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Cheap Flights from Zurich to the United States

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
Newark1 stop$334
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$460
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$558
Miami
Miami1 stop$409
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$412
Boston
Boston1 stop$411
Denver
Denver1 stop$600
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$470
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$490
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$474
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$531
Houston
Houston2 stops$600
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$785
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$620
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$518
New York
Newark1 stop$334
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$460
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$558
Miami
Miami1 stop$409
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$412
Boston
Boston1 stop$411
Denver
Denver1 stop$600
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$470
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$490
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$474
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$531
Houston
Houston2 stops$600
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$785
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$620
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$518

Book Cheap Zurich to the United States Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to the United States that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Zurich to the United States

Fri, Nov 21 - Thu, Dec 11
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 1:25 pmZRH-EWR
30h 35m1 stop
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6:30 pm - 12:05 pmEWR-ZRH
11h 35m1 stop
$334Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 24
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 3:40 pmZRH-EWR
25h 15m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 9:40 amEWR-ZRH
10h 10m1 stop
$338Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 24
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 3:45 pmZRH-JFK
25h 20m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 7:40 pmJFK-ZRH
20h 05m1 stop
$338Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 3:55 pmZRH-BOS
10h 35m1 stop
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8:25 am - 8:15 amBOS-ZRH
17h 50m1 stop
$434United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 3:55 pmZRH-BOS
13h 40m1 stop
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9:40 pm - 10:55 amBOS-ZRH
7h 15mnonstop
$438United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Sun, Jan 11
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 1:50 pmZRH-ORD
14h 05m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 6:45 pmORD-ZRH
14h 00m1 stop
$464American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 19 - Thu, Jan 1
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 1:50 pmZRH-ORD
14h 45m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 6:55 pmORD-ZRH
15h 10m1 stop
$467American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 20
SWISS Logo
5:35 pm - 7:55 pmZRH-BOS
8h 20mnonstop
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5:05 pm - 6:20 amBOS-ZRH
7h 15mnonstop
$478SWISS
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Fri, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 23
SWISS Logo
12:55 pm - 3:25 pmZRH-BOS
8h 30mnonstop
SWISS Logo
5:05 pm - 6:20 amBOS-ZRH
7h 15mnonstop
$481SWISS
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 3:35 pmZRH-IAD
14h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 1:55 pmIAD-ZRH
13h 25m1 stop
$488Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to the United States flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to the United States to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Zurich to the United States flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to the United States from Zurich found in the last 72 hours was to New York, at $500 round-trip. The most popular route is from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $558.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Zurich to the United States?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,379 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to the United States?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to the United States, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to the United States is March, when tickets cost $525 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $801 and $671 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to United States?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to the United States clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to United States on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Zurich to United States. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to the United States?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to the United States, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to the United States, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$240
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport

Flights from Zurich to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Zurich to the United States 
MaryFlew with United AirlinesZRH-ORDJan 2025
Bring your own food. Chicago airport is extremely large....we walked nearly 4000 steps from landing to customs....very difficult for people over 70 years old.
Verified travelerFlew with SWISSZRH-LAXDec 2024
Don't pack too much, as the carry-on back size is smaller than most other airlines.
Verified travelerFlew with SWISSZRH-LAXSep 2024
Have Swiss app it keeps you updated pretty instantly of any delays or gate changes
Verified travelerFlew with SWISSZRH-JFKJul 2024
Fly Swiss, it’s the best. Have lots of time at Zurich airport for shopping and getting to gate. It’s a big airport.
RobFlew with Edelweiss AirZRH-TPAMay 2024
Brings snacks, extra water, lots of toys for the kids
CHARLESFlew with American AirlinesZRH-PHLJan 2024
If traveling economy class, arrive at ZRH at least three hours before departure time for check in, passport control, and security checks; if traveling business class, allow two hours before departure time. There is plenty of walking to do regardless of the class of service traveled.

