$235 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Switzerland

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Cheap Flights from New York to Switzerland

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$457
Geneva
Geneva1 stop$335
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$457
Geneva
Geneva1 stop$335

Book Cheap New York to Switzerland Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Switzerland 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Switzerland

Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
11:55 pm - 5:30 pm
EWR
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GVA
11h 35m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:20 pm - 10:00 pm
GVA
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EWR
11h 40m
1 stop
$335TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 5
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
11:10 pm - 6:35 pm
EWR
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GVA
13h 25m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
3:55 pm - 9:10 pm
GVA
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EWR
11h 15m
1 stop
$380TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 8
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 12:10 pm
EWR
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ZRH
12h 25m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 1:15 pm
ZRH
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EWR
30h 35m
1 stop
$457Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 3
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 pm
EWR
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ZRH
20h 10m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 3:40 pm
ZRH
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EWR
11h 15m
1 stop
$458Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 19
United Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 6:40 am
LGA
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ZRH
10h 41m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 6:41 pm
ZRH
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LGA
12h 56m
1 stop
$497United Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
United Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 7:40 am
LGA
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ZRH
10h 41m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 6:41 pm
ZRH
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LGA
12h 56m
1 stop
$498United Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 17
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:50 pm
EWR
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BSL
25h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 7:46 am
BSL
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EWR
30h 41m
2 stops
$527Delta
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 17
British Airways Logo
9:35 pm - 3:05 pm
EWR
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BSL
11h 30m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:05 pm - 2:50 pm
BSL
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EWR
24h 45m
1 stop
$529British Airways
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 9:50 am
EWR
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BSL
10h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 6:38 pm
BSL
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EWR
17h 33m
2 stops
$531Delta
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 24
British Airways Logo
4:05 pm - 3:05 pm
LGA
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BSL
18h 00m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:00 am - 7:16 am
BSL
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LGA
25h 16m
2 stops
$533British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Switzerland flights

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

What is the cheapest New York to Switzerland flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Switzerland from New York found in the last 72 hours was to Zurich, at $385 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 72 hours was $385.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York to Switzerland?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

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 $742 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Switzerland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Switzerland, 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 New York to Switzerland is January, when tickets cost $646 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,041 and $884 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Switzerland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Switzerland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Switzerland on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Switzerland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Switzerland, 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 New York to Switzerland, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$235
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Zurich

FAQs - booking Switzerland flights

  • Is a visa required to travel to Switzerland from New York?

    No, U.S. citizens are not required to obtain a tourist visa to travel from New York to Switzerland. However, this is under certain conditions. U.S. citizens do not need a Swiss visa as long as they have a flight leaving the Schengen area within less than 90 days from their entry date, and they are only visiting the country for tourism purposes.

  • Are there direct flights from New York to Switzerland?

    Yes, there are direct flights to both Zurich and Geneva in Switzerland. These non-stop routes operate out of either the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), serving the New York area. The airlines that offer these direct flights are Swiss Air, from both airports, and United Airlines from Newark Liberty International Airport.

  • Which airport is best to fly into to visit the Matterhorn?

    If you are traveling to Switzerland to see the iconic Matterhorn mountain, the closest arrival airport to this Swiss attraction is Geneva International Airport (GVA). However, if you wish to explore more of the Swiss Alps and not only the Matterhorn, the drive from Zurich Airport to the Matterhorn mountain is a spectacular scenic route through the Alps range.

  • Is there public transportation from Zurich Airport to the city center?

    Yes, there are bus, tram and train services operating out of Zurich Airport. If your final destination is the city center of Zurich, there are multiple trains of the Swiss SBB railway that go to the Old Town in under 30min. You can purchase your train tickets directly at the airport at the SBB ticket machines or counters.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York 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 to Switzerland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York 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 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 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 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 to Switzerland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • 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 $745 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 $792.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Switzerland

  • Flying to Zurich Airport (ZRH) from New York is the best way to reach Switzerland and most of its northern area. Top Swiss sites like the capital city of Bern, the Rhine falls and the picturesque medieval city of Lucerne are all less than a couple of hours away from Zurich Airport by car or train.
  • Even though there are direct flights between New York and Switzerland, generally there are more options and more affordable tickets for those that have connecting flights. The location of these connecting airports depends on the airline you fly with. However, a lot of them stop in Madrid.
  • Both Zurich Airport and Geneva Airport have convention centers onsite as well as hotels, either within the airport’s premises or its vicinity. This is a convenient service for passengers traveling from New York to Switzerland on business, following tight schedules.
  • For those passengers traveling to the southeast of Switzerland, the closest and most convenient airport to fly into may be in Italy. In this case, you may want to search for flights from New York to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) instead.
  • When traveling from New York to Switzerland, you will need to exchange some of your USD into the Swiss currency, the Swiss franc (CHF). You can change some pocket money at any arrival airport in Switzerland. However, there are generally better deals at currency exchange spots in the city.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Switzerland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8127 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

10.0 ExcellentZebrina, Jan 2026
LGA - CAE
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It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

The flight itself was fine, but due to a snow delay my connection to Lisbon was delayed by six hours. Despite this, Swiss Air still managed to lose my luggage. Not acceptable. Someone else on the flight also lost their luggage.

