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Price, demand and travel trends for Zurich to Washington flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Zurich to Washington recently?

The cheapest fare from Zurich to Washington in the last week was $491 round-trip, to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

How do fares into airports in Washington compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Washington from Zurich are:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) (avg. price $798)
• Spokane (GEG) (avg. price $935)

What's the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Washington?

January is typically the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Washington, with round-trip fares averaging $616. July and March are usually the most expensive, averaging $913 and $882, respectively.

How do fares from Zurich to Washington vary by day of the week?

On average, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly from Zurich to Washington and Thursday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 23% more expensive to fly on a Thursday compared to Tuesday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Zurich to Washington?

It's cheapest to fly to Washington in the evening with average prices of $763. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $851.

What's the best time to book a flight from Zurich to Washington?

Book your flights 20 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 27% compared to booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for Zurich to Washington flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$382
Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 94% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Zurich to Seattle

Your Zurich to Washington flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Zurich to Washington?

    Yes. Fares from Zurich to Washington are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $675 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Zurich to Washington?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Zurich to Washington have typically cost between $675 and $944.

  • What are the main airports serving Washington?

    There are 21 airports in Washington. 74% of KAYAK users choose Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) as their arrival airport, while 23% choose Spokane (GEG).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Zurich to Washington?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Zurich to Washington. One-stop options include:

    • SWISS
    • United Airlines
    • British Airways

  • Which destinations in Washington can I fly nonstop from Zurich?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, there are no nonstop flights from Zurich to Washington. The most popular destination you can reach with one stop is Seattle.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Zurich to Washington?

    Yes, nonstop flights from Zurich to Washington average $915 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) (avg. price $617)
    • Vancouver Intl (YVR) (avg. price $667)
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) (avg. price $674)

  • Which cabin classes are available from Zurich to Washington?

    On flights from Zurich to Washington you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around Washington?

    Washington is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Pike Place Market
    • Lumen Field
    • Space Needle
    • Seattle Waterfront

Your guide to booking Zurich to Washington flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 20 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 27% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in January to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in July will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Tuesday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Thursday flights, which are about 23% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Seattle, the most popular destination in Washington. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Spokane, SeaTac and Leavenworth.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Zurich to Washington

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to Washington? 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.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10486 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
Airline reviews

Flight crew was super friendly and helpful. Food was frequent and honestly pretty good. Plenty of on-board entertainment. Economy seats are super cramped for such a long flight, but the crew allowed people to get up and stretch, and kids could wander with their parents, so we all made it work. Overall a very good experience.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
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Flight crew was super friendly and helpful. Food was frequent and honestly pretty good. Plenty of on-board entertainment. Economy seats are super cramped for such a long flight, but the crew allowed people to get up and stretch, and kids could wander with their parents, so we all made it work. Overall a very good experience.

I couldn’t make my first flight due to weather delays trapping us in the town we were in. Then I had to buy a new ticket

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

I feel bad, but Swiss airlines is not an airlines I will ever fly again. Their cabins are basic, seats are extremely uncomfortable, crew is a hit or a miss with service. What's worse is how they make you feel they are there to make money and not make your travel needs be met or make your travel a pleasure. They charge for 2nd bags, seat selection and felt like a budget arinines frontier/spirit airline attitude and approach. Their business class is from the early 2000s, basic. Additionally, planes going to India, are old, falling apart and not maintained. Even the crew mentioned this is typical of the airline having older planes going to India. Panels detached and loose or stuck with duct tape, seats scruffed up and dirty, seatbelts roughed up. The scariest thing was when I saw a window panel next to where I was sitting loose and dangling. The crew mentioned it's only cosmetic and assured the integrity of the plane was inspected by the maintenance crew. This is where they confessed about planes going to India being old. I UNFORTUNATELY would NOT recommend Swiss airlines to anyone and will NEVER fly with them again!

Ability to watch movies.No earbud sound system.Marginal beverage service.Unexplained late take off resulting in VERY tight connection in LA which proved maximally stressful.

