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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Switzerland

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Zurich
Zurichnonstop$685
Geneva
Geneva2 stops$702
Zurich
Zurichnonstop$685
Geneva
Geneva2 stops$702
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Switzerland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Switzerland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Switzerland flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Switzerland from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport found in the last 5 days was to Geneva, at $685 round-trip. The most popular route is from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $695.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Switzerland?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Switzerland is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $851 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Switzerland is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $910.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Switzerland?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $910 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Switzerland?

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Switzerland is January, when tickets cost $679 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,087 and $1,077 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Switzerland?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Switzerland on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Switzerland?

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Switzerland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$272
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Zurich

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Switzerland: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from John F Kennedy Intl to Switzerland 
Verified travelerFlew with SWISS-Jun 2026
Check the recline of your seat and the seat in front of you to make sure you don’t get crushed/crush anyone.
CorinneFlew with SWISS-Dec 2023
Note that you have to pay extra for checked luggage on certain economy flights. Be at the airport 3 hours prior, security check can take time.

FAQs - booking Switzerland flights

  • Do I need a visa to fly from New York's John F. Kennedy Airport to Switzerland?

    American citizens will not need to secure visas before catching flights from New York's John F. Kennedy Airport to Switzerland as long as they won't be staying in Switzerland for more than 90 days. You'll only need to bring a valid passport to get into Switzerland.

  • Which airports might be used for layovers between New York and Switzerland?

    Many airports are utilized by airlines for layovers while flying from New York to Switzerland. A few of the most common options include Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Munich Airport (MUC), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • What are the best airlines for those flying from New York to Switzerland with kids?

    Those flying from New York to Switzerland with children should think about flying with an airline like Delta. It will set your kids up with everything they'll need to stay busy during your flight, including activity kits and family-friendly movies.

  • How can I make my flight from New York to Switzerland more eco-friendly?

    You can help make your flight from New York's John F. Kennedy Airport to Switzerland more eco-friendly by flying with an airline that takes sustainability every bit as seriously as you do. United Airlines is on a mission to become carbon-neutral, and it's trying to hit this goal by updating its aircraft and finding ways to eliminate waste from flights.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Switzerland?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Switzerland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Switzerland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Switzerland 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Switzerland?

    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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Switzerland with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Switzerland?

    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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Switzerland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Switzerland

  • There won't be any shortage of airline options for those shopping for flights from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Switzerland. Aer Lingus, Delta, Icelandair, SWISS, and United Airlines all offer flights to the different airports in Switzerland. Use this to your advantage by searching for affordable flights from these airlines that will get you to Switzerland fast.
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland's largest city Zurich is the most popular airport for those booking flights from New York's John F. Kennedy Airport to Switzerland. As a hub for SWISS, you'll be able to find plenty of flight options that will land at this particular airport. But you will also have the chance to choose from a couple of other airports in Switzerland, including Geneva Airport (GVA) near Geneva and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (EAP) near Basel.
  • If you're looking for nonstop flights from New York's John F. Kennedy Airport to Switzerland, United Airlines and SWISS offer direct flights to Zurich and Geneva.
  • If you'd like to fly in complete comfort when traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Switzerland, flying first class might be the way to go as long as you can afford it. You'll get access to amenities like lie-flat seats and extensive dining and in-flight entertainment options when flying first class with airlines like Aer Lingus and SWISS.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport has more than a few lounges you can use to relax while waiting for flights to Switzerland to board, such as American Airlines Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, Lufthansa Senator Lounge, and Emirates Lounge. The Centurion Lounge is available to both American Express customers and anyone willing to pay a small fee to gain access to it.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Switzerland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Switzerland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8536 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Everything was very good or excellent, but the seats were extremely uncomfortable and painful.

8.0 ExcellentNicholas, Sep 2026
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Everything was very good or excellent, but the seats were extremely uncomfortable and painful.

We were delayed 2 hours because of a broken seat. Other than that it was a very nice flight.

an he late. super rude gate agent, to every person. spoke down at people.

One of the restrooms didn’t work. The ones that did never got replenished. Flight attendant just sitting there on their phone. No notification that the bathroom was broken so long lines. Apathetic crew.

