ZRH - WAS

$340 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. departing on 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zurich to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zurich to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$555
Typical prices: $443-$588
Icelandair
Tue 3/10Wed 3/18
ZRH - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$596
Typical prices: $551-$762
SWISS
Thu 5/14Sun 5/31
ZRH - IAD • Non-stop
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United's lie-flat seats in Polaris are ideal for long-hauls.
The Silver Line Metro from IAD to D.C. takes 50 minutes.
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Cheapest • from $555 (round-trip)
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. (ZRH-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
Icelandair Logo
1:00 pm - 7:40 pm
ZRH
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BWI
11h 40m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
8:40 pm - 12:05 pm
BWI
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ZRH
10h 25m1 stop
$555Icelandair
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Apr 8
Icelandair Logo
1:00 pm - 6:40 pm
ZRH
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BWI
11h 40m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
8:30 pm - 1:05 pm
BWI
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ZRH
10h 35m1 stop
$561Icelandair
Sun, May 10 - Thu, May 14
Icelandair Logo
2:00 pm - 7:25 pm
ZRH
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BWI
11h 25m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
8:30 pm - 1:05 pm
BWI
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ZRH
10h 35m1 stop
$567Icelandair
Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
British Airways Logo
12:45 pm - 6:45 pm
ZRH
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BWI
12h 00m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 3:30 pm
BWI
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ZRH
12h 55m1 stop
$576British Airways
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
3:45 pm - 9:00 pm
ZRH
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IAD
35h 15m2 stops
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:30 pm - 3:00 pm
IAD
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ZRH
15h 30m2 stops
$579TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 19
United Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 8:15 pm
ZRH
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IAD
14h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 7:40 am
IAD
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ZRH
7h 55mnonstop
$580United Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 9:15 pm
ZRH
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IAD
14h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 6:40 am
IAD
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ZRH
8h 15mnonstop
$582United Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 19
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 6:45 pm
ZRH
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BWI
18h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 6:55 pm
BWI
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ZRH
16h 20m1 stop
$582American Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Mon, Jun 1
British Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 5:25 pm
ZRH
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IAD
31h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
5:40 pm - 8:00 pm
IAD
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ZRH
20h 20m1 stop
$585British Airways
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
American Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 8:45 am
ZRH
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DCA
27h 30m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 2:10 pm
DCA
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ZRH
16h 10m2 stops
$587American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to Washington, D.C. flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. departing in March.

What is the cheapest Zurich to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. costs $575 on the route between Zurich (ZRH) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Zurich, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. is October, where tickets cost $544 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $772 and $728 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

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 $475 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

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 Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C., you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul flights.


United Premium Plus provides extra recline and legroom, suitable for long-haul travel.

SWISS

SWISS First class offers private suites with lay-flat beds and 32-inch screens.


SWISS Premium Economy features 99-cm recline seats and large entertainment screens.

Airports
ZRH

Zurich Airport's security is efficient. Lines move quickly, so follow instructions and have liquids in a clear bag for a smooth process.

IAD

The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to downtown D.C. in about 50 minutes, offering a convenient and cost-effective travel option.

Our travel experts
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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$340
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Zurich to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. was $340 for a one-way ticket and $554 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Zurich and Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Zurich and on arrival in Washington, D.C..

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    When flying out of Zurich you will be using Zurich. You will be landing at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Washington, D.C. flight route: SWISS, United Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, and Air Canada.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 767-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and Washington, D.C..

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C., SWISS or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $596 and an overall rating of 7.5, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $689 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Zurich 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

    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 to Washington, D.C. from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $612 or less one-way and $725 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to Washington, D.C.

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Friday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Saturday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Sunday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Zurich

Monday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Tuesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Friday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Saturday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Sunday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to Washington, D.C.? 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.
7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1810 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.3Crew
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.1Food
Airline reviews

0lane 2qs on tim3. Very bad food. No free wifi, only for texts. Entertainment poor and hard to access.

4.0 OkayDavid M, Oct 2025
ZRH - JFK
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0lane 2qs on tim3. Very bad food. No free wifi, only for texts. Entertainment poor and hard to access.

At boarding, the locations where we had to have our passports checked prior to boarding were very unclear. Occasional staff wandered around telling people, but in busy area of the terminal this was not obvious. It was also located well after the check in desk in terms of walking to the gate. The Premium Economy service was attentive and warm. The only big draw back was lack of restrooms, and no division or even curtain between PE and Economy.

We had seats between the bathroom and a screaming baby, and did not have enough room to lay my head down on the tray table. Not ideal.

Everything was fairly easy just hard when you get to Heathrow not know your Gate number until an hour before but otherwise really everything great. Did not get my texts in time though to do me any good but that is why I still like everything the old fashioned way and print everything out.

My experience was wonderful. The professionalism of the crew was exemplary 🙂. The meals were wholesome and tasty. I have no complaints

Everything was smooth and great. I didnt like that they talk so much on the interphone during the flight.

Even though I paid extra for more room, we were very cramped and the seats were hard. Also, when we checked in they did not post the gate we were to arrive at even though we were half an hour away from boarding. The agent did not know either. Actually, the flight from Porto to Zurich did to have the gate posted, and there were very few agents in the boarding areas who could help us. I would never fly Swiss Air again.

Horrible flight. First delay in boarding of approximately 30 minutes. While in the plane, the flight attendants huddle and we get an announcement that the crew's legal time was exceeded, that they don't have replacement crew and that they will need to cancel the flight. One would think that they would know that their time was to be exceeded BEFORE boarding. Took for ever to deplane. Then we were told that flight would not be cancelled but gave us a departure time of 21.15, which of course was not fulfilled. Arrived in Valencia, luggage took 30 minutes to arrive. Absolutely unacceptable

Swiss is the. Only airline I use when I go to Europe. They are on time and they are fantastic!

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.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

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