Find Cheap Flights from Zürich to Hamburg (ZRH - HAM)

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Cheapest round-trip flights	$227	Air France 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Jun 13 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Hamburg is currently $227
Cheapest one-way flight	$121	KLM 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Hamburg is currently $121
Cheapest nonstop flights	$245	SWISS Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Mon, Aug 3	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Hamburg is currently $245
Last-minute weekend getaway	$281	Air France 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Hamburg is currently $281
Cheapest business class flights	$628	Eurowings Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Mon, Jun 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Hamburg is currently $628

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Hamburg takes 1 hr 25 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 Zürich to Hamburg is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–250
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $245–385

Popular airlines from Zürich to Hamburg

SWISS

Nonstop

from $231

Typical price: $220–490

34 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - HAM Every day
Eurowings

Nonstop

from $319

Typical price: $240–550

18 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - HAM Every day

10 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - HAM Every day
Lufthansa

from $339

Typical price: $270–540

123 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - HAM Every day
Austrian

from $325

Typical price: $330–680

67 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - HAM Every day
KLM

from $258

Typical price: $240–530

43 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - HAM Every day
Condor

from $329

Typical price: $285–415

22 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - HAM Every day

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

Popular airports near Hamburg

Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Hamburg Germany 28 min 6 mi
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Berlin Germany 3 hr 22 min 167 mi
Hannover Airport (HAJ)

Hanover Germany 1 hr 38 min 76 mi
Bremen Airport (BRE)

Bremen Germany 1 hr 25 min 60 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Hamburg

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Hamburg are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $155 to $250.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Hamburg recently found on