Take the train from Flughafen Zurich to Zurich Hauptbahnhof. Trains run every 10 minutes, making city access quick and easy.

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Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to Zurich flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to Zurich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Zurich?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Seattle to Zurich clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Seattle to Zurich, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Zurich back to Seattle, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Zurich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Seattle to Zurich is November, where tickets cost $572 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $934 and $847 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Seattle to Zurich?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $2,611 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Zurich?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to Zurich, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$290
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Seattle to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to Zurich

  • Which is the best way to get downtown Zurich from Zurich Airport (ZRH)?

    A wide range of transportation options travels between downtown Zurich and Zurich Airport. S-Bahn offers a reliable and convenient means, taking about 10-15 minutes to cover the 7-mile distance. If you’re keen to enjoy sightseeing on your way to downtown Zurich, tram line 10 is handy, and you’ll get there in under 35 minutes.

  • Can I find car rentals at Zurich Airport (ZRH)?

    Nothing beats the convenience of exploring Zurich by car. To this end, numerous car hire companies to provide on-site services to their clients at ZRH. If you booked with Hertz car rental, look for its counter on the first floor of the Airport Shopping area. Reserve your car early to get affordable deals.

  • Where can I keep my luggage at Zurich Airport?

    Suppose you want to leave behind your suitcases and other bulky items as you venture the landmarks on your bucket list. In that case, you’ll find lockers next to the Service Center in car park 2 (level 1). Bear in that the maximum allowable time is three months.

  • Are there services for disabled passengers when they arrive at Zurich Airport?

    If you have mobility challenges, you’ll be happy to meet friendly airport and airline staff to assist you at critical points like customs and security. The airport, in collaboration with Goldair AAS Assistance AG, provides wheelchair assistance to disabled passengers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Zurich?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Zurich was $290 for a one-way ticket and $451 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Seattle and Zurich?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Seattle to Zurich?

    When flying out of Seattle you will be using Seattle/Tacoma Intl. You will be landing at Zurich, also known as Zurich.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Seattle to Zurich?

    Only SWISS offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Seattle to Zurich flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Zurich?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Seattle to Zurich flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Zurich?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Seattle and Zurich.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Seattle to Zurich?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Seattle to Zurich on on Monday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to Zurich, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Zurich are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $785 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $830 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to Zurich?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Seattle to Zurich.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seattle to Zurich?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from Seattle is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seattle to Zurich?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zurich with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline. Booking your flights between Seattle and ZRH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seattle to Zurich?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zurich from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to Zurich

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $490 or less one-way and $709 or less round-trip.
  • Several accommodation options are within easy reach of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). If you’re scheduled to fly from SEA to Zurich early in the morning, consider spending a night in one of these facilities. Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center is a hotel that offers that kind of residence, as it provides a free shuttle to and from the airport.
  • You’ll find one Main Terminal at SEA, complemented by four concourses A, B, C, and D, alongside two satellite buildings: North and South Satellite Terminals. Ground transportation between the terminals is via trains. For instance, the blue line south train connects Concourses A and B to the South Satellite Terminal. On the other hand, the yellow line train links Concourse C to D.
  • Numerous airlines operate various lounges at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You’ll find The Club at SEA, United Club, and Delta Sky Club in Concourse A. Members of the fast lane program receive priority clearance and access to these suites. Still, Economy class travelers can enjoy these amenities at a reduced cost.
  • You can conveniently travel with your furry friend from Seattle to Zurich as most airlines along this route are pet-friendly. If you’re flying aboard Delta Airlines, you can bring your dog into the cabin as long as it bears valid medical certificates. Remember to lock it in its cage throughout the journey so it doesn’t bother other passengers.
  • Families passing through SEA on their way to Zurich will be glad to note that the establishment offers lactation rooms at the disposal of mothers and their kids. These suites are handy for those who want to breastfeed in privacy. They're situated in Concourse N on the Mezzanine level.

Prefer to fly direct from Seattle to Zurich?

Find which airlines fly direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Zurich Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Zurich

Monday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Saturday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

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Direct returns

Zurich to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Saturday

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

Edelweiss Air, SWISS

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Top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to Zurich

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 7934 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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Our bag was lost so that made unnecessary chaos On our trip

6.0 GoodBarbara, Apr 2025JFK - FCO
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Our bag was lost so that made unnecessary chaos On our trip

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

It was an overnight flight and I desperately needed coffee before we landed, but Delta does only one beverage service, and that is shortly after takeoff, not before landing at 5 am.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The flight was generally good but was delayed departure meant a very late arrival for a connecting flight.

