SAS vs SWISS
On the best documented aircraft, SAS scores 8/10 for the business seat and SWISS 5/10. The aircraft on your booking decides whether those seats apply.
By Jon Miksis · comparison updated
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What matters for your booking
Business fares
Of 50 shared business routes, SAS was cheaper on 32, SWISS on 18, and 0 were the same price.
Economy fares
Of 66 shared economy routes, SAS was cheaper on 47, SWISS on 19, and 0 were the same price.
Start with your route and cabin. A fare advantage in economy does not establish a business-class bargain, and a better seat does not establish that a connection or a higher fare is worth it for your trip.
The business seats being compared
These are each airline’s best-scoring documented business aircraft. The fare grid does not identify aircraft, so the seat below is not promised with any fare in the table. Service and food require a separate firsthand review.
SAS
A330-300 / A350-900
- Seat layout
- 1-2-1
- Fully flat bed
- Yes
- Direct aisle access at every seat
- Yes
- Privacy door
- No
- Seat score
- 8/10
- Wi-Fi
- Paid in the recorded product
- Lounge access
- Included in the recorded fare
- Checked bags
- 2
Cabin checked .
Recorded source: SAS long-haul business pages, A330 and A350 seat maps.
SWISS
A330-300 (legacy staggered cabin)
- Seat layout
- 1-2-1 / 2-2-1
- Fully flat bed
- Yes
- Direct aisle access at every seat
- No
- Privacy door
- No
- Seat score
- 5/10
- Wi-Fi
- Paid in the recorded product
- Lounge access
- Included in the recorded fare
- Checked bags
- 2
Cabin checked .
Recorded source: SWISS long-haul fleet pages, seat maps.
Seat scores describe bed, aisle access and privacy door only. Read the scoring method. A tie does not compare comfort, food, service or reliability.
Check the aircraft on SAS
A330-300 / A350-900: 8/10 for the seat. This record covers the two named widebodies. SAS also documents an A321LR business cabin; this row does not establish its layout or the seat on a European connection. Check both directions of your booking. Recorded August 30, 2026.
Check the aircraft on SWISS
A330-300 (legacy staggered cabin): 5/10 for the seat. This legacy A330 seat map alternates 1-2-1 and 2-2-1 rows: some window seats have a neighbor, while solo seats reach the aisle directly. It does not describe the newer A350 SWISS Senses cabin, which is not yet scored in this table. Confirm the configuration and exact seat on your flight. Recorded August 30, 2026.
Compare the fares and the routing
Each row compares the same airports, cabin, travel dates and observation date. It can still compare a nonstop against a connection. Journey times, aircraft, baggage allowances and change rules were not recorded with these fares; check those before treating the price difference as a saving.
Showing 12 of 50 matched business routes. Round trip per person in USD, for travel November 8–14, 2026.
| Route and observation date | SAS | SWISS | Price difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Miami (MIA) → Copenhagen (CPH) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,893Nonstop | $4,351Connects via ZRH | SWISS was $542 less |
Boston (BOS) → Copenhagen (CPH) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $5,402Nonstop | $4,369Connects via ZRH | SWISS was $1,033 less |
Miami (MIA) → Malta (MLA) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,903Connects via CPH | $4,403Connects via ZRH | SWISS was $500 less |
Los Angeles (LAX) → Rome Fiumicino (FCO) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $5,489Connects via CPH | $4,805Connects via ZRH | SWISS was $684 less |
New York (JFK) → Krakow (KRK) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $5,247Connects via CPH | $4,847Connects via ZRH | SWISS was $400 less |
Los Angeles (LAX) → Milan Malpensa (MXP) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $5,479Connects via CPH | $4,860Connects via ZRH | SWISS was $619 less |
Miami (MIA) → Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,871Connects via CPH | $6,259Connects via ZRH | SAS was $1,388 less |
Miami (MIA) → Prague (PRG) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $4,982Connects via CPH | $5,443Connects via ZRH | SAS was $461 less |
Los Angeles (LAX) → Prague (PRG) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $5,000Connects via CPH | $5,475Connects via ZRH | SAS was $475 less |
Chicago (ORD) → Malta (MLA) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $5,030Connects via CPH | $7,269Connects via ZRH | SAS was $2,239 less |
Miami (MIA) → Nice (NCE) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $5,044Connects via CPH | $6,665Connects via ZRH | SAS was $1,621 less |
Miami (MIA) → Dublin (DUB) Observed September 1, 2026 Compare all observed airlines | $5,125Connects via CPH | $5,601Connects via ZRH | SAS was $476 less |
Your airport missing? Check the full route tool for the airlines we observed there. Confirm current fares, journey time, baggage and ticket rules before booking.
Before paying for the ticket
- Check the exact operating airline and seat map on every long flight, including the return. An airline name or business-class label alone does not guarantee a flat bed or aisle access.
- Compare total journey time and connection length. A lower fare may buy a much longer trip.
- Reprice with your bags, preferred seats and change rules included. These observations do not establish that the tickets have identical restrictions.
- Check other airlines on the route. Being cheaper than the other airline on this page does not establish the cheapest fare in the market.
Common questions
- Is SAS or SWISS better in business class to Europe?
- On the best documented aircraft, SAS scores 8/10 for the business seat and SWISS 5/10. The aircraft on your booking decides whether those seats apply. Of 50 shared business routes, SAS was cheaper on 32, SWISS on 18, and 0 were the same price. Service and food are not scored in this comparison. These are observations for travel November 8–14, 2026, not current quotes.
- Which is cheaper, SAS or SWISS?
- Of 50 shared business routes, SAS was cheaper on 32, SWISS on 18, and 0 were the same price. Of 66 shared economy routes, SAS was cheaper on 47, SWISS on 19, and 0 were the same price. Both counts refer to travel November 8–14, 2026. A cheaper fare may involve a connection; compare the itinerary as well as the price.
- Will I get the business seat shown here?
- These cards describe the named aircraft in our cabin records, not a seat guaranteed on every flight. At least one of these airlines has a recorded aircraft or cabin variation. Check the operating airline, seat map and aircraft for every segment before paying; equipment can change. The fare observations do not record the aircraft.
- Has Jon flown these business cabins?
- SAS business class is not on Jon’s confirmed flown roster. SWISS business class is on Jon’s confirmed flown roster. That records the airline and cabin, not every aircraft or itinerary. This page compares documented specifications and dated fares.
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