Cheap flights from New York to Zürich

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Cheapest round-trip flights $330
Condor 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Thu, Jan 29
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Zürich is currently $330
Cheapest one-way flight $251
Tap Air Portugal 1 stop 18 hr Wed, Jan 28
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Zürich is currently $251
Cheapest nonstop flights $490
SWISS Nonstop 8 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Wed, Jan 21
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Zürich is currently $490
Last-minute weekend getaway $456
American 2 stops 33 hr Sat, Nov 22 — Mon, Nov 24
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Zürich is currently $456
Cheapest business class flights $2,084
Icelandair 1 stop 11 hr Mon, Jan 19 — Tue, Jan 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Zürich is currently $2,084
Fastest flight 7 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Zürich takes 7 hr 30 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: $435–850
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $570–830

Popular airlines from New York to Zürich

  • SWISS
    Nonstop
    from $490
    Typical price: $660–1,150
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, JFK - ZRH Every day
    10 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - ZRH Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $490
    Typical price: $660–1,200
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR - ZRH Every day
    63 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - ZRH Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $490
    Typical price: $690–1,250
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - ZRH Every day
  • British Airways
    from $552
    Typical price: $710–1,500
    73 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - ZRH Every day
  • Air Canada
    from $490
    Typical price: $660–1,250
    55 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - ZRH Every day
  • Scandinavian Airlines
    from $426
    Typical price: $465–890
    46 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - ZRH Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 39 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 24 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
    Boston United States 3 hr 41 min 192 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 New York to Zürich

When are the cheapest days to fly from New York to Zürich?
The cheapest flights from New York to Zürich are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $435 to $850.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Zürich?
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Zürich recently found on Google Flights was with Condor from $330. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $251.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from New York to Zürich is $490, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Zürich is $490, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Zürich is $490, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Zürich is $552, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from New York to Zürich is $490, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 12.
  • The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from New York to Zürich is $426, flying from Feb 16 to Feb 23.
What are the cheapest flights from New York to Zürich?
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Zürich starts at $330 from Thu, Jan 22 to Thu, Jan 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $251 and departs on Wed, Jan 28.
How long does it take to fly from New York to Zürich?
7 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from New York 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 New York to Zürich?
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 is the best airline to fly from New York to Zürich?
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 10 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, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 73 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Zürich are:
  • United offers 7 nonstop flights and 63 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
  • Delta offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
  • Air Canada offers 55 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) .
  • Scandinavian Airlines offers 46 connecting flights per week. Scandinavian Airlines 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.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Zürich?
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Zürich recently found on Google Flights was with Condor from $330. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $251.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from New York to Zürich is $490, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Zürich is $490, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Zürich is $490, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Zürich is $552, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from New York to Zürich is $490, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 12.
  • The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from New York to Zürich is $426, flying from Feb 16 to Feb 23.
Which airlines have direct flights from New York to Zürich?
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.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from New York to Zürich?
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Zürich at price $456 is offered by American from Sat, Nov 22 to Mon, Nov 24.
Which airlines have direct flights from New York to Zürich?
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.
When are direct flights from New York to Zürich available?
There are direct flights from New York to Zürich on a daily basis.
What are the cheapest direct flights from New York to Zürich?
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Zürich start at $490 from Thu, Jan 15 to Wed, Jan 21 with SWISS.
How can I find nonstop flights from New York to Zürich?
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.
What are the cheapest business class flights from New York to Zürich?
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Zürich start at $2,084 from Mon, Jan 19 to Tue, Jan 27 with Icelandair.
What are the cheapest economy class flights from New York to Zürich?
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Zürich start at $330 from Thu, Jan 22 to Thu, Jan 29.
How can I book business class trips from New York to Zürich?
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.
Are there any last-minute deals from New York to Zürich next weekend?
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Zürich starts at $456 from Sat, Nov 22 to Mon, Nov 24 with American.
Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from New York to Zürich?
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Zürich at price $456 is offered by American from Sat, Nov 22 to Mon, Nov 24.
How can I find last-minute flight deals from New York to Zürich?
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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