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

• Earliest: departs at 11:45 am and lands at 9:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:15 pm and lands at 11:00 pm.

The flight takes about 9h 45m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 9h 45m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $642 to $860, with an average of $741 over the past 12 months. Anything below $642 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $741 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $661 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $750 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 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.

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%.

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.

One-way fares from Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $824, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt
• Thrifty

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 19m.

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $693 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $784, a difference of $91.

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

• United Airlines
• SWISS

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 09m, compared with 11h 34m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) and 11h 59m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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.

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.

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.

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
• Air Canada: 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.