Both of my flights to and from JFK experienced significant delays. Most notably, my first flight was delayed by six hours due to crew members being affected by delays on a previous flight. While I understand that disruptions can occur, Delta’s staffing and operational planning should include sufficient contingency measures to handle situations like this rather than placing the full burden of those delays on customers. Additionally, the $12 meal voucher offered as compensation was inadequate, particularly given the high cost of food and beverages at the airport. Considering the length of the delay and the substantial inconvenience caused, I believe more meaningful compensation would have been appropriate.

We were skipped when the snack cart passed and then the attendant said we weren’t . I am disabled and was in a row toward the back of the plane which was very difficult for me to navigate. Disabled people should not be forced to walk the plank.

Our flight was delayed multiple times and then canceled at almost 1 in the morning. We are a family of 7, traveling with 5 young children. When the flight we were supposed to fly on finally arrived after waiting all day after an international flight into JFK we were informed our flight was in need of a copilot and once they located one we would take off. Then our flight was cancelled because the copilot was over his hours and they couldn't locate another. They knew before taking off from the previous location that the copilot would be unable to fly. They could have communicated the cancellation of the flight hours in advance. Once they cancelled and the pilot and copilot got off the flight, they joked about it. While there are understandably limits on flight time for pilots, they can still handle the situation in a professional manner. The late cancellation resulted in angry passengers that required police intervention in the airport. It also occurred so late and included other delta flights that after trying 15 different hotels, we were unable to secure a hotel room, they were all booked. No rental cars were available in the area either. We ended up staying in the airport with the 5 children. We made it home after 54 hours of travel with maybe 2 hours of sleep. Our luggage was lost and had to be claimed at the airport at our final destination. This was the worst trip I have ever taken and the worst airport I have ever spent time in. I met two individuals in the airport that were kind and helpful; Tonya Maingot Williams from the can we hel desk that worked to help get us rebooked and home, as well as provide us with care bags for our extended stay in the airport. The other individual was Danielle from Buffalo Wild Wings that was so very kind when we found a place to take our family we were traveling with to eat, all 11 of us and we were able to sit down together to enjoy a meal during such a stressful time.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

Wonderful, i asked at front gate to change my seat up closer and they gave me a row with no one in it. Very kind of them as the flight was on the light side.

Great crew, great food, horrible aircraft seat spacing for a 9 hr flight.

The food could have been better but everything else was superb.

The flight attendants are amazing. The plane itself was not in good shape for passenger comfort. A good share of seat reclines were broken so they went back an unlimited amount, which meant the person in front of me was fully in my lap (the crew helped me find another seat but that would not have been possible on a full flight). Moisture from the ventilation was also dripping on me. And the entertainment system is almost impossible to hear.

Bad experience overall. Crew did not provide food for our 2 year old (even though we specifically bought a child infant seat for her and literally bought another full price flight), which was unacceptable. And we had to pay $310 each way to carry our ski equipment even though they advertise it as something that is free. Tickets were purchased the same way as usual, but they told us we had Economy Light tickets (I never elected to have such seats). Just plain manipulation and false advertisment. Very disappointed overall about this airline.

Poor. Seats uncomfortable. No leg room. Hot and humid the whole trip. Food and staffs were ok.

Flight was cancelled due to technical problems with the aircraft. It would be nice if SWISS would invest in new aircraft; that would for sure minimize the technical issues with (old) aircrafts.

So disappointed, the flight from Zurich to Sarajevo was delayed for two hours for no reason, they were also shifting gate several times prior taking off

Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

Everything was perfect. I would’ve liked better selections for entertainment, but I slept most of the time, so it wasn’t really an issue.

Old plane, food not that great - lacked taste. Crew was nice but strict.

Upon departing and landing, the man seating in front of me had his seat leaning back. Taking off nobody told him anything. Landing someone from the crew said something but the passenger ignored him and nobody followed up. Felt a bit unsecured. If this that is some of the basics are missed, what else was overlooked?

Flight was completely full January 9th? I problem i had the stewardess was bumping into me constantly walking by? very annoying.. on Austrian air I dint have this issue at all...

I have paid for extra legroom on my flight. My seat was broken and did not recline. The crew could not fix it and refused to provide me with another seat

The check in not ok! Demanding that we check our carry ons on check in! When there was plenty of available space inside the plane! And the staff at check- in was rude and not helpful and I was traveling with my autistic son and his service dog! Boarding was easy since we were priority boarding! The crew was ok expect from one guy flight attendant that was actually great!

