Cheap flights from Chicago to Zürich
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
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
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Zürich is currently $456 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $418 |
Tap Air Portugal
1 stop
15 hr
Wed, Feb 4
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive round-trip flights from Chicago to Zürich per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Zürich is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| January Cheapest
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Typical prices: $480–820 |
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| June Most expensive
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Typical prices: $980–1,300 |
Popular airlines from Chicago to Zürich
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to Zürich in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $745Typical price: $850–2,0507 weekly nonstop flightsORD - ZRH Every day23 weekly connecting flightsORD - ZRH Every day
- SWISSNonstopfrom $745Typical price: $860–2,0007 weekly nonstop flightsORD - ZRH Every day
- Deltafrom $768Typical price: $870–2,05030 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - ZRH Every day
- Lufthansafrom $762Typical price: $900–2,00023 weekly connecting flightsORD - ZRH Every day
- Turkish Airlinesfrom $605Typical price: $660–1,65021 weekly connecting flightsORD - ZRH Every day
- Aer Lingusfrom $574Typical price: $730–2,10020 weekly connecting flightsORD - ZRH Every day
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Zürich center and popularity with travelers.
- 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:
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.
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:
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) .
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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