Sitting in 1A I can honestly say, that being a first class seat the leg room is sub par. The crew was attentive and friendly. Food was a a cheeseburger with fries. Fries on an airplane came as expected: no very crispy 😉

United Premium Plus or Premium Economy was almost twice the price as regular Economy, but the value is much worse. The seat is a bit wider and more comfortable. but not by much. The food was not good, felt like cheap fast foods on a little bit of silverware. The flight attendance service was the worse, not much attention to passenger, no helping of any kind. All in all, United Premium Plus is not worth its price, and was much worse than its Asian or Europe counter parts.

On long flights with semi-comfortable seats the airline needs to accommodate for the need to stand up. Otherwise a fight becomes pure torture. Not even business class provides for that.

The flight and staff was very good However: we could not check in using the website. We got the reminders and updated information but could not check in on either flight. And we did have the United App. Also just a tip for fellow travelers - going through customs in Chicago Ohare Airport it terrible.

I had always heard bad reviews about United Airlines so I have always avoided them when traveling. Little did I know that when I booked my flight with Swiss Air they would swap it to a United Airlines flight. The change was made only days before my departure leaving me no option to cancel or get a refund. I hoped for the best but experienced the worst. I paid for 2 seats for my daughter (13)and i to travel together. Both times leaving from home airport and returning from vacation, they sat us apart from each other: different seats and rows far away where we couldn'teven see or waive at each other. There was no option to change because by the time you're allowed to check-in the only seats available next to each other cost nearly $200 each. I stomached the extra cost from the first flight hoping the return flight would be better. No chance! The return flight was worse. I was sandwiched for an 9 hour flight between 2 stangers while my 13 year old sat 5 rows down . Just horrible experience. NEVER AGAIN will i fly Swiss Air or United Airlines ! So disappointing.

Loved the towel at the end. Service was frequent and perfect.

I like the stripes, the more color the better I think you could even make more contrast with the stripes by filling in colors that create visual effect. The crew on both flights were polite well dressed, alert, good looking and very friendly. I never had a standing in line anywhere long for entering or exiting to my seat and it’s nice that people don’t bring too much luggage on the plane. The one thing I find is hard to manage is when a family or in general just being able to book a free seat if it is not for a dog, it shouldn’t be allowed. Since it is already very confined space on a flight overseas this can create slight conflict because there are sometimes free seats, which people then can freely use after cabin doors are shut. On the return flight, it was dark and by accident I stood on a paper bag with food in it that was placed on the floor in front of a seat next to me. I belong to the lady across the aisle and I felt terribly sorry once I found out there was still desired food in the paper bag. So I felt uncomfortable for getting into this situation. Otherwise I had a great time.

Overall, we were satisfied with the Lufthansa flights to and from Rome/Zurich. Issue was the Frankfurt airport connection. It is HORRIBLE, but has nothing to do with the flight. Flight was very comfortable. Food was just OK. Staff was great and able to relax during the flight. Would definitely fly again!

Food was much better than my outbound flight. On-time. Good service. I had a problem with my entertainment screen, but the attendant fixed it promptly.

I pre-ordered my meal and did not receive it. The seats are very old, uncomfortable and dirty. The crew was excellent and made my stay on board comfortable and enjoyable.

Pathetic service by underpriced, please call me back at the earliest

They offered water and chocolate I would have preferred a sandwich.

Our transfer from one Lufthansa flight to another at Frankfurt airport was horrible - it was a tight connection with a long walk between gates and our first flight was delayed so we had to sprint the whole way and ask people in the border control line to let us ahead of them. We just barely the flight and were exhausted. I do not recommend a short connection in the Frankfurt airport.

Nothing went well. Flight was calceled and had to spend extra non refundable money on a train ticket, which we are not NOT using because a new plane has come up but not for our friend who now has to sit on a 9 hour train journey, ALONE, with no one to talk to.

The flight was delayed and almost missed our flight to Chicago

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