Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Zürich (CHI - ZRH)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Zürich and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$456	Scandinavian Airlines 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sat, Feb 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Zürich is currently $456
Cheapest one-way flight	$418	Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 15 hr Wed, Feb 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Zürich is currently $418
Cheapest nonstop flights	$749	United Nonstop 9 hr Sun, Jan 25 — Tue, Feb 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Zürich is currently $749
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,154	LOT 1 stop 29 hr Fri, Nov 21 — Sun, Nov 23	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Zürich is currently $1,154
Cheapest business class flights	$2,442	Icelandair 1 stop 11 hr Mon, Jan 12 — Sun, Jan 25	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Zürich is currently $2,442

Fastest flight	8 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Zürich takes 8 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Zürich is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $480–820
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $980–1,300

Popular airlines from Chicago to Zürich

United

Nonstop

from $745

Typical price: $850–2,050

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - ZRH Every day

23 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ZRH Every day
SWISS

Nonstop

from $745

Typical price: $860–2,000

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - ZRH Every day
Delta

from $768

Typical price: $870–2,050

30 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - ZRH Every day
Lufthansa

from $762

Typical price: $900–2,000

23 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ZRH Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $605

Typical price: $660–1,650

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ZRH Every day
Aer Lingus

from $574

Typical price: $730–2,100

20 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ZRH Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 31 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 26 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 28 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Zürich

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zürich Switzerland 15 min 6 mi
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)

Basel Switzerland 1 hr 10 min 49 mi
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)

Mulhouse France 1 hr 10 min 49 mi
Geneva Airport (GVA)

Geneva Switzerland 3 hr 4 min 139 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Zürich

When are the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Zürich?

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Zürich are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $480 to $820.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zürich?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Zürich recently found on Google Flights was with Scandinavian Airlines from $456. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $418.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Zürich is $745, flying from Jan 18 to Feb 3.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Chicago to Zürich is $745, flying from Feb 1 to Feb 17.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Zürich is $768, flying from Jan 25 to Feb 10.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Zürich is $762, flying from Jan 18 to Feb 3.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Zürich is $605, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Chicago to Zürich is $574, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 30.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zürich?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Zürich starts at $456 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sat, Feb 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $418 and departs on Wed, Feb 4.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Zürich?

8 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Zürich.

When should you fly to Zürich, Switzerland?

Peak travel season is May–Nov. Widely attended events are the Zurich Festival, a month-long series of art, music and theater performances sponsored by the city's cultural institutions; the outdoor dance party known as the Street Parade (Aug); and Weltklasse Zurich (Aug–Sep), a prestigious track and field event.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Chicago to Zürich?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Zürich.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from Chicago to Zürich?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Zürich really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Zürich.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 23 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 30 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Zürich are:

SWISS offers 7 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
Lufthansa offers 23 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
Aer Lingus offers 20 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Zürich.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zürich?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Zürich recently found on Google Flights was with Scandinavian Airlines from $456. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $418.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Zürich is $745, flying from Jan 18 to Feb 3.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Chicago to Zürich is $745, flying from Feb 1 to Feb 17.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Zürich is $768, flying from Jan 25 to Feb 10.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Zürich is $762, flying from Jan 18 to Feb 3.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Zürich is $605, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Chicago to Zürich is $574, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 30.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Zürich?

SWISS and United fly direct from Chicago to Zürich.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SWISS direct flights from Chicago to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Zürich?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Zürich at price $1,154 is offered by LOT from Fri, Nov 21 to Sun, Nov 23.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Zürich?

SWISS and United fly direct from Chicago to Zürich.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SWISS direct flights from Chicago to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Chicago to Zürich available?

There are direct flights from Chicago to Zürich on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Zürich?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Zürich start at $749 from Sun, Jan 25 to Tue, Feb 10 with United.

How can I find nonstop flights from Chicago to Zürich?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Zürich, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Chicago to Zürich?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Zürich start at $2,442 from Mon, Jan 12 to Sun, Jan 25 with Icelandair.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Chicago to Zürich?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Zürich start at $456 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sat, Feb 14.

How can I book business class trips from Chicago to Zürich?

To book business class trips from Chicago to Zürich, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Chicago to Zürich next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Zürich starts at $1,154 from Fri, Nov 21 to Sun, Nov 23 with LOT.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Zürich?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Zürich at price $1,154 is offered by LOT from Fri, Nov 21 to Sun, Nov 23.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Zürich?

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Zürich, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.