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Cheap Flights from New York to Switzerland

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$673
Geneva
Geneva1 stop$326
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$673
Geneva
Geneva1 stop$326
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Price, demand and travel trends for New York to Switzerland flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from New York to Switzerland cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from New York to Switzerland are running about 10% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $854 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from New York to Switzerland right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from New York to Switzerland on KAYAK in the last week:

• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) from $326
• Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) from $650
• Zurich (ZRH) from $673

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York to Switzerland?

January is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $677. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,206.

When is the best time to book flights from New York to Switzerland?

Book your flights 13 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 21% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Switzerland is the cheapest to fly to from New York?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Switzerland are:

• Zurich (ZRH) (avg. price $868)
• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) (avg. price $919)
• Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) (avg. price $969)

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

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from New York to Switzerland, while Sunday is the most expensive. Fares run about 14% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from New York to Switzerland?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Switzerland during the morning with average prices of $807. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $931.

Key details for New York to Switzerland flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$267
Beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 30% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Newark Airport to Geneva

Flights from New York to Switzerland: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from New York 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.

Your New York to Switzerland flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from New York to Switzerland?

    Yes. Fares from New York to Switzerland are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $697 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from New York to Switzerland?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from New York to Switzerland have ranged from $697 to $1,206.

  • What are the main airports serving Switzerland?

    Switzerland has 7 airports. The three busiest are Zurich (ZRH) (62% of arrivals), Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) (36%) and Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) (2%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from New York to Switzerland?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 3 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • SWISS
    • United Airlines
    • Delta

  • Where in Switzerland can I fly nonstop from New York?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from New York to two destinations: Zurich and Geneva.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from New York to Switzerland?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from New York to Switzerland average $965 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) (avg. price $503)
    • Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) (avg. price $520)
    • Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) (avg. price $532)

  • How long is a flight from New York to Switzerland?

    Nonstop flights take 7h 46m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 7h 35m, from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH).

  • How often are flights from New York to Switzerland delayed and what's the average delay?

    16% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 31m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Switzerland?

    On flights from New York to Switzerland you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Switzerland?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Switzerland include:

    • Hallenstadion
    • Geneva International Conference Centre

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New York to Switzerland?

    The earliest nonstop flight from New York to Switzerland departs at 4:25 pm and the latest departs at 11:00 pm. Nonstop flights take about 7h 46m.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking New York to Switzerland flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 13 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 21% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for January when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Sunday cost about 14% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Zurich (ZRH) is the cheapest airport to fly into from New York. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Zurich, which is the most popular destination in Switzerland. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Interlaken, Lucerne and Geneva.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the nonstop route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Switzerland. If you'd rather save money, the route from Newark Airport via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) is usually the cheapest.
  • 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8694 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Wi-fi was out for the whole flight. I pay a premium to fly Delta because it has wifi and because it was out I didn’t get to work on anything I wanted to. I’ll have to make it up later this week by spending less time with my family.

6.0 GoodSusan, Oct 2026
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Wi-fi was out for the whole flight. I pay a premium to fly Delta because it has wifi and because it was out I didn’t get to work on anything I wanted to. I’ll have to make it up later this week by spending less time with my family.

I just wish the boarding process/time to take off after boarding was quicker and more efficient. I also wish that the overhead luggage was managed better. almost every time i fly there is no space for carry ons and they are either checked or I end up having to store it several rows back from my seat. Delta should not offer carryons for all customers if there is not actually space for everyone

Flight was fine, it was on-time and was not cancelled which is very good. However the small cabin bag was forced check-in although once I entered into the flight there was lot of space which would have accomodated 10 such bags. Moreover this caused delay on arrival of my bag due to which I missed my booked cab and had to wait for another 20 minutes before the next taxi (Uber) arrived.

Only flew a short distance from Buffalo to New York City JFK SO it was okay

Delta seems to be getting worse. They are trying to take any comfort away from poorer people to make more money selling it to the rich. I paid for delta comfort and on my flight from Rome to jfk I had a tv that would go on and off automatically and literally no electrical outlets or usbs worked which was advertised in the price of the fare. The infotainment system wasn’t fully working. Luckily the movies worked and the plane was needing a lot of repairs. The jfk to Tampa flight they stuck me next to this really larger guy who was half in my seat and they should have made other accommodations for him because now you’re interfering with the fare class I paid for and act like I shouldn’t care because I didn’t pay for first class. I couldn’t even pull out my tray table because of this guy. The safety video tv screen you couldn’t even see it. It made me a little scared to fly delta anymore, because if these planes are this much in need of servicing, I have to wonder if the plane is going to make it to the destination.

Delayed departure, 30min. but arrived nearly on time. Crew was reassuring.

First, off the bat, the Delta gate attendant was rude, inattentive and gave us an attitude when we asked for clarification of our seats for this rebooked flight as we missed our connecting flight due to the delay from Berlin. Flight attendants were all but friendly, rushed through for water refills so you couldn’t even catch them to request more water. Snacks were just OK. Headphones for the movies were so bad that with the airplane noise, the volume of the movie wouldn’t go up enough to even understand the voices. I had to turn on CC to even know what was being said.

The baseline is to have everything happen as expected. That is what happened with the small exception that climate control in the aircraft sss not turned on when boarding started making the aircraft very hot. All in all great experience!

Very crowded and the economy seats were the smallest and with the least legroom I have ever experienced. Cabin staff were excellent although the food service was chaotic as they were being each person their food individually instead of from the wagon.

Flight was very delayed so I was able to get on an earlier flight via stand-by. Crew communicated effectively around delay and worked to make customers comfortable. Wifi was ok, streaming TV was great. App functionality broke down once I was moved to stand-by on earlier flight.

Checking in and crew were great. Seats in front of you in economy recline so much that you can't get out of your seat. I guess thats why its economy....

Flight was on time. Could have been a little more comfortable. Baby cried all night.

The chicken on the flight Boston to Zurich wasn’t very good. It was bland passable. Too much sugar in the Cole slaw. Cabbage is an amazing veg and can be much more crisp and alive. Flight attendants were Wonderful! Seats were a bit beat up but okay. In economy it was tight when the person in front learned back the screen became too close.

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.

The layovers / connections were too short and too long. I SPRINTED to make the connection from OSL-JFK and then SAT for over 6 hours from JFK-BUF. I don’t mind a longer layover more than I want to RUN to make my next connection

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.

There was not even a single time where united airlines from lga has made to the gate straight , 1 hr if delay today

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.

Boarding was a bit chaotic, planes were on the oldish side. Otherwise, very nice flight. Would fly them again.

The flight took off two hours late. What was good was that I was getting an information on this earlier in the day. The lounge agent sent the passengers to the gate way too early. That was annoying. The food aboard was disgusting. The service aboard was okay. The seats were good. Overall, it's a very mediocre experience. Well, it's not a five-star airline and not one that aspires to be one. Comparing TAP Portugal to Iberia or Lufthansa, I'd rather see it as a three-star airline, even though it's website works much better than what Lufthansa has been trying to pull off for the past decade.

The plane was FABULOUS. The crew were wonderful and the food more than I expected.

Excellent experience - from boarding through the super smooth flight The food was mediocre and the app could be better but overall great experience

Flight attendants in business class were rather indifferent While in second leg operated by Portugalia TAP subsidiary were outstanfy

Horrible experience at tbe check in ladie she was very racist ,she doesn't speak portuguese too and forced me to check in my carrion bag and I saw everyone with carrion bag inside anda lot of space ,she was rude unprofessional

An old airplane with very uncomfortable seats in the Comfort “class! Small, narrow, and hard seat. Entertainment options are inferior, old movies. Boarding started at the back of the airplane, as we entered the aircraft last instead of after business class, risking the possibility that the comfort section would not have room for carry-on in the overhead bin. The food was ok. White wine was terrible. Overall, the flight felt worse than cheap airliners, and the price was as high as premium carriers.

The long wait at JFK made the trip horrible. Also not having enough buses when we deplaned was annoying

Great overall experience with TAP - would not hesitate to recommend for your next trip to or from Portugal

What didnt i like? You had to pay for seats after the booking was paid for. If i knew that beforehand i would have booked with emirates for a few dollars more

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