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Among airlines operating Zurich to Newark Airport flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Newark Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• SWISS

Flights from Zurich to Newark Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Newark Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $414 round-trip via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), compared to $750 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $57–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 10% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Zurich to Newark Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $696 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $778, a difference of $82. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Newark Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 35 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Newark Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Newark Airport are Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark City Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Newark Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 7:22 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 2:37 am.

The flight takes about 9h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $729. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Newark Airport takes 9h 12m, covering 3,933 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.

One-way fares from Zurich to Newark Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $711, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 42m, compared with 11h 58m via Porto (OPO) and 12h 00m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Newark Airport is 6 hours behind Zurich (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Newark Airport range from $586 to $887, with an average of $729 over the past 12 months. Anything below $586 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Zurich to Newark Airport flights:

• • SWISS
• • United Airlines