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

• Earliest: departs at 10:15 am and lands at 7:13 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:45 am and lands at 8:43 pm.

The flight takes about 8h 58m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Philadelphia:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Philadelphia takes 8h 58m, covering 4,011 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 Philadelphia range from $711 to $985, with an average of $815 over the past 12 months. Anything below $711 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $815 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $746 round-trip via London Heathrow (LHR), compared to $845 for nonstop.

American Airlines is the only airline operating Zurich to Philadelphia flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $85–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Philadelphia flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Zurich to Philadelphia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Zurich to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $382, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Zurich to Philadelphia usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Philadelphia route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 32m.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Zurich to Philadelphia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $753 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $913, a difference of $160.

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Zurich and Philadelphia.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 34m, compared with 11h 56m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 13h 34m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Philadelphia flights:

• American 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:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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