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One popular option is an airport shuttle, with fares to LAX around $30.00. The FlyAway bus offers service from Union Station, Long Beach, Hollywood, and Van Nuys to LAX. Fares are from $8.00 to $9.75 depending on where you start. The Metro’s Green Line is the least expensive of all, and it gets close to LAX. There is a shuttle to take you the rest of the way. The fare for the Metro is about $2.00.

Shopping in the Great Hall is world-class, thanks to the inspiration it took from Rodeo Drive, the retail therapy capital of the world. Get your trip started with some pampering and self-care at ExpressSpa. Grab a shower, get a manicure, pedicure, and even a massage before takeoff. Check in with the office and catch up on email in one of the great lounges.

The public transportation system in Zürich is top-notch, including trams and trains, buses, lake, and river ferries, even a cable car. Trains run every 5-10min from Zürich Airport to Zürich Main Station. The ride takes only 10min and drops you in the center of town. Purchase a Zürich Card online, and much of this excellent transportation becomes free.

If you know you’ll be needing some downtime when you land in Zürich, you’ll have options. If it’s just some freshening up you’ll need, there are shower facilities located onsite. The entry fee includes the use of toiletries, hairdryers, and towels. Looking to get some rest and spend some time settling in? The Radisson Blu is directly connected to the airport and offers a wide range of amenities for weary travelers.

Look for Travelex Bancomat, with locations throughout the airport, to handle all your currency exchange needs. They also offer ATM services, which may give you a better rate than exchanging US dollars for Swiss francs. Some are 24 hours, so no matter what time you land you’ll be able to take care of your banking.

US citizens do not need to get a visa to enter Zurich if they plan on staying in Switzerland for under 90 days. However, your US passport must be valid for three months after your planned departure date. You may be required to show proof of funds (e.g., a valid credit card) and proof of return flight.

There are bag icons by the fare on your KAYAK search results that will tell you how many pieces of luggage, carry-on and check-in, are included in the cost. If you want to add more, you can do so with the Fee assistant option, and the fares will be updated as necessary to reflect the added baggage.

ZRH has facilities and services to help travelers with special needs or reduced mobility. If you notify the airline at least 48 hours before arrival, including the type of assistance required, an attendant will be arranged to meet you and help you from arrival to baggage claim and ground transportation to Zurich. Please note that you will need a key to access the disabled toilets, which you can request from the Switzerland info desks.

You can find out about the inflight entertainment available on your flight choices by expanding the plane information in your KAYAK search results. For example, there are Swiss Air nonstop flights from LAX to ZRH that offer seatback entertainment systems with on-demand videos as well as USB ports if you prefer to use your own mobile device.

To help you select the best dates to fly to Zurich from Los Angeles, KAYAK offers a color-coded calendar to give you a quick preview of the fares. Green dates are the most inexpensive, while red ones are the most expensive. Yellow dates are in between.

If you have time before your flight to Zurich, you may want to take a walk around the terminals to enjoy the artwork installations from local and regional artists. You may also get the chance to view live entertainment from musicians and cultural performers as well. If you are feeling a little anxious about your journey, you could relieve some stress with the volunteer dogs of the Pups Unstressing Passengers program.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only SWISS operates flights between Los Angeles and Zurich.

Flights from Los Angeles to Zurich usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Zurich:

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $415 round-trip via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared to $1,257 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 10% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Los Angeles to Zurich route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $886 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,195, a difference of $309. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Zurich route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 49 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Zurich flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 6:37 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 7:37 am.

The flight takes about 11h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $998. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Zurich takes 11h 07m, covering 5,921 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Zurich are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $592.

SWISS is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Zurich flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 24m, compared with 14h 39m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 14h 57m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Zurich is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Zurich range from $796 to $1,302, with an average of $998 over the past 12 months. Anything below $796 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Zurich flights:

• • SWISS
• • United Airlines