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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Zurich (DTW-ZRH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Zurich

Sat, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 6
Icelandair Logo
7:35 pm - 12:05 pmDTW-ZRH
10h 30m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
1:00 pm - 6:30 pmZRH-DTW
11h 30m1 stop
$413Icelandair
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Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 10
American Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 3:30 pmDTW-ZRH
17h 29m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 8:58 pmZRH-DTW
16h 43m1 stop
$451American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
Delta Logo
10:05 am - 10:30 amDTW-ZRH
18h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:30 pm - 10:04 pmZRH-DTW
14h 34m1 stop
$454Delta
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Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 10
American Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 3:30 pmDTW-ZRH
17h 29m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 10:10 pmZRH-DTW
17h 55m2 stops
$455American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 10:30 amDTW-ZRH
21h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:30 pm - 9:28 amZRH-DTW
25h 58m1 stop
$459Delta
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 8:15 amDTW-ZRH
16h 20m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 10:16 pmZRH-DTW
18h 01m2 stops
$460American Airlines
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Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 9:45 amDTW-ZRH
31h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 6:10 pmZRH-DTW
29h 35m1 stop
$510Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 9
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 4:45 pmDTW-ZRH
16h 30m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:20 pm - 5:03 pmZRH-DTW
33h 43m2 stops
$535Air Canada
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Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 10
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 6:15 amDTW-ZRH
30h 00m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:00 pm - 1:21 pmZRH-DTW
30h 21m2 stops
$539Air Canada
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Thu, Dec 4 - Fri, Jan 9
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 7:40 amDTW-ZRH
11h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 5:03 pmZRH-DTW
13h 23m1 stop
$545United Airlines
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Cheapest • from $413 (round-trip)
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November
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Cheapest round-trip
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DTW - ZRH • 1 stop
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$266
Typical prices: $254-$273
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DTW - ZRH • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Zurich flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Zurich?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Zurich departing in November.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Zurich on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to Zurich. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Zurich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Zurich is November, where tickets cost $604 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,188 and $894 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Zurich, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$266
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit 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 Detroit to Zurich flights

  • Which airlines offer special diets on flights from Detroit to Zurich?

    Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines offer special dietary including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free and kosher meals options on flights from Detroit to Zurich. When booking your flight, it is recommended to inform the airline about your dietary requirements in advance to ensure they can accommodate your needs.

  • How convenient are flights from Detroit to Zurich to persons with reduced mobility?

    All airlines flying from Detroit to Zurich have pet-friendly policies, which make it easier for pet lovers to fly with their pets. Most of these airlines, including Delta, SWISS, and Lufthansa, allow pets in cabin provide they their combined weight together with the carrier does not exceed 20 lbs.

  • Can I upgrade to first class after booking economy for flight from Detroit to Zurich?

    Whether you can upgrade your ticket from Detroit to Zurich depends on the airline's policies, availability, and specific fare rules. Delta and SWISS offer a chance of upgrading from economy to first class through their Delta One service and SWISS Upgrade Bargain. They offer upgrade method such as purchasing an upgrade with cash or miles, bidding for an upgrade through their Delta SkyMiles program for Delta Airlines or using complimentary upgrades for elite frequent flyer members.

  • Which airline has the best carry-on policy for flights from Detroit to Zurich?

    The best policy can depend on your specific needs and preferences. Carry on policies depend on airlines. Delta Air Lines allows passengers traveling in economy class on flights from Detroit to Zurich to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item. The carry-on bag should not exceed the dimensions of 22 x 14 x 9 inches while Swiss International Air Lines permits a carry-on bag of dimensions 21.7 x 15.7 x 9 inches.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Zurich?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Zurich was $266 for a one-way ticket and $413 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Detroit and on arrival in Zurich.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Zurich?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Zurich, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Zurich, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Zurich are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $877 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $907 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Zurich.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Zurich

  • Flights from Detroit to Zurich make either one stop or two stops along the way depending on the airline you choose. For instance, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Netherlands serve as the layover airport for flights by Delta from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Other common layover airports along this route include Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in France an Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany.
  • Different airlines have specific policies regarding seating and fees for children and infants. These policies can vary depending on the airline and the specific route. Delta SWIS, and Lufthansa offer a discounted fare for flights, from Detroit to Zurich route. A ticket must be purchased for children aged two and above and they will have their own seat.
  • Less popular routes for flights from Detroit to Zurich are those that do not have direct flights. Therefore, you can pay less by traveling from Detroit to Zurich via a European Hub or the major cities like London, Paris or Geneva. Depending on your flexibility you can consider flying to Zurich Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) or Geneva Airport (GVA) instead if ZHR and the connect to Zurich by bus.
  • Booking Delta or SWISS for your travel from Detroit to Zurich is advantageous because these airlines have DTW as of their hubs. Their high number of daily flights increases your chances of finding a flight that works with your schedule.
  • Delta, Lufthansa, and SWISS committed to carbon-neutral growth and have invested in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects. They are also working to reduce waste, recycle materials and minimize single-use plastics on board their flights.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Zurich

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 7993 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Oct 2025LAX - SFO
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

Friendly and professional flight crew. Aside from departure delay after boarding, easy flight and smooth landing.

