Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 $706 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 $705 and an overall rating of 7.4.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. take?

Accepted Answer

The average nonstop flight takes 9h 20m, covering a distance of 4,128 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Zurich and Washington, D.C. per day?

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Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from Zurich and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 9h 37m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day (2).

Question 4

How many flights are there between Zurich and Washington, D.C. per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from Zurich and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 9h 37m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day (2).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. was $375 for a one-way ticket and $529 for a round-trip.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What’s the earliest departure time from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zurich at 11:55 am and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 3:30 pm.

Question 11

What’s the latest departure time from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. jets off at 1:10 pm and lands at 4:45 pm.

Question 12

Which airlines fly non-stop between Zurich and Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. They are SWISS and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is SWISS, with the best round-trip deal found costing $498. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

Question 13

Which airlines fly non-stop between Zurich and Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Zurich to Washington, D.C.. They are SWISS and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is SWISS, with the best round-trip deal found costing $498. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. is October, where tickets cost $602 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $957 and $817 respectively.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. is October, where tickets cost $602 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $957 and $817 respectively.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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..

Question 21

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.?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $582.

Question 25

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Reykjavik (KEF) is the top choice – 37% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 26

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Vienna (VIE) often has the shortest layovers from Zurich to Washington, D.C., with an average of 1h 03m.

Question 27

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Vienna (VIE) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 11h 45m.

Question 28

How often are flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C. delayed?

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Weekly flights between Zurich and Washington, D.C. historically see delays in approximately 22% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 138 minutes.

Question 29

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Washington, D.C. flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 17% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 30

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 31

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Washington, D.C. flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 32

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zurich and Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 33

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zurich and Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 34

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Zurich to Washington, D.C. were found on Icelandair ($529) and United Airlines ($593).

Question 35

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zurich to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Zurich to Washington, D.C. were found on Icelandair ($529) and United Airlines ($593).

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. costs $591 on the route between Zurich (ZRH) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). It is also the most popular route.

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Zurich to Washington, D.C. costs $591 on the route between Zurich (ZRH) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). It is also the most popular route.

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

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 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 39

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

Accepted Answer

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 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Washington, D.C. from Zurich usually cost between $628 and $819 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $529 on Icelandair (Sep 9-Sep 13).

Question 43

What are the most popular airlines flying to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Washington, D.C. is SWISS, followed by United Airlines and Lufthansa.

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