Cheap flights from New York to Zürich

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Cheapest round-trip flights $681
Icelandair 1 stop 32 hr Sat, May 30 — Fri, Jun 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Zürich is currently $681
Cheapest one-way flight $317
Icelandair 1 stop 29 hr Wed, Jul 15
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Zürich is currently $317
Cheapest nonstop flights $830
SWISS Nonstop 8 hr Sun, Jun 7 — Tue, Jun 16
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Zürich is currently $830
Last-minute weekend getaway $666
Air Europa 1 stop 14 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Zürich is currently $666
Cheapest business class flights $2,200
Azores Airlines, Tap Air Portugal 2 stops 15 hr Fri, Jun 19 — Sat, Jun 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Zürich is currently $2,200
Fastest flight 7 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Zürich takes 7 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 New York to Zürich is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $420–780
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $600–870

Popular airlines from New York to Zürich

  • SWISS
    Nonstop
    from $830
    Typical price: $680–1,500
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, JFK - ZRH Every day
    7 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - ZRH Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $830
    Typical price: $670–1,600
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR - ZRH Every day
    56 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - ZRH Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $830
    Typical price: $690–1,500
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - ZRH Every day
    40 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - ZRH Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
  • Air Canada
    from $847
    Typical price: $700–1,600
    63 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - ZRH Every day
  • Scandinavian Airlines
    from $761
    Typical price: $455–980
    61 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - ZRH Every day
  • British Airways
    from $954
    Typical price: $730–1,650
    53 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - ZRH Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near Zürich

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    Zürich Switzerland 15 min 6 mi
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
    Basel Switzerland 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)
    Mulhouse France 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)
    Geneva Switzerland 3 hr 1 min 139 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Zürich

The cheapest flights from New York to Zürich are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $420 to $780.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Zürich recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $681. The cheapest one-way flight was with Icelandair from $317.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from New York to Zürich is $830, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 23.
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Zürich is $830, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 16.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Zürich is $830, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 16.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from New York to Zürich is $847, flying from Jul 5 to Jul 14.
  • The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from New York to Zürich is $761, flying from Jul 5 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Zürich is $954, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Zürich starts at $681 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $317 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.
7 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Zürich.
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.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York 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 counts as the best airline for your flights from New York 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 New York to Zürich.

In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 21 nonstop flights and 7 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .

In terms of flights, Air Canada is the most popular. Air Canada offers 63 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Zürich are:
  • United offers 7 nonstop flights and 56 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
  • Delta offers 7 nonstop flights and 40 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
  • Scandinavian Airlines offers 61 connecting flights per week. Scandinavian Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
  • British Airways offers 53 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Zürich.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Zürich recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $681. The cheapest one-way flight was with Icelandair from $317.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from New York to Zürich is $830, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 23.
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Zürich is $830, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 16.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Zürich is $830, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 16.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from New York to Zürich is $847, flying from Jul 5 to Jul 14.
  • The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from New York to Zürich is $761, flying from Jul 5 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Zürich is $954, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
SWISS, United and Delta fly direct from New York to Zürich.
  • There are 21 SWISS direct flights from New York to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from New York to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Delta direct flights from New York 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.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Zürich at price $666 is offered by Air Europa from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
SWISS, United and Delta fly direct from New York to Zürich.
  • There are 21 SWISS direct flights from New York to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from New York to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Delta direct flights from New York 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.
There are direct flights from New York to Zürich on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Zürich start at $830 from Sun, Jun 7 to Tue, Jun 16 with SWISS.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York 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.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Zürich start at $2,200 from Fri, Jun 19 to Sat, Jun 27 with Azores Airlines, Tap Air Portugal.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Zürich start at $681 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5.
To book business class trips from New York 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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Zürich starts at $666 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Air Europa.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Zürich at price $666 is offered by Air Europa from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York 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.

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