ZRH - WAS

$353 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 10/29. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$504
Typical prices: $500-$820
United Airlines
Fri 8/28Sun 9/6
ZRH - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$669
Typical prices: $684-$964
SWISS
Thu 7/2Sun 7/26
ZRH - IAD • Non-stop
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For long-haul comfort, United Premium Plus adds extra recline and legroom.
SWISS Premium Economy offers 99-cm recline seats and larger entertainment screens.
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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.

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 6:42 pm
ZRH
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BWI
14h 52m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 7:45 am
BWI
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ZRH
15h 20m
1 stop
$504United Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
Icelandair Logo
7:55 am - 7:25 pm
ZRH
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BWI
17h 30m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
8:30 pm - 7:00 am
BWI
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ZRH
28h 30m
1 stop
$527Icelandair
Fri, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 12
Icelandair Logo
7:55 am - 7:25 pm
ZRH
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BWI
17h 30m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
11:20 pm - 7:00 am
BWI
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ZRH
25h 40m
1 stop
$561Icelandair
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 10:59 pm
ZRH
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BWI
15h 54m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 2:45 pm
BWI
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ZRH
27h 35m
2 stops
$590United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 10:59 pm
ZRH
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BWI
15h 54m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 2:45 pm
BWI
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ZRH
27h 35m
2 stops
$592United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 10:59 pm
ZRH
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BWI
15h 54m
1 stop
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6:17 am - 2:45 pm
BWI
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ZRH
27h 28m
2 stops
$598United Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18
Air Canada Logo
1:25 pm - 8:25 pm
ZRH
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IAD
13h 00m
1 stop
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4:00 pm - 10:05 am
IAD
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ZRH
12h 05m
1 stop
$639Air Canada
Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 19
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10:30 am - 8:25 pm
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IAD
15h 55m
2 stops
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5:40 pm - 2:50 pm
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ZRH
15h 10m
2 stops
$640Air Canada
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12
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10:55 am - 2:30 pm
ZRH
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IAD
33h 35m
1 stop
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4:30 pm - 10:05 am
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ZRH
11h 35m
1 stop
$643ITA Airways
Tue, Dec 15 - Mon, Jan 4
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6:10 am - 2:45 pm
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IAD
14h 35m
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5:25 pm - 12:40 pm
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13h 15m
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$647TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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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.?

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 August.

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 $668 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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Zurich, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays 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 $197 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $530 and $521 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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 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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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$353
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. was $353 for a one-way ticket and $504 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, 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 $703 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 $568 or less one-way and $728 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 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 1972 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
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On time arrivals and departure, good in flight entertainment, courteous flight attendants, decent meals, reasonable seat space

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
ZRH - DEL
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On time arrivals and departure, good in flight entertainment, courteous flight attendants, decent meals, reasonable seat space

Close was excellent. Comfort was very good. The food was marginal.

Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

Best service we’ve ever experienced! Special thanks to the crew member who took care of us throughout the journey. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We love Swiss Air!

The boarding of this flight was total chaos. For some reason, all passengers had to stand in a lengthy line at the gate to have our passports checked for the FOURTH time. No reason was offered for the necessity of the fourth re-check, and when we got to the end of the line, the check was perfunctory. There was little to no crowd control at the gate and in some cases, tempers were flaring. On the other hand, once we got on board, everything about this flight from start to finish, especially the quality of the food and the service, was probably the best I have ever experienced..

Boarding was very chaotic, we had to stand in two different lines that were not clearly marked, and the announcements were not understandable from the microphones, and we speak both German and English. We paid Kayak $120+ for seat assignments when we purchased our tickets but when we printed our boarding passes, suddenly we had been changed to 16 rows further back than our assigned seats we paid for. The seats we were assigned to on our boarding passes had no usable overhead bins and so we had to sit with our carry on backpacks underneath our feet in an already crowded space. One video/entertainment screen kept crashing and thus was useless for viewing anything. It was not an enjoyable flight.

The biggest plus point of this flight is that the crew was very friendly. Otherwise on European sectors, the Business class seats are a joke and there is no entertainment of any kind. The staff should be trained to greet the Star Alliance Gold members to make them feel special.

The seat and leg room is small on the 2 seated row. Otherwise, very good crew and service.

Entertainment sounds were not good. Otherwise everything else was good.

Business class seating in Swiss really is just Economy seating minus the middle passenger

Our flight was delayed 2.5 hours from Lisbon to DC so we missed our connection to Seattle that would have arrived at about 9 PM. The agent initially said we had to stay overnight in DC and there were no other options to put us on to get us to Seattle. While on board I discovered a flight via American he could have put us in but by the time we arrived in DC that was sold out. We were then put on a flight to San Francisco that was also delayed then arrived in San Francisco and our flight to Seattle was also delayed so we ended up not arriving until 2:15 am. Our son could not pick us up so we ended up having to pay over $100 to Uber home. This is the second trip with United that the flight has been delayed causing us to miss an evening in Las Vegas and we were given nothing.

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

There were no facilities in the middle of the aircraft and premium economy was not allowed to use the business class facilities, and had to share the only two toilets at the back with economy. The upgrade to Premium was definitely not worth it

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

The economy seat was much less comfortable for an international flight in terms of recline and moving space when food tray is expanded. Per entertainment, it would be amazing if I could connect my Bluetooth headset or ear phones to the entertainment screen. Or provide in-flight wifi to connect directly from my own device.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

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.

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