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Cheapest round-trip
$457
Typical prices: $690-$1,251
Icelandair
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SEA - ZRH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$623
Typical prices: $818-$1,502
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BOS - ZRH • Non-stop
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What is the cheapest flight to Zurich?
Seattle to Zurich is the cheapest route at $457 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.
How much is a flight to Zurich?
Average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Zurich from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.
On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Zurich costs $910, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Houston Hobby Airport average $450, while Seattle runs a bit higher at $675.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Zurich?
Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Zurich at $888 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $1,032.
What’s the cheapest month to fly to Zurich?
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for flights to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, then takes the median of all values for each month.
•January is the cheapest month to fly to Zurich with an average price of $673 round-trip. •June ($1,238) and July ($1,093) are the most expensive.
Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Zurich?
Average price for all round-trip flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.
Night flights to Zurich are the cheapest at $910 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,010.
What is a good deal for flights to Zurich?
Flights under $690 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Zurich at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from: •Houston Hobby Airport $450 •Seattle $523 •Orlando $564.
When are flights to Zurich the cheapest?
Flights to Zurich are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 13% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.
What are the most popular airlines flying to Zurich?
Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
SWISS is the most popular airline flying to Zurich among KAYAK users, followed by United Airlines and Delta.
Which airline offers the most nonstop flights to Zurich?
Based on KAYAK flight schedule data, reflecting busyness trends for the next 3 months. Weekly flight counts are averages and may change as airline schedules are updated.
SWISS operates the most nonstop flights to Zurich, with an average of 70 per week. United Airlines follows with 21 weekly nonstop flights. 5 airlines fly nonstop to this destination.
How many direct flights to Zurich are there each day?
There are around 16 daily direct flights to Zurich. 1% depart in the morning, 19% in the afternoon, 62% in the evening and 18% at night.
How many direct flights to Zurich are there each week?
There are 113 direct flights to Zurich each week. Friday is the day with the most departures at 15%.
How many long-haul flights are there to Zurich each week?
Based on KAYAK data for the upcoming 3 months.
There are 113 long-haul flights (6-12h) to Zurich each week, along with 0 medium-haul (3-6h) and 0 short-haul (up to 3h) flights.
How many cities have direct flights to Zurich?
Based on KAYAK data for the upcoming 3 months.
11 cities have direct flights to Zurich. New York has the most with 35 direct flights per week.
How often are flights to Zurich delayed?
Based on data over the past 3 months, flights to Zurich are delayed by 15 minutes or more 18% of the time, 1 percentage point above the national average of 17%. Summer months have the highest delay rate on average, at 24%.
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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.
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.
Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.
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Flights to Zurich: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences
Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Zurich
Order your choice of food in advance on the website. Take snacks as supplement as onboard food is inadequate
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-May 2026
check your reservation often to make sure your choices are still there.
Verified travelerFlew with SWISS-Dec 2025
Bring sleeping pills. Tylenol PM or Benadryl. That one with your meal. Fall asleep in 30 mins. Wear a warm jacket and you will sleep most of your flight and wake up refreshed.. There are little "wings" on the seat headrest you can pull forward to keep your head upright for a good sleep. Put your phone on low power mode for the flight. too.
Verified travelerFlew with SWISS-Sep 2024
Bring a neck pillow and a heavy sweater bc it does get cold. I used the blanket for my legs. Also: get a seat in the aisle.
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 questions about flights to Zurich, answered
Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.
How do I know if a flight to Zurich is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Zurich is around $690 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
How far is Zurich from downtown Zurich?
Zurich is 5.9 mi from downtown Zurich.
How long are nonstop flights to Zurich from different departure cities?
Nonstop flight time to Zurich varies depending on your departure city:
• From New York: 7h 35m • From Chicago: 8h 45m • From Miami: 9h • From San Francisco: 10h 55m • From Los Angeles: 11h
How expensive are last-minute flights to Zurich?
Last-minute fares to Zurich (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 15% higher than the average round-trip fare of $910.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Zurich?
SWISS operates the most flights from the United States to Zurich at 70 per week, and for this route SWISS is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Zurich. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.
Which airlines should I consider for flights to Zurich?
SWISS, United Airlines and Delta are the most popular airlines among KAYAK users flying to Zurich. SWISS has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.
How many flights serve Zurich?
Zurich receives 16 flights per day and 113 per week from across the world. New York has the most flights to Zurich, with 35 weekly flights.
What facilities are there for travelers with pets at Zurich Airport?
Zurich Airport has a trained animal care staff that will provide your furry friends with all the love and care they need. The airport also has air-conditioned and soundproofed animal holding areas, so they won’t get stressed out by all the ambient airport noise.
What is there to do while in Zurich Airport?
There are many activities at Zurich Airport for visitors to choose from. This could include embarking on tours of the facilities, sightseeing from the observation decks, and even experiencing flight simulators. There is also sports equipment available to rent, and showers are available if you want to clean off after exercising or just to freshen up.
