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$314 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

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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.

Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 29
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2:00 pm - 7:25 pmZRH-BWI
11h 25m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 12:05 pmBWI-ZRH
10h 25m1 stop
$402Icelandair
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Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
Icelandair Logo
1:00 pm - 7:40 pmZRH-BWI
11h 40m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 12:05 pmBWI-ZRH
10h 25m1 stop
$412Icelandair
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
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7:25 pm - 3:35 pmZRH-IAD
26h 10m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 10:30 pmIAD-ZRH
18h 55m1 stop
Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
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7:25 pm - 3:35 pmZRH-IAD
26h 10m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 10:30 pmIAD-ZRH
18h 55m1 stop
Thu, Nov 13 - Sat, Dec 6
Delta Logo
6:50 am - 6:26 pmZRH-IAD
17h 36m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:19 pm - 10:30 amIAD-ZRH
16h 11m1 stop
$496Delta
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Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
Delta Logo
1:30 pm - 11:08 pmZRH-DCA
14h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 10:30 amDCA-ZRH
12h 30m1 stop
$496Delta
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Fri, Dec 26 - Thu, Jan 22
United Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 8:15 pmZRH-IAD
14h 50m1 stop
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5:38 pm - 11:35 amIAD-ZRH
11h 57m1 stop
$497United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 29
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 3:50 pmZRH-IAD
13h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 6:40 amIAD-ZRH
8h 15mnonstop
$498United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 12
SWISS Logo
12:50 pm - 4:15 pmZRH-IAD
9h 25mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 10:50 amIAD-ZRH
8h 05mnonstop
$519SWISS
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Fri, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 8
SWISS Logo
12:50 pm - 4:15 pmZRH-IAD
9h 25mnonstop
SWISS Logo
8:45 pm - 10:50 amIAD-ZRH
8h 05mnonstop
$533SWISS
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
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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Icelandair
Cheapest • from $402 (round-trip)
SWISS
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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ZRH-IAD
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 39% compared to booking last minute.
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November
Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$402
Typical prices: $581-722
Icelandair
Wed 10/22Wed 10/29
ZRH - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$510
Typical prices: $567-745
United Airlines
Fri 9/26Thu 10/9
ZRH - IAD • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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.

Read more about SWISSby Emily Zemler
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.

Read more about ZRHby Emily Zemler
IAD

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

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Emily Zemler

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Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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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.?

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 $498 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 Monday, 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 November, where tickets cost $552 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $762 and $744 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 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$314
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase 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.
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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 $314 for a one-way ticket and $402 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, Air Canada, Delta, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, and American Airlines.

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

    The Airbus A330-300 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 $672 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 $767 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 $568 or less one-way and $564 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

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Tuesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Wednesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, 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

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, 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 3 airlines serving 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 1730 reviews
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
8.2Crew
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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.

2.0 MediocreJoanne, Sep 2025ZRH - SFO
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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.

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!

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

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

We had a very long diversion and our food voucher didn’t work because the restaurants were closed

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Handling our luggage was the biggest issue - they lost it and we got it almost 3 days later. Really threw off the beginning of our trip and we really had to change our itinerary accordingly.

Seat was hard and uncomfortable and the temperature too warm and uncomfortable.

No meals included on this long international flight. Most airlines will offer you a meal when flying internationally. Not Icelandair. Your included choices are water and coffee. Poor customer service. The airport was also very confusing.

Best smelling onboard bathrooms ever. Even after use the whole flight. Biggest overhead bins. Most legroom in economy class. Great Icelandiic music. Really nice staff. Icelandair is awesome! (Don’t fly Air Canada! During the strike they lied about no flights available (I booked this flight myself) and hid the process to get money back on their website by obscuring menu titles, then made it difficult and time consuming to fill out. I’m Canadian. Don’t trust Air Canada!

It was good. The air plane is clean and staff were friendly.

Worst airline I’ve ever flown. Delayed 5.5 hrs, missed connecting flight, and missed an entire day of vacation. Zero customer service

Everything sucked. No food, one small glass of water, a tiny coffee, 5.5 hour delay with no customer service. Would never recommend flying them.

The crew was wonderful at check in, the gate and on board. Felt the luggage had more room than the passengers. The seats were smaller than most domestic U.S. airlines. I'm only 5'2" and I had little legroom. There were only 2 bathrooms in coach. Needed more. The flight was very smooth but not the most comfortable.

There was no lounge at Boston for us to use. Typically flying first class overseas comes with lounge privileges. The seats did not recline even a little. My headset only worked on one side. I felt like I was flying on Ryan Air, not Icelandic Air.

Boarded with no problems. Sat on the tarmac for an hour before taking off. We were the last ones on our connecting flight. Didn't think we were going to make it. Our flight to Iceland was similarly delayed. When we've flown other airlines, pilots have tried to make up time while in the air. This doesn't seem to be something that Icelandair does. We made all of our flights, but it was stressful and we didn't think it was going to happen based on the time we arrived.

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