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Cheapest deal$228
Cheapest monthNovember
Average flight duration2 hours and 22 minutes
Most popular airlineIberia

Flight deals from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zurich.$228 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Santiago de Compostela on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Santiago de Compostela.Price includes taxes and charges.From $228, select.
Zurich.$243 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Santiago de Compostela on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Santiago de Compostela.Price includes taxes and charges.From $243, select.
Zurich.$249 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec, returning Sun, 4 Jan.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Santiago de Compostela on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sun, 4 Jan, arriving in Santiago de Compostela.Price includes taxes and charges.From $249, select.
Zurich.$253 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Santiago de Compostela on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Santiago de Compostela.Price includes taxes and charges.From $253, select.
Zurich.$261 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec, returning Wed, 31 Dec.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Santiago de Compostela on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Santiago de Compostela.Price includes taxes and charges.From $261, select.
Zurich.$265 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Santiago de Compostela on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Santiago de Compostela.Price includes taxes and charges.From $265, select.
Zurich.$281 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb, returning Thu, 5 Feb.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Santiago de Compostela on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in Santiago de Compostela.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.
Zurich.$281 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan, returning Thu, 5 Feb.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Santiago de Compostela on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in Santiago de Compostela.Price includes taxes and charges.From $281, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santiago de Compostela to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in November.
Aug
from $543
Sep
from $325
Oct
from $265
Nov
from $228
Dec
from $261
Jan
from $281
Feb
from $281
Mar
from $288
Apr
from $429
May
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Jun
from $400
Jul
from $743

Direct flights from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich

Santiago de Compostela to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

Finding cheap flights from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich is $228. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich.
SWISS and Edelweiss Air fly direct from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich.
As of August 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Zurich Airport on Tuesday, 18 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Vueling Airlines and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Flying from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Santiago de Compostela and Zurich are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • Choose from four weekly Santiago de Compostela Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 04:15 departure with Edelweiss Air is the earliest flight available. Edelweiss Air operates the last service of the day at 15:05.

  • To ensure you get on your SCQ to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Vueling is your gateway to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other great corners of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this airline.

  • Vueling tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between SCQ and ZRH:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • $90 is the best price for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from $228. These fares can change depending on demand.

  • Book eight months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SCQ to ZRH.

  • Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Zurich Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SCQ to ZRH.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)

  • Santiago de Compostela Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.44% of flights that take off from SCQ arrive at their destination without delay.

  • To reach Santiago de Compostela Airport from central Santiago de Compostela, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SCQ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Book a hotel close to ZRH if you're catching a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich

  • From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Zurich based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from SCQ to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.

Explore more of Switzerland

  • You've visited Zurich, now it's time to explore more of Switzerland. Journey about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its must-visit sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.

Plan the rest of your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich

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