Great smooth flight. Had a seating change, but that was an improvement. Thanks United Airways Crew.

Allow me to book extra bag check in as free though I packed in 1 luggage but that was 7 LBS overweight so make another bag to free check in.

I would like to get my money back. I flight was 4 hours late on the way to detroit, And same on my way back to Brussels they cancelled my flight and give me an other ticket and i had to wait 5 hours.

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

My seat was one of those that couldn't recline, but the problem was that it was abnormally upright, so the headrest actually made the seat concave, which was uncomfortable and hard on my lower back. I had to ball my jacket up and use it as lumbar support. goodness I had it with me.

Very Bad experience with Swiss, they robbed me for additional baggage and misguided. The flight was delayed for 2hr 55 minutes, screens were not functional and food was also bad.

Boarding was so so after zone 3 was called all other zones went in

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

Plane left an hour late, I missed my connection and my bow case was never even loaded on the plane in VA. I deal with this type of nonsense everytime I fly air canada.

For goodness sake, board from the back of the plane to the front and assign overhead space. It would fix everything. Seriously.

Elderly female flight attendant was not customer friendly. There were only about 12 people on a regional jet that had about 60 seats. There were 8 exit row seats and none of them were taken. We attempted to sit in those seats and the flight attendant gave the standard " you didn't pay for those" so she would not allow us to move. What harm would that have caused ? They assigned seats to 5 of the 12 people in 2 rows, row 20 and 21. A simple friendly customer experience gesture of allowing us to sit in exit rows would have gone a long way in me having a very favorable impression on Air Canada. After that I have very poor impression of Air Canada and will not fly with them when I can avoid it.

The boarding process seem to take longer than necessary, resulting in a 20+ minute delay

It was too cold in the plane my feet froze

Service was excellent. Food and drinks were very good except for a greasy lump of a donut at the end of the flight that left us both feeling internally disgusted.

Handling our luggage was the biggest issue - they lost it and we got it almost 3 days later. Really threw off the beginning of our trip and we really had to change our itinerary accordingly.

Seat was hard and uncomfortable and the temperature too warm and uncomfortable.

No meals included on this long international flight. Most airlines will offer you a meal when flying internationally. Not Icelandair. Your included choices are water and coffee. Poor customer service. The airport was also very confusing.

Worst airline I’ve ever flown. Delayed 5.5 hrs, missed connecting flight, and missed an entire day of vacation. Zero customer service

Everything sucked. No food, one small glass of water, a tiny coffee, 5.5 hour delay with no customer service. Would never recommend flying them.

The crew was wonderful at check in, the gate and on board. Felt the luggage had more room than the passengers. The seats were smaller than most domestic U.S. airlines. I'm only 5'2" and I had little legroom. There were only 2 bathrooms in coach. Needed more. The flight was very smooth but not the most comfortable.

There was no lounge at Boston for us to use. Typically flying first class overseas comes with lounge privileges. The seats did not recline even a little. My headset only worked on one side. I felt like I was flying on Ryan Air, not Icelandic Air.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

We just made it to our connecting flight. A long, long speed walk!

We didn't get the coffee with breakfast in the morning.. 30 mins lazer I asked flight attendant why don't we get coffee now at least.. after the breakfast..she said that captain announced possible turbulences fee minutes ago, which didn't ecplain why we didn't get it with the breakfast..breakfast was very poor btw..just little pastry which you can eat in 4 little bites. Turbulences fortunately didn't even happen.. but we didn't get that more than necessary coffee in the morning after the night flight with very poor sleep.. They just served breakfast 1 hour afzer we took off..at like 11 PM.. that doesn't make sense at all.. Also, flight attendants weren't very nice..they looked like they're not happy with their job.. :/

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

I think they overbooked Frankfurt to New York and bumped me off. This changed my return travel I arrived home about 4 hours late. Almost 24 total travel time Totally unacceptable Would not travel with United

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

Everything went smoothly and the staff was very kind. I’m glad I purchased the extra leg room for my long flight; it was totally worth it. We were served 2 meals for a 9 hour flight which I was not expecting and they were very tasty. I appreciated them being vegetarian. Customs line in Munich was long; I had a choice to have a 1 hr 40 min layover or 2 hr 40 min layover; I took the longer layover which I was thankful for because my flight was delayed 30 minutes and there’s a good chance I would have missed my connecting flight. This was my very first international flight and I would fly Discover again without hesitation. Thank you for taking good care of me!

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