The flight got canceled and you just send an email in the middle of the night and no solution to how to get on the next flight or provide other solutions.

You cost me my time and did not compensate properly. Gfy.

It was ok. Vegan meal was good, however no complimentary alcoholic beverages.

The food service was absolutely rubbish. Very arrogant crew. Does Scandinavian airlines think everyone eats meat??? I paid for my flight but could not eat anything because I am vegetarian!!! I was hungry for 7 hours . I demand for refund! This is absolutely unacceptable!!!! If you want more customers keep an open mind!!! Cater to all meal needs. I have flown many airlines and I never make a special request online never! They always have vegetarian options. SAS has no idea of customer service. Shitty service

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Flight was delayed from 35 minute delayed aircraft arrival to 90 minute delay causing us to miss international connecting flight on SWISS resulting in 16 hour delay to reach detonation causing significant angst, monetary loss and discomfort. SWISS transfer desk and staff was like robots not willing to help at all.

Best part: It’s operated by All Nippon Airways. It’s quite literally comfortable, reliable and respected from boarding to landing each and every time. It’s perfection without extremity in lavishness — it’s how flying should always be!

Delays!!! Serious delays. I was told by a member of staff in LGA that I would miss my DEN to LAX flight connection, so I was put on a later flight. Due to delays I would have been able to have made my original flight, where I was sat in business class - seat 1A: I was put on my original flight but bumped from business - 1A to economy 33C. I want a refund for paying business class but only flying economy

The plane was delayed coming in and on the tarmac. I was coming from another flight so it made for a very long day. The stewardess kept trying to slam the overhead bins closed and I was worried that she had damaged my new luggage. They ran out of snacks and lccdsddd me a hummus box which was nice. It took them a very long time to pick up the garbage so I could not go to the washroom and had little time. To prepare for disbarment. The TV system was hard to control from the armrest and picture wasn’t clear. The crew did apologize several times for the lateness. It took the Denver airport an unusually long time to de-ice the plane.

Their app did not recognize my Aeroplan frequent flyer number and would not allow me access to my boarding card. Ground staff was readily available at the airport to print it out to me.

Excellent as always. Service was excellent and fully bilingual. Cannot complain .Will travel again. Always have and will continue. Highly recommended.

I didn't like breakfast, I prefer plain rolls with butter.

Condor is a very good airline. If you’re transferring in Frankfurt, make sure to allow at least two hours in case your flight is delayed. You’ll also need to go through passport control and then go back through security to get on your next flight, so a window of 2+ hours is needed just in case.

Food could be better. Service was just ok without any enthusiasm...

My flight was delayed twice. It finally left 24 hours later. In addition there were conflicting messages between kayak and condor that made the experience worse.

Some pretty unfriendly check in crew members. This is a no frills airline.

I did not get a flight from JFK to Portland nonexistent Condor flight 308 does not exist and JetBlue knew nothing and someone changed my ticket and eliminated that leg of the flight. I would love to know who’s going to pay for my $750 car rental.

I was disappointed by the crew - poor communication. The food was terrible. We payed for the headphones. What could have been better? EVERYTHING! And my luggage was lost for many, many days!!!

The food was excellent. I had a gluten-free special meal. The salmon was restaurant quality. However, the drink offering was meager. Sparse service, glasses filled half way and when asked for a refill on white wine was told by one crew member that it would cost me extra. But then an hour later another crew member brought it to me finally. — The big problem was that it wasn’t a Condor crew but Condor swapped out its cabin crew w Wamos Airlines Crew last second, because the aircraft needed to be swapped out. The machine used was very old. In-flight amenities of pre-century levels. We paid extra for more legroom but my son’s video monitor (at pre-2000 Niveau) didn’t work at all. Felt like a 3rd class flight. In the end due to air craft change we left 1.5 hours late and the airline did not attempt to make up the time in-flight. So we missed our connecting flight to Nuremberg. There was no attendant to help us with what to do and how to retrieve our luggage. It was quite complicated navigating our way through FRA airport and eventually they put us on a train, and we spent 2.5 hours traveling to Nbg.

No blankets were provided for my flight from NY to Frankfurt. Meals were were cold and tasteless. The flight was delayed almost 2 hours which caused me to miss my connecting flight. The pilot said ground crew would provide accommodation for connecting passengers but none were there to provide any assistance.

Boarding was a mess and started much later than stated.

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