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Cheapest round-trip
$208
Typical prices: $230-$424
Condor
Mon 12/3Mon 12/3
VIE - ZRH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$210
Typical prices: $231-$423
Austrian Airlines
Mon 11/19Mon 12/24
VIE - ZRH • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Austrian Airlines. Average duration is 1h 24m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 87% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 14% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $185 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vienna to Zurich (VIE-ZRH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vienna to Zurich

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 3
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7:50 am - 11:20 amVIE  Vienna Intl-ZRH Zurich
3h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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4:50 pm - 9:30 pmZRH  Zurich-VIE Vienna Intl
4h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$208Condor
Wed, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 10
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7:50 am - 11:20 amVIE  Vienna Intl-ZRH Zurich
3h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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4:50 pm - 9:30 pmZRH  Zurich-VIE Vienna Intl
4h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$208Condor
Fri, Dec 11 - Fri, Dec 18
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5:10 pm - 8:55 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-ZRH Zurich
3h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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4:50 pm - 9:30 pmZRH  Zurich-VIE Vienna Intl
4h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$208Condor
Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27
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11:10 am - 3:20 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-ZRH Zurich
4h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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4:50 pm - 9:30 pmZRH  Zurich-VIE Vienna Intl
4h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$208Condor
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 24
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6:30 pm - 7:55 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-ZRH Zurich
1h 25mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 2:00 pmZRH  Zurich-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$210Austrian Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Dec 25
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8:15 pm - 9:35 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-ZRH Zurich
1h 20mnonstop
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7:20 pm - 8:40 pmZRH  Zurich-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$210Austrian Airlines
Sat, Nov 28 - Mon, Nov 30
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8:25 am - 9:50 amVIE  Vienna Intl-ZRH Zurich
1h 25mnonstop
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7:20 am - 8:40 amZRH  Zurich-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$216SWISS
Sat, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 21
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8:25 am - 9:50 amVIE  Vienna Intl-ZRH Zurich
1h 25mnonstop
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7:20 pm - 8:40 pmZRH  Zurich-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$216SWISS
Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 17
Austrian Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 9:35 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-ZRH Zurich
1h 20mnonstop
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7:20 am - 8:40 amZRH  Zurich-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$216Austrian Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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7:00 am - 8:25 amVIE  Vienna Intl-ZRH Zurich
1h 25mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 10:10 pmZRH  Zurich-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$216SWISS
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Price, demand and travel trends for Vienna to Zurich flights

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

Round-trip flights from Vienna to Zurich typically range from $230 to $424. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $208, on Condor.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vienna to Zurich?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vienna to Zurich. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 43% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Zurich?

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Zurich at $240 round-trip.
•March ($366) and April ($337) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 52% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Vienna to Zurich the cheapest?

Flights from Vienna to Zurich are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Vienna to Zurich

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

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

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.

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on Austrian Airlines

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on VIE

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Key details for Vienna to Zurich flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$81
Beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 14% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Vienna to Zurich

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Your Vienna to Zurich flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Vienna to Zurich?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vienna to Zurich:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:24 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 9:39 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 24m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Vienna to Zurich?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vienna to Zurich:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Vienna to Zurich?

    A nonstop flight from Vienna to Zurich takes 1h 24m, covering 374 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Vienna to Zurich?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Vienna to Zurich flight?

    Round-trip flights from Vienna to Zurich range from $230 to $424, with an average of $279 over the past 12 months. Anything below $230 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Vienna to Zurich flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the $279 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Vienna to Zurich?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $185 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to $280 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Vienna to Zurich?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Vienna to Zurich?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Austrian Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Vienna to Zurich spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Zurich flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Is it cheaper to take a train or bus instead of flying between Vienna and Zurich?

    Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Vienna and Zurich is around $208 round-trip, with a flight time of about 3h 30m. Recent train fares are around $81, with a trip time of about 11h 51m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 62% lower. However, taking the train takes about 8+ hours longer each way.

  • How are flight prices from Vienna to Zurich looking right now?

    One-way fares from Vienna to Zurich are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $227, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Vienna to Zurich?

    Flights from Vienna to Zurich usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Vienna to Zurich?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Vienna to Zurich?

    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 Vienna to Zurich route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Vienna to Zurich pass through?

    One-stop flights from Vienna to Zurich most commonly connect through:

    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 75% of one-stop connections
    • Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) - 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Vienna to Zurich?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Vienna to Zurich. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $257 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $401, a difference of $144.

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

  • What airlines fly from Vienna to Zurich?

    Only Austrian Airlines operates flights between Vienna and Zurich.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Vienna to Zurich?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 04m, compared with 4h 11m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 43m via Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

  • What popular places can I visit in Zurich?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Vienna to Zurich flights?

    Among airlines operating Vienna to Zurich flights:

    • Austrian Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Vienna to Zurich flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Thai Airways: 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.

  • Can my child travel alone from Vienna to Zurich with Australian Airlines?

    Rest assured that your child is in capable hands with Austrian Airlines. They will be greeted at the terminal, accompanied to the aircraft, and entrusted to the care of the crew. Throughout the journey, their staff will ensure your child's safety and hand them over to the designated person upon arrival. Austrian Airlines guarantees to provide attentive care and promptly inform relevant parties in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.

  • How does Cathay Pacific cut carbon dioxide emissions?

    Cathay Pacific is one of the first Asian airlines to pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To do this, they establish the standard for using sustainable aviation fuel, make significant investments in advanced technology and energy-efficient aircraft, offset their carbon emissions, reduce ground emissions, and do all of those mentioned above.

  • How do I get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to downtown Zurich?

    There are several means of transport for passengers traveling from the airport to the downtown area, including Uber, taxis, trains, and by bus. For a swift and comfortable journey to downtown Zurich, taxis are available as a convenient option. Taxi ranks can be found at the airport in front of Arrivals 1 and 2.

  • Where can I sleep after my flight from Vienna to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in case I arrive late at night?

    If you arrive late at night at Zurich Airport (ZRH) after your flight from Vienna, you can find convenient accommodation options within the airport premises. The airport features several onsite hotels, including Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport and Swissotel Zurich Airport. These hotels provide comfortable rooms and convenient access to the terminals, allowing you to rest and rejuvenate before continuing your journey.

Your guide to booking Vienna to Zurich flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Friday flights average $257, about $144 less than Monday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vienna to Zurich trip for June. Fares historically average $240 round-trip in that month - typically $126 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Austrian Airlines. Over the past three months, 87% of Austrian Airlines flights from Vienna to Zurich arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 87%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 35m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $185 round-trip on this route - about $95 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Zurich Airport.

    • Holiday Inn Express Zürich Airport By IHG
    • Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle
    • Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport Circle
  • Apart from being the Vienna to Zurich flights departure airport, Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the primary hub for Australian Airlines. Austrian Airlines also operates flights from Vienna to Zurich, and therefore using this airline for your flight allows you to enjoy its best lounge amenities before taking off.
  • Air Canada passengers have varied baggage weight restrictions depending on the class of ticket they fly from Vienna to Zurich. The weight dimensions for checked bags are 50 lbs for economy class and 70 lbs for business class, respectively, while the maximum linear is 62 linear inches. Passengers in Business Class, premium economy, and premium Rogue are permitted two bags.
  • If you are traveling with children under the age of two from Vienna to Zurich, it is recommended to choose SWISS Airlines. By selecting SWISS, you have the option to reserve seats that can accommodate your entire family, ensuring you can sit together. Your child can travel on your lap, securely fastened with a special belt, and will only be charged 10 percent of the regular fare ticket.
  • If you travel from Vienna to Zurich with a pet, United Airlines will be the best carrier. With United Airlines, there's no limit to the breed or weight of your pet as long as they are traveling with accepted carriers. Your pet can travel in your cabin, especially if small in size, and can also travel in the hold safe and healthy.
  • Ethiopian Airlines offers dedicated support to passengers with disabilities during boarding, disembarkation, and flight connections. Their staff can readily assist passengers with disabilities throughout the travel process. They provide wheelchairs on board and transport your wheelchair in cargo if it is a standard wheelchair that cannot be used on board.

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Vienna Intl to Zurich

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Austrian Airlines

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Friday

Austrian Airlines

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Saturday

Austrian Airlines

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Sunday

Austrian Airlines

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Direct returns

Zurich to Vienna Intl

Monday

Austrian Airlines

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Tuesday

Austrian Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Austrian Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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