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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 9:55 am and lands at 7:19 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:30 pm and lands at 10:54 pm.

The flight takes about 9h 24m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 9h 24m, covering 3,918 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $611 to $854, with an average of $729 over the past 12 months. Anything below $611 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $729 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $415 round-trip via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), compared to $742 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $54–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 767-300 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• SWISS
• Delta
• United Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $774, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 25m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 12% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $707 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $755, a difference of $48.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Delta

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 41m, compared with 10h 53m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 20m via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 6 hours behind Zurich (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: 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.