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Among airlines operating Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

• 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• SWISS

Flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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
• Lufthansa: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $490 round-trip via London Heathrow (LHR), compared to $732 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $56–$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 United Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 9% 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 12% on the Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $666 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $749, a difference of $83. 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 18 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:45 am and lands at 8:25 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:15 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

The flight takes about 9h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $711. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 9h 40m, covering 4,144 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $781, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

Morning 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 11h 27m, compared with 11h 54m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) and 11h 54m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Washington, D.C. Dulles 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.

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $624 to $833, with an average of $711 over the past 12 months. Anything below $624 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

• SWISS
• 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.