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.

Flight from Warsaw to Zurich was just OK but the food selection for purchase was very limited. They were out of sandwiches from the very beginning

No food was served on this short flight and we had no entertainment. Please add a box to check. We were served delicious Swiss chocolate though! The boarding process was fast and the crew very friendly.

Water bottles could be in more sustainable packaging than plastic bottles

It was much better than most airlines we have flown with. It remo des me Swiss Air 25 years ago.

Horrible!! The WiFi was not working, the food was awful

We’ve never been more uncomfortable on a flight than we have on this particular one. The seats in front of us reclined so far back that when the person reclined their seat of broccoli, it almost hit me in the face and left me with literally no room to move that said I had to recline my seed in which made the person behind me upset. It seemed like the seats also would recline without even pressing the button in the armrest and would unrecline as well for that same reason, and it also seemed that some seats reclined more than others. The bottom cushions of the seat were so thin that even after one hour of an 11 hour flight, our tailbones were so sore. It seemed like an overall old airplane. It also didn’t have individual air vents and it was extremely hot the entire flight. Several passengers were commenting on how hot it was. The breakfast was some kind of flavorless triangle, puffy egg, laying in a watery bed of steamed peppers and onions and spinach. It was not appetizing at all. The flight crew was extremely nice so that was a nice thing this flight attendant. They let us try different types of Swiss sodas, which was really nice and the dinner was actually delicious but still overall given the other considerations. It was pretty much a miserable flight without basic seat comfort.

Zürich-NY part of the trip was really good! Enjoyed professionalism and courtesy of the crew, comfort and cleanliness of the aircraft.

Smooth boarding, on time flight, decent food and entertainment options.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Aircraft was noisy, old and never dimmed the lights on a night flight even on business class! I flew 17 times on United and probably another 40 on other airlines United USA /Europe flights were the worst to include luggage delayed once going to europe and once coming back

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Flight and crew were great. United didn't inform crew of immigration process which was disappointing!

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

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

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Food was poorly timed and not good.. Hand held snacks, really. I kept asking for water and never got any. Service was rushed for a 7-hour flight.

Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

Fantastic. The only thing - out of my six luggage one was lost in Copenhagen, however it was delivered Home 3 Days later so all great..

The crew was friendly, the flight was pleasant. Thank you for your service!

Our trip plan from Kayak stated we were flying SAS. That was not true. The first leg was a Delta flight. We wasted 25 minutes before finding out to check in with the correct airline. Then our SAS flight for the second leg arrived 25 minutes late, and our third leg flight with SAS closed the gate knowing the flight delay was SAS’s fault, and that this flight would only be backed up 5 minutes. The final kicker was that between Delta and SAS, they lost all our checked luggage.

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...

Amazing! Everyone was so nice and the food was so good!!

Terrible customer service. The flight attendants were rude. We experienced significant turbulence for a large portion of the flight and there was very little check in from the flight deck. The space was extremely limited to the point where it felt like torture. Never again

I was surprised how good an American airline can be - I was really impressed.

Excellent service throughout. Airport process is quick and easy. Very courteous staff. Great service in the plane! Just outstanding punctuality and service overall!!

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

Over all experience was good. However the connection time was too short at CPG. We missed our connecting flight to AMS as the passport control line was too long and by the time we got our passport control done it was too late I wish there were some SAS staff to help us out at the passport control center Though they put us in a KLM flight from CPG to AMS, That flight was also delayed by over two hours

Delays at check-in, seemed like they were short ground staff at the time and some passengers needed extra processing.

Problems checking in both on the laptop and on the app. No free seating available at check-in as advertised - must pay for EVERY seat between $23 and $75. No way to cancel seat choice. App menus and site menus are not responsive, and some items are impossible to find. Crew and mobile assistance are friendly and helpful.

Food - Non-Existent. You pay for everything. It is strictly Pay-to-Play!

The Experience Was Torture Spend a few extra dollars and avoid Icelandair at all costs. There is absolutely no refreshments, no food, no drinks. Only water, coffee, tea are free and at only half a tiny cup. Entertainment is limited selection of films, shows and mostly outdated. The seats are smaller than usual, with no cushion, no pillows, no blankets. First time in my life have I witness an airline asking for donations in spare change for a charity. With all the money Icelandair saves by starving the passenger, they can afford to give this charity on their own.

Having been prepared for paying for everything on board other than water, coffee and tea the service was OK. Food and drink is expensive but the food was OK if limited in scope. Plane was clean and obviously well serviced. After complaining about having to walk in wind and rain to a get a bus to the airport the same thing happened at Portland. I’m sure you could get a terminal gate flight, complimentary food and drink for not much more money without traipsing through rain and slush in Reykjavik. Not bad but not great.

They had a 4 hour delay and left my luggage in Iceland and it didn’t arrive in Portland until 11/1

It was too cold in the plane my feet froze

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.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Switzerland

Cabin classes available on flights to Switzerland. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.