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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 4:25 pm and lands at 12:11 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 6:01 am.

The flight takes about 7h 46m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich takes 7h 46m, covering 3,918 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.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich range from $695 to $1,105, with an average of $866 over the past 12 months. Anything below $695 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $866 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $480 round-trip via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared to $945 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $57–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 767-300 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and evening flights for 0%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich flights:

• SWISS
• Delta
• United Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $347, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 28m.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $813 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $973, a difference of $160.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Zurich. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Delta

Flying via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 49m, compared with 11h 32m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 11h 39m via Milan Malpensa (MXP).

Zurich is 5 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Hallenstadion, Lindenhof and Stadion Letzigrund. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: 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.

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
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Zurich Airport (ZRH) is about 6 miles from the city center. Driving to central Zurich typically takes about 15 minutes. Tram line 10 takes about 35 minutes from ZRH to the city center.

Yes, parking is available at JFK. Options include the Long-Term Parking Lot, Terminal 4 Blue Lot, Terminal 5 Yellow Lot and Terminal 8 Red Lot.