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Cheapest round-trip
$527
Typical prices: $695-$1,419
Icelandair
Fri 10/12Fri 10/26
DEN - ZRH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$262
Typical prices: $555-$944
Icelandair
Tue 11/20
DEN - ZRH • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Denver and Zurich. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 33% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $553 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 12h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Denver to Zurich (DEN-ZRH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to Zurich

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26
Icelandair Logo
4:40 pm - 1:05 pmDEN  Denver Intl-ZRH Zurich
12h 25m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
1:00 pm - 7:00 pmZRH  Zurich-DEN Denver Intl
13h 00m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$527Icelandair
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Icelandair Logo
4:40 pm - 1:05 pmDEN  Denver Intl-ZRH Zurich
12h 25m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Icelandair Logo
1:00 pm - 7:00 pmZRH  Zurich-DEN Denver Intl
13h 00m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$532Icelandair
Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Nov 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 1:05 pmDEN  Denver Intl-ZRH Zurich
13h 25m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 8:26 amZRH  Zurich-DEN Denver Intl
29h 26m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl
$580Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 1:05 pmDEN  Denver Intl-ZRH Zurich
12h 25m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 8:26 amZRH  Zurich-DEN Denver Intl
28h 26m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl
$627Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10
SWISS Logo
7:45 am - 6:25 amDEN  Denver Intl-ZRH Zurich
14h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:05 pm - 10:44 pmZRH  Zurich-DEN Denver Intl
17h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$721SWISS
Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 8:20 amDEN  Denver Intl-ZRH Zurich
30h 20m1 stop Newark
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1:20 pm - 4:50 pmZRH  Zurich-DEN Denver Intl
35h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$730United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
5:58 pm - 10:40 amDEN  Denver Intl-ZRH Zurich
32h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:20 pm - 10:30 amZRH  Zurich-DEN Denver Intl
29h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$730United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 10:25 pmDEN  Denver Intl-ZRH Zurich
18h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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2:40 pm - 5:25 pmZRH  Zurich-DEN Denver Intl
34h 45m1 stop Istanbul
$738Turkish Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 5:55 pmDEN  Denver Intl-ZRH Zurich
37h 25m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 6:25 pmZRH  Zurich-DEN Denver Intl
36h 45m1 stop Istanbul
$739Turkish Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
SWISS Logo
7:45 am - 6:25 amDEN  Denver Intl-ZRH Zurich
14h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:05 pm - 9:44 pmZRH  Zurich-DEN Denver Intl
16h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$995SWISS
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Price, demand and travel trends for Denver to Zurich flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Denver to Zurich with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Denver to Zurich?

Round-trip flights from Denver to Zurich start at $527. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $695 to $1,419. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $527 on Icelandair.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Denver to Zurich?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Denver to Zurich, it is 19% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 28% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Zurich at $650 round-trip.
  • June ($1,528) and July ($1,412) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 135% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Denver to Zurich the cheapest?

Flights from Denver to Zurich are cheapest 10 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 41% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Denver to Zurich

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on ZRH

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on DEN

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.

Key details for Denver to Zurich flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$262
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% increase in price.
Flight from Denver to Zurich

When to book flights from Denver to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Denver to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Denver to Zurich flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer eco-friendly flights from Denver to Zurich?

    Each passenger on a flight from Denver to Zurich emits about 4079 kg of CO2. Air France, Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines operate some of the most sustainable flights to Zurich from Denver. These airlines offer one-stop and two-stop flights from DEN to ZRH and emit 37%, 34%, 34%, 33%, 33%, and 31% less CO2 respectively than most of their counterparts flying the same route.

  • What are the stopover options for flights from Denver to Zurich?

    The stopover options for Zurich to Denver flights vary on your airline. If you’re flying with Air France, expect a single stop in Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Air Canada and United Airlines offer flights from DEN to ZRH with common layovers in Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), and Montreal Pierre Elliot Trudeau (YUL). Passengers flying with Delta should expect layovers in CDG, Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), and John F. Kennedy International (JFK).

  • How can I get to the city center from Zurich International Airport?

    The city center is approximately 6 miles from the airport. Trains offer daily trips to Zurich Main Station from the airport. They leave the airport every 5 to 10min and operate from 5 am to midnight. S-Bhan Line S16 and Line S2 run from the airport to the city center, with the total trip taking about 10min. The Tram on Line 10 runs from the airport and gets to the station in about 35min. Alternatively, get a taxi from the taxi ranks in Arrivals 2 and 1 and get to the city in about 10 to 20min.

  • Which airlines have lounges at Denver International Airport?

    Denver Airport hosts several airline lounges. American Airlines Admirals Club is Northside of A Gates in Concourse A and admits passengers through lounge membership programs. Ticketed passengers can also access it by paying at the door. Delta Sky Club is on the Central Core in Concourse A. Passengers can access the lounge through lounge membership programs. United Club is near Gates B44 and B32 in Concourse B.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Denver to Zurich?

    Flights from Denver to Zurich usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Denver to Zurich?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Denver to Zurich:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Denver to Zurich?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $553 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $1,581 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Denver to Zurich?

    The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Denver to Zurich pass through?

    One-stop flights from Denver to Zurich most commonly connect through:

    • Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 54% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 5% of one-stop connections

    Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Denver to Zurich?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Denver to Zurich route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $788 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,253, a difference of $465. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Zurich?

    Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Zurich Central Station, Zurich City Centre and Bahnhofstrasse. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Denver to Zurich flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 25% above the route average of $972. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Denver to Zurich?

    A nonstop flight from Denver to Zurich takes 0h 00m, covering 5,143 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Denver to Zurich?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Denver to Zurich looking right now?

    One-way fares from Denver to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $358, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Denver to Zurich?

    Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 29m, compared with 12h 46m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 13h 01m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

  • What is the time difference between Denver and Zurich?

    Zurich is 8 hours ahead of Denver (Central European Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Zurich Airport (ZRH)?

    Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Alamo
    · Europcar
    · Hertz
    · Budget
    · GREEN MOTION

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Denver to Zurich flight?

    Round-trip flights from Denver to Zurich range from $695 to $1,419, with an average of $972 over the past 12 months. Anything below $695 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Denver to Zurich flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $788 - about $465 less than Friday (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 10 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 41% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Denver to Zurich trip for February. Fares historically average $650 round-trip in that month - typically $878 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Philadelphia Airport (PHL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $553 round-trip on this route - about $1,028 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Zurich Airport.
    - Holiday Inn Express Zürich Airport By IHG
    - Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle
    - Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport Circle
  • Denver International Airport (DEN) has a main terminal, the Jeppesen Terminal which is connected to Concourses A, B, and C. Passengers can easily walk from the terminal to Concourse A via a pedestrian bridge. An underground train links the other concourses.
  • Denver Airport offers permanent and rotating art exhibits that travelers can enjoy while waiting to board their flight to Zurich. The exhibits include paintings, murals, and sculptures and are displayed throughout the airport.
  • Zurich International Airport (ZRH) consists of the Airside Center which hosts Terminals A, B, and D, and the Airport Center. A separate Building houses Terminal E. However, it is connected to the other terminals by an underground train.
  • Denver Airport offers nursing rooms that are equipped with a sink, table, seating bench, and power outlets. The nursing rooms are at the Center of A Gates, B Gates, and C Gates.
  • Alpine Garden Capsule Hotel at Zurich Airport is near Check-in 1 in the public zone. Sleep capsules for day use are available from 8 am to 7 pm. Capsules for overnight stay are also available.

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