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

PLEASE DONT TAKE FORCEFULLY(SIZE APPROPRIATE) CARRY ONS FROM PASSENGERS WHO FOR SOME REASON NEED TO KEEP IT

It was great. My seat was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean . The service was superb . I travel a lot and I have been in 64 counties. I wish I could fly first class, even though I could , but I prefer to budget my yearly travelling expense on actual visiting , not on flight. Anyway, my point is that your economy was far much better than other airlines as good as Air France. The flight attendants and all crew were polite and very helpful and respectful. Thank you for making my long trip tolerable.

The service was flawless. The trip went great. I flew from Venice, Italy to Tampa, Florida. The issue is my bag (that I checked for free when checking into the flight) was ripped along the side when I collected it from baggage claim in Tampa, last night. I thought of talking with the Tampa baggage claim employees about it and see what could be done, but my bag isn’t a very expensive bag and I didn’t want to make a big deal of it. I’m not sure if I’ll be checking a bag anymore in the future.

My luggage did not make the connection and 4 days later I still have not received it.

We're talking about a short-haul in-country flight.. there is no confort, no food, just the bottle of water. The seats are squeezed like hell and I was in the back-end of the plane, with one spare row left for the crew and to store excess bags that could not fit in the overhead bin.. Speaking of carry-on, some passengers should be better screened as their bags were simply too big to fit in the overhead bins.. ! How can this happen, and it was an A310, with 2 columns of 3-seater rows.. There is a pseudo-Business class, which is simply a section in the front of the plane where the same seats are occupied only 2 out of 3, on each side, leaving more rooms for the passengers and their bags. That's it.

We are flying with Swiss for a long time but this time was terrible do to are flight cancellations we are in some bad hotel with out normal food

It is a good airlines, very professional very good food. I wish they offered free luggage is the only thing.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

For economy, it was very good. Staff was great, they even let some of us change seats for more leg room... Put an empty seat between us which was fantastic for a 12hr flight. Onboard entertainment was excellent, I think over 200 choices of movies/tv/etc The bad was the barely/nonfunctional wifi that cost either $16.99 or 1700 miles (full flight). It was atrocious... Definitely the worst of the last 3 long haul major airlines I was on the last few months.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

For an economy lite experience, it's by far the best I've had. New planes, clean, great destinations. Very happy to have discovered Iceland Air.

Smooth efficient airline. Think they should have their own bag drop as the queue took 30mins to bmscan and drop

Good. Lacking overhead bin space. No food offered but you can order online or in flight and pay for snacks.

The flights were in time and the bags arrived. well done

Only serving 2 small coffee in 7.5 hrs flight with very limited choice to order food.

Booked with Kayak… Economy Class it said. I had filtered for 1 checked bag. Get to boarding and it says I have Economy Light w/ no checked bags. $136 each way for baggage now. Do not use smartfares.com. Very misleading and a terrible start to this trip.

Overall good. I was surprised how easy it was to get from plain to plain in such a short time. Food choices were not so great and quite expensive. Entertainment was ok. Flights were smooth.

Our three ski bags did not arrive and are still not delivered, one full day later. With one ski bag not traceable at all. I would not fly Iceland Air again.

Again, lines for boarding are a problem in iceland. The flight itself was fine and very smooth. No complaints. We would definitely fly icelandair again.

take snacks and food. purchase options in flight are not great

Too much long line at the TSA and Security. Prepare for long walk for baggage claim.

The flight from Seattle was delayed, which made me miss my connection to Florence. I was re-booked NINE HOURS LATER!!! That’s basically a vacation day lost. British Airways needs to partner with other airlines when possible to get a more realistic travel time, if delays occur. I realize there aren’t many flights to Florence from London, so I would book differently were I to return. The actual flight from Seattle was very comfortable and the crew was great, no faults there. I enjoy British Airways, this was an anomaly.

The crew could not have been more helpful, my meal was excellent, I slept peacefully until right before landing, and the BA lounge was a godsend. The only negative I encountered was the coffee both on the plane and in the lounge. Not to my taste but that’s a personal preference.

I don’t understand why a reputable airline like BA would delegate their London flights to AA. Makes no sense to me, as most domestic carriers do such a poor job these days. Terminal 3 at LHR is a total dump

The boarding process was quite loud and chaotic. The flight attendants kept barking over the PA system about people needing to only stow large items in the overhead bins. During the one and only service, I was hit by the service cart. At the same time, a passenger was returning from the bathroom and the crew definitely saw him but stopped a few seats short of allowing him to sit down before starting service and made him wait a good 10 minutes before passing his seat and allowing him to sit down, after which he had to ask for his snack and beverage or he would have been passed over. Neither flight attendant thanked passengers as they left; in fact, I did not see them again once the plane door was opened.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

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