ZRH - WAS

$320 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 2/13. 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
$396
Overall average: $635
British Airways
Thu 3/26Thu 4/2
ZRH - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$522
Typical prices: $521-$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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6 weeks
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Zurich to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, Apr 2
British Airways Logo
12:45 pm - 8:55 pm
ZRH
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IAD
13h 10m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:15 pm - 12:10 pm
IAD
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ZRH
10h 55m
1 stop
$396British Airways
Sat, Apr 11 - Fri, Apr 24
Icelandair Logo
2:00 pm - 10:15 pm
ZRH
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BWI
14h 15m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
8:30 pm - 1:05 pm
BWI
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ZRH
10h 35m
1 stop
$420Icelandair
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:10 am - 3:15 pm
ZRH
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IAD
15h 05m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:30 pm - 12:40 pm
IAD
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ZRH
13h 10m
1 stop
$474TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:10 am - 3:15 pm
ZRH
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IAD
15h 05m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:30 pm - 12:40 pm
IAD
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ZRH
13h 10m
1 stop
$479TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 21
American Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 10:16 pm
ZRH
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DCA
16h 31m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:58 pm - 2:40 pm
DCA
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ZRH
17h 42m
2 stops
$503American Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Tue, Jun 2
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 10:00 pm
ZRH
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DCA
18h 15m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 2:40 pm
DCA
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ZRH
17h 40m
2 stops
$505American Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
Air Canada Logo
11:25 am - 7:45 pm
ZRH
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DCA
14h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:05 am - 6:15 am
DCA
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ZRH
14h 10m
1 stop
$510Air Canada
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 5:33 pm
ZRH
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DCA
13h 13m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 4:45 pm
DCA
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ZRH
14h 35m
2 stops
$511United Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 2:01 pm
ZRH
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BWI
30h 46m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 4:45 pm
BWI
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ZRH
17h 25m
2 stops
$511United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Air Canada Logo
7:30 am - 3:31 pm
ZRH
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DCA
14h 01m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:05 am - 6:15 am
DCA
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ZRH
14h 10m
1 stop
$514Air Canada
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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.

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 $537 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 Fridays 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 $544 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $728 and $695 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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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.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and IAD

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.

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on SWISS and ZRH

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.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$320
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% 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 $320 for a one-way ticket and $396 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 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 $578 and an overall rating of 7.6, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $670 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 $502 or less one-way and $713 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, SWISS

United Airlines, SWISS

Tuesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines, SWISS

United Airlines, SWISS

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

United Airlines, SWISS

United Airlines, SWISS

Tuesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines, SWISS

United Airlines, SWISS

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.
7.6
SWISSOverall score based on 1864 reviews
8.3Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

Great flight. I didn't watch the entertainment. I used my iPad the whole flight. But, staff was great, smooth flight, comfortable seat (business seat 7A) and food was really good (I'm a vegetarian).

10.0 ExcellentJanie, Jan 2026
ZRH - SFO
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Great flight. I didn't watch the entertainment. I used my iPad the whole flight. But, staff was great, smooth flight, comfortable seat (business seat 7A) and food was really good (I'm a vegetarian).

The flight was very nice but the food selection for the people in the last rows was limited to vegetarian meals only. I think vegetarian meal should not be offered as a main selection.

Drinking water could be in more sustainable packaging than plastic bottles

They lost my luggage on December 30th. It is now January 3rd and i still don’t have it. I’ve called lost and found multiple times and they cannot provide an update. They keep saying one day and then it gets postponed again. This is ridiculous and unprofessional. It’s infringing on my vacation. I have stressed how important it is for me to have my suitcase right away. It should have been resolved within 1-2 days.

Made us gate check carry ons Then didn’t get them on the plane. Service they used didn’t deliver our carry ons for more than a day Total mess

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

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

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

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Safe made to destination. Late to start at GVA for icy reasons but we fought our next fly.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

The flight was delayed for 1:30 hours for maintenance issues. They should give more information about connecting flights. For a Business Cabin the Crew was mediocre.

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

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