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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$616
Geneva
Geneva2 stops$631
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$616
Geneva
Geneva2 stops$631
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Switzerland cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland are running about 5% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $978 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland on KAYAK in the last week:

• Zurich (ZRH) from $616
• Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) from $668
• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) from $693

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $793. Prices are highest in June, when average flight costs increase to around $1,370.

When is the best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

Book your flights 22 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 48% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Switzerland is the cheapest to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

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

• Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) from $1,029
• Zurich (ZRH) from $1,038
• Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) from $1,100

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

Sunday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland, while Tuesday is the most expensive. Fares run about 15% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Switzerland during the afternoon with average prices of $797. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,205.

Key details for Washington, D.C. to Switzerland flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$273
Beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich

Your Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

    Yes. Fares from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $801 (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 Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland have ranged from $801 to $1,305.

  • What are the main airports serving Switzerland?

    Switzerland has 7 airports. The three busiest are Zurich (ZRH) (64% of arrivals), Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) (34%) and Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) (1%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 2 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • SWISS

  • Where in Switzerland can I fly nonstop from Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland average $1,175 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Madrid Barajas (MAD) from $714
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) from $785
    • Vienna Intl (VIE) from $810

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

    Nonstop flights take 8h 10m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 7h 55m, from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH).

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

    On flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland departs at 5:25 pm and the latest departs at 9:10 pm. Nonstop flights take about 8h 10m.

  • Do I need to have a visa to take flights from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

    You will not need to have a visa to work your way into Switzerland when you're an American citizen. You'll only need to get your hands on a visa if you plan to stay in Switzerland for over 90 days.

  • Where will flights from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland stop for layovers?

    You will need to make at least one or two stops while en route to Switzerland from Washington, D.C. These stops commonly take place at airports like London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), Keflavík International Airport (KEF) in Iceland, and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

  • Should I consider flying first class from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland?

    If you can afford to do it, flying first class is the best way to fly from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland. Airlines like Aer Lingus and SWISS will treat you to lie-flat seats and in-flight entertainment that you'll be able to use to make your flights more pleasant. You'll also get access to fine dining in first class.

  • Can I do anything to make a flight from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland more eco-friendly?

    Those who want to make flights from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland more eco-friendly can do it by flying with the right airline. United Airlines is striving to become carbon-neutral by 2050, and it's doing it by making upgrades to its fleet and figuring out ways to eliminate waste from flights.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. 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 22 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 48% 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 February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Sunday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Tuesday cost about 15% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Switzerland. If you'd rather save money, the route from Baltimore via Madrid Barajas (MAD) is usually the cheapest.
  • While there are three major airports in the Washington, D.C. area, the bulk of the flights to Switzerland will leave from either Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) or Dulles International Airport (IAD). Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport will be the better choice for those from Maryland, while Dulles International Airport will be a great option for those right in D.C. as it's situated just south of the city.
  • There are several airports you'll be able to fly to when traveling from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland. More often than not, Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the one most people pick, as it's the busiest airport in the country and near Zurich, which is the largest city in the country. However, Geneva Airport (GVA), which is located right in Geneva, and even EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (EAP) near Basel might also be worth considering depending on where you wish to travel.
  • Many airlines specialize in flying from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland. Aer Lingus, Icelandair, SWISS, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, and United Airlines will all be options. Don't be afraid to shop around for the most affordable flights to Switzerland that each of these airlines has to offer.
  • You'll see mostly one and two-stop flights when you search for airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland. But a few airlines such as SWISS, United Airlines and Brussels Airlines also provide non-stop flights to Zurich and Geneva.
  • If you find yourself with spare time after arriving at the airport for a flight to Switzerland, you'll be happy to see that both Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Dulles International Airport have lounges you can use. The Club BWI is open to passengers from all airlines. The Capital One Lounge at Dulles International Airport is, too.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Switzerland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. 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.
7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 2112 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
8.2Crew
7.1Food
Airline reviews

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....

8.0 ExcellentAllyson, Sep 2026
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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.

On time and my bag made it. My parents on British Air had their bag held/lost at LHR, so Swiss definitely won that contest.

Wonderful, i asked at front gate to change my seat up closer and they gave me a row with no one in it. Very kind of them as the flight was on the light side.

Great crew, great food, horrible aircraft seat spacing for a 9 hr flight.

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

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

Excellent Airline. Food, crew and comfort was perfect. Entertainment screens were old. Didn’t like them.

Crew members were good. Seats were packed and too tight .

The leg room in economy was sub par, everything else was fine.

Friendly flight attendants and reasonable good food. Quick service throughout the trip.

I WAS CANCELLED ! I thought entire flight was canceled but it was still ongoing and I was only canceled as a passenger and one day before my flight with really poor "choice" of next flights that completely ruined my family event. Absolutely disappointed by SAS. Will be avoiding this airline now

The flight was pleasant with landing and take off being very smooth. Toilets were a bit busy at times but crew was very accommodating. Food service was quick and hot. The connecting short flight was full and there was not room for hand luggage.

Flight crew was very kind and polite. They had to deal with an unnamed issue right beside me, and did so with respect.

The crew were nice and courteous. Exonomy seats were worse than expected. Overhead bin space was non existent thanks to loose enforcement of the carryon size and letting passengers put up their purses jackets and backpacks up there leaving no space for others with a small conforming carry on. Food was not good at all. Perhaps worse chicken I ever had in my life. I had to have them take it after tasting how bad it was. Whoever made that should not be in food making business.