FAQs - booking United States flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to the United States?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to the United States.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to the United States?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Zurich to the United States is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to the United States?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Zurich to the United States with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to the United States?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Zurich to the United States up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $650 on average. Morning departures are around 5% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $710.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United States

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Zurich to the following destinations at these prices or less: Washington, D.C. $635 one-way - $627 round-trip; New York $666 one-way - $626 round-trip; San Francisco $736 one-way - $566 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Zurich to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to the United States? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7980 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
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On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

8.0 ExcellentJeanne, Aug 2025MSY - JFK
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On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Our seats were comfortable with adequate room to stretch out and recline. The food was tasty and served it just the right intervals. Our flight attendant was extra attentive and friendly. Flight arrived early. And the most turbulence. Overall that’s good and experience for an 11 hour flight as can be hoped for

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

Not good. We returned on united airlines and the food was horrible.

The cabin was warm and few used the blankets. I should’ve upgraded.

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

The meal was wonderful and strawberry ice cream was a plus.

Absolutely amazing! Best airline i have flown with, huge difference to United!

All the flight to USA were arranged to E terminal whereas from Dubrovnik arriving on Zurich is on A80, have to walk all the way from A to E, even need transfer bus , for short transfer time like in an hour, we have to work fast, as soon as arrived at E, it is about time to boarding, pretty tight schedule, I hope Zurich airport can make some rearrangement so that transfer people do not have to walk long way. For short transfer time people, such as 50 min, this is even impossible if still like this.

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

For both flights I requested a gluten free meal, they didn’t have one nor were there other options.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

Inoperable monitor left no entert for 9 hours. Crew was not helpful Food was awful.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

This is for UA2274 from Houston to Sacramento. The flight was delayed arriving due to mechanical issues so we left about 3 hours later than scheduled. When boarding the plane the temperature inside was excessive - likely close to 100. Pilot apologized and said it was going to improve at altitude, which it did. But before that I honestly thought there might have been more delays removing passengers made ill from the heat. We were delayed leaving due to another mechanical issue. There was not water on the plane due to a panel that was not secured. They did that quickly, but the combination of mechanical issues was rather disturbing and did not reflect well on United.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Worst flight ever. I was suppose to have a 3 1/2 hour layover in Chicago but got to the gate 4 minutes before boarding.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

Flight from Miami to Lima was very good, like the free WiFi to get movies and TV.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

They should have MSNBC available on board. A 4- hour flight should provide more than a cookie.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

No food offered, just chips. Crew was no nice. I had to Stand up and ask for a drink. Even for a midnight flight I have had better experiences from another airlines.

Checking in prior on line and wait time at Gatwick was terrible. I would rate a big fat ZERO.

There was a slight delay. Otherwise, everything else was satisfactory.

The company that I bought my tickets through, Cheapflightsfares, failed to provide my confirmation information in a timely manner, so I was unable to check on at the country and therefore unable to make my flight. As a matter of fact, I STILL have not received the confirmation. After having read more and more reviews about the company, Cheapflightsfares appears to have scammed hundreds of hopeful travelers out of thousands of dollars. Please look into this company and, for the sake of anyone planning their next trip, stop allowing them to do business through you.

I checked in to bags, one arrived one was delayed. I did not receive the bag for 4 days - arrived on Tuesday, received bag on Saturday!

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

The booking agent, cheapflightsfares, messed up, and the information for the seats we paid extra for was not sent to American Airlines. We were separated on the return flight and sent to the lowest economy section. The flight attendant helped arrange seating at the back of the plane to allow my wife and me to sit together.

I liked the comfort of the seats, very attentive crew, and the meals were excellent.

We were kicked off this flight by British Airways due to delays on our connecting flight also operated by British airways and were rebooked on a different carrier which delayed our arrival home by > 26 hours.

Everything about the flight check-in was smooth no line the plane is clean and bathroom

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