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$278 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Zurich

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Cheapest round-trip
$489
Overall average: $713
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 4/16Sun 4/19
JFK - ZRH • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$700
Typical prices: $724-$962
SWISS
Sun 5/3Tue 5/12
EWR - ZRH • Non-stop
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SWISS Economy offers 31-inch seat pitch and 11-inch screens.
The train station at ZRH provides quick access to Zurich.
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Cheap Flights from New York to Zurich (NYC-ZRH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Zurich 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Zurich

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 2:10 pm
JFK
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ZRH
15h 00m
2 stops
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2:55 pm - 3:40 pm
ZRH
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JFK
30h 45m
2 stops
$489Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, Apr 28
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5:10 pm - 7:40 pm
JFK
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ZRH
20h 30m
2 stops
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1:20 pm - 3:40 pm
ZRH
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JFK
32h 20m
1 stop
$490Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 16
Condor Logo
4:25 pm - 8:50 am
JFK
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ZRH
10h 25m
1 stop
Condor Logo
8:00 am - 2:25 pm
ZRH
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JFK
12h 25m
1 stop
$492Condor
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, May 3
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10:05 pm - 7:05 pm
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ZRH
39h 00m
2 stops
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6:10 am - 8:05 pm
ZRH
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JFK
19h 55m
1 stop
$493TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
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5:20 pm - 2:10 pm
EWR
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ZRH
14h 50m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 2:59 pm
ZRH
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EWR
24h 34m
1 stop
$495Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
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10:05 pm - 1:00 pm
JFK
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ZRH
32h 55m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:20 am - 8:05 pm
ZRH
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JFK
19h 45m
1 stop
$496TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, May 12 - Thu, May 21
Condor Logo
4:25 pm - 8:50 pm
JFK
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ZRH
22h 25m
1 stop
Condor Logo
8:00 am - 2:25 pm
ZRH
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JFK
12h 25m
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$499Condor
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 29
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1:00 pm - 8:05 am
LGA
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ZRH
13h 05m
1 stop
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10:10 am - 6:41 pm
ZRH
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LGA
14h 31m
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$754Delta
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 29
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11:00 am - 8:05 am
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ZRH
15h 05m
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10:10 am - 6:41 pm
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LGA
14h 31m
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$755Delta
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
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7:25 pm - 8:05 am
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ZRH
30h 40m
1 stop
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1:25 pm - 10:56 am
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LGA
27h 31m
1 stop
$791United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Zurich flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Zurich?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Zurich departing in April.

What is the cheapest New York to Zurich flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from New York to Zurich costs $498 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Zurich (ZRH). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 6% cheaper than other New York-Zurich routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Zurich, 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 Zurich is January, where tickets cost $621 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,045 and $906 respectively.

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

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 $655 on average.

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

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 Zurich, 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 Zurich, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Zurich

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on SWISS and ZRH

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$282
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from New York to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Zurich

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Zurich?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Zurich was $278 for a one-way ticket and $489 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Zurich?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in New York and on arrival in Zurich.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Zurich?

    New York is served by 3 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Zurich. You will leave New York from one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be arriving at Zurich.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Zurich?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Zurich flight route: SWISS, United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Iberia, and JetBlue.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Zurich?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Zurich flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Zurich?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Zurich, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Zurich?

    There are nonstop flights from New York to Zurich on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Zurich, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Zurich are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $819 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $798 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Zurich?

    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 Zurich.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from New York 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 Zurich?

    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 to Zurich with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Zurich

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $395 or less one-way and $743 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Zurich?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York to Zurich.
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Direct departures

New York to Zurich

Monday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Tuesday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Wednesday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Thursday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Friday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Saturday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Sunday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

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Direct returns

Zurich to New York

Monday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Tuesday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Wednesday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Thursday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Friday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Saturday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Sunday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Zurich. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Zurich? 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8315 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
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Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

8.0 ExcellentMary, Mar 2026
LGA - MKE
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Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

It was good. The leg room was not great in Row 1.

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

The noise in the plane made the highest level of sound in the entertainment system ineffeective. The leg room was better than most flights bu the seats are not made for comfort. Food was ok but nothing to look forward too.

OK they lost my hold luggage but notified me straight away. My main complaint, after losing my suitcase, I was told my cabin bag had to go into the hold because of it’s size. I, obviously, didn’t want this to happen bearing in mind what happened to my suitcase and when I voiced my concerns I didn’t get an explanation I was just told it would be taken from me on entering the aircraft. Looking around I was surprised to see many passengers not only with larger bags than mine but sometimes two or three bags,taking them onto the aircraft. In the end, nobody bothered taking my bag off me so I just walked on with it. The whole procedure was disjointed, poorly explained and not terribly efficient.

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.

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.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Flight on time. Excellent service in Premium Economy. Great food served and cleaned up promptly. Unfortunately the climate control was malfunctioning and it was very cold and felt a bit like camping. Cold helps with sleep though so not complaining too much. Slept well. It asks to rate "entertainment". I do not like any IFE, don't shove a big screen in my face—I have my own phone if I want it. So this will always get low ratings.

Once boarding started it was pretty quick. Food was inedible; cold and salty..

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Same thing as flight from Pheonix to Newark. Uograded and Promised extra leg room and when I got to the seat it had none.

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

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Although our flight was delayed the overall boarding process was very smooth and the crew was accommodating.

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

Crew members were excellent. The seat wasn’t the best as well as a food options.

5 of my 7 pieces of luggage are missing and they cant call to find out where it is. I have to fill out a form and wait for them to mail it to me in several days (if they find it). That does not work for my travel itinerary. I need my full ticket cost refunded please.

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!!

The real reason why the flying experience with Icelandair ---was mediocre was because of not being able to enter DC airspace yesterday evening. This obviously was out of your control and do realize this is a safety issue. I did notice---that everything was being done to get us to Washington Dulles and we did arrive at Dulles SAFELY with just a 4 hour delay. Thank you!

Iceland Air severely damaged a checked bag. Additionally, the gate agent caused issues for many passengers who had standard-sized onboard bags that would have passed inspection by any other airline.

Nice, quick flight. There were lots of empty seats so they told me I could sit next to the emergency exit where I would have more legroom.

The staff was kind and helpful. There was no food, and you needed to bring your own earphones to use the entertainment, which I didn’t know.

They wouldn’t check in my luggage even though I had one checked bag prepaid. So I took my bag to the gate and tried to check it in there and two employees scolded me for bringing a large bag to the gate. I told them I was trying to check it in and that it was prepaid, and they said they couldn’t guarantee that it would arrive at my destination but they finally let me drop it off when boarding the plane and pick it up right after exiting the plane. There was no food, and there was no entertainment.

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.

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