The crew was amazing. Our seats was not very clean and even that was not a full flight but our seats was right beside the WC which did not let us to have a moment of rest.

The stewardess was incredibly rude. The gave you only one drink with dinner.

Crew was unresponsive to request for a soda. Food was horrible and I’d venture to guess many others thought so as well by the amount that they trashed. Made me sick to my stomach and ended up in bed the remainder of the day once we arrived. Screaming child for 3/4 of the almost 8 hour flight. Crew had no headphones whatsoever for free or purchase. Seating way too tight and we upgraded our seats. I do not see us ever flying this airline again.

Boarding and crew were excellent. Seat could have been more comfortable (hard on lower back).

The couple in front of me were constantly talking over the announcement from the captain and this was annoying me.

Short. Nice quick flight, appreciated after Munich to DC leg.

The flight from Frankfurt to Pisa was cancelled and we were rebooked to route through London. The flight to London was delayed for maintenance issues and we missed our connection flight. Lufthansa automatically rebooked my wife on the next flight but I was not rebooked. I spent over an hour trying to get onto the flight. Ultimately my wife’s gate checked bag from Washington did not arrive in Pisa and remained in London. Very bad experience overall.

This was a small aircraft (relatively) and we were delayed half an hour on takeoff, which is not the airlines fault.

Flight delayed over an hour with plane on runway because of weather in an area of the country we were not in or flying to.

Flight attendant incredibly rude. Stuck her finger in my drink and didn’t even have the courtesy to apologize.

The very best airline service I have experienced. Better than domestic airlines first class and I flew Economy Plus!

The food was horrible. There was no. Wifi, and it was just terrible from bangkok to d. C

Boarding was 2 hours late and then we were delayed another 5 hours on the tarmac. I'm sure the crew were also tired, but some of them were rather snappy. The special dinner I ordered was not served, and they only served a tapas box on takeoff and breakfast before landing. That was disappointing in premium economy. However United was good at rebooking my connecting flight.

It was pretty good, they give a small blanket, neck pillow and earphones. The only bad thing was not big enough leg room for your bag and feet. They gave us a snack, dinner, and breakfast on flight and food was good considering it was on a plane

Business class seats were harder than expected, and lie flat we're not very comfortable. Less expensive than other business class flights, and much better than flying economy. The crew was excellent, as was the food.

Boarding was slow and getting off the plane took a long time. The crew did not have enough water for the trip.

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

Poor. Our flight was delayed and they told me I would be fine to make my connection in Lisbon, I missed it. Then they told me my bag would be automatically loaded onto my new flight to rome. It wasn’t. It’s been 4 days and I still don’t have it.

The seats were not designed to comfortably see people in coach for more than 10 minutes

Checked bG chstgr was extremely high. Over $120. It was s bsit and switch knowing an international passenger would have t9 check a bag.

On time, politeness, food okay but entertneiment mediocre with only old movie and the so called new we’re 2 or 3…

Everything went very well. I would like to acknowledge the politeness and professionalism of the staff—they are superb. No complaints.

No legroom, have to pay for everything including water?!? Water is more expensive than beer?

We liked the crew. They were competent, professional and friendly. The only big negative was our departure was delayed several times and the airport staff did not communicate what the problems were and what we should expect.

Only coffee, tea, and water were complimentary. Seat did not recline.

EVERYTHING was charged for. Continuous Iceland advertising; it was off putting.

Overall professional and reliable; only complaint was the lack of complimentary food or beverages on the flight. I’m not accepting an upcharge on things one can reasonably expect.

Movies were old and third rate. Very poor on a seven hour flight. Food was OK but not business class caliber

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.

The flight was delayed and as a consequence we missed our connecting flight. Were stuck for another 6h in Reykyavik. Appreciated that we got a generous food voucher at least. Would have liked to see more information upon arrival including a person waiting for connecting flight travellers and informing already that we will not catch the flight and directing us to the office dealing with the matter; unfortunately that didnt happen and we hence first needed to find out whether flight had indeed left already and then locate the adequate office to help us with booking us on the next connecting flight. Also my suitcase broke and it is not clear whether it is happened on the leg with Iceland Air from DC to Reykyavik or on the leg with Lufthansa from Reykyavik to Frankfurt. Finally, understood that it is a low cost company but at least provision of earplugs for free would have been nice, instead of making them buy.

Had a screaming child next to us. Not the airline’s fault but still annoying.

Seats are way too much now with these new airplanes especially long flights like we had. I was 7 month pregnant and in a lot of discomfort due to small seats.

My biggest problem was the flight from KEF to DUB was delayed, which caused me to miss my connecting flight in DUB and we were forced into an unplanned 10-hour layover in DUB. Crew and boarding staff were all very friendly but this was a real inconvenience and especially uncomfortable for my disabled wife.

The seat size was more like a domestic than an international flight. In fact, i would compare the ammenities, quality and service to a short hall ryan air flight, which was unexpected for an international flight. The plane was extremely hot so sleeping was difficult. My biggest complaint was that they are very strict on carry on luggage only allowing it to weigh 10kg/22lb. I try to limit myself to a carryon so i don't have to mess with bagage claim, but the wieght restriction made it impossible. I have never had a carry on weight restriction (at least enforced) on an international flight. Will not be including them in future searches.

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