What facilities are available for children and families at Zurich Airport?
Zurich Airport has play areas featuring video games, craft tables, toys for children of all ages, and even a foosball table. There is also a small kitchenette available for families with young children where you can warm up food or baby bottles. Additionally, you can host your child’s next birthday party at the airport if you were so inclined.
How do I get from Zurich Airport to downtown Zurich?
Zurich Airport is connected extremely well to public transit. Visitors can opt for taking a train, bus, shuttle, or tram all from within the premises of the airport to reach destinations all across the city, Switzerland, and even cities abroad. For many travelers, the train offers the easiest access to the downtown area, especially when considering luggage.
Does Zurich International Airport (ZRH) have lounges that I can pay for day access?
Yes, there is the Aspire Lounge located in Terminal E on the 2nd Floor near Gate E45, the Aspire Lounge located on the 3rd floor, and the Dnata Skyview Lounge located on the 2nd floor. All of these you can pay for day use at the door.
What are the sights closest to the Zurich International Airport (ZRH)?
Zurich is just a short journey from the airport and one of the main benefits of ZRH. is how well-connected the airport is to public transport from rail, bus, tram, and coach transfers. From the Main Station, you could either go to Uetliberg to check out views of the cityscape or explore the waterfront of Lake Zurich.
What hotels are in close proximity to Zurich International Airport (ZRH)?
ZRH has two on-site hotels the Transit Hotel which can be found at Gates B/D and the Alpine Garden Capsule Hotel with sleep capsules found just in front of check-in 1. There are also traditional hotels connected to the Airport Center and are just a five-minute walk from the main terminal, including the Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle, Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle, and the Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport. There is also a long list of hotels that provide free airport shuttles if you are looking to be closer to the city center.
What else can I do to kill time at the Zurich International Airport (ZRH)?
If fitness is your lifestyle ZRH boasts fitness spaces at the Airport Fitness and Wellness Center where a drop-in fee gives you access to all sorts of exercise equipment and classes as well as sauna access. The fitness center is located on the ground floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel.
Your guide to booking Zurich flights
From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
For the best chance at a low fare to Zurich, book around 5 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 13% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
For flights to Zurich, a good round-trip fare is around $690. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Zurich in January. Round-trip fares historically average $673, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
Before you book:
• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal. • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers. • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID. • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to evening to save up to $100 per round-trip. Evening flights to Zurich average $910 compared to $1,010 for afternoon flights.
Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class and route. On flights to Zurich, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, SWISS includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class and Delta includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
Once you arrive in Zurich, a few great places to start are Hallenstadion, Lindenhof and Stadion Letzigrund. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the main international airport serving Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city. Zurich Airport, also known as Kloten Airport, is one of the main international entry points to Switzerland and, due to the extensive rail network and small size of the country, it also serves as one of the main outlets for Swiss travelers going abroad.
Need to catch a train directly after your flight to Zurich? Fortunately, the Airport Center Railway Station sits directly underneath the airport and connects directly to Zurich Central Station. From Zurich Central Station, travelers can take trains to many of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations.
Feel like you need one last excursion before your flight out of Zurich Airport? One great option is to rent a bike from the Service Center and head out on a tour of the airport. There are also inline skates and nordic walking poles available for rent.
For travelers looking to rest without having to leave the airport, there are a plethora of lounge options and even a hotel inside the airport. The Transit Hotel offers both standard night rooms and day rooms as well. The hotel will even bus you to your gate if your flight departs before 6:30 a.m.
If you are feeling some hunger pangs after your flight to Zurich, why not pay a visit to the food court? Zurich Airport has a wide variety of dining options that are sure to satisfy any hunger. Some of the many restaurants include Umaizushi, Walter, and Helvetia Cafe Bar. There are also, of course, the standard airport options like Starbucks and McDonald’s.
The Zurich Airport (ZRH) is unique as it is the winner of World Travel’s ‘Best Airport in Europe’ Award. Check out this award-winning airport’s VIP Service, which will give you access to an experienced team, limousine transfers, VIP lounges, and porter services which can be booked on the airport website.
Be sure to download the Zurich Airport (ZRH) App for real time information on flight arrivals, departures, and check-in, waiting times at security, and interactive maps of the airport.
Feeling like you need a refresh after your long flight? Showers and towel rentals are available at the Zurich Airport (ZRH) for a small fee, located in the Service Center, in the car park 2, and on Level 1.
Regardless of the ticket, you’ve purchased travelers can take advantage of all that Zurich Airport (ZRH) Panorama Lounge has to offer for a day fee located in Concourse D.
If you have a longer transit or layover at the Zurich Airport (ZRH) look into booking a Day Use Room which can be booked in advance on the ZRH website. You can choose from a single, double, or family dayroom with beds and wash basin located in Concourse E on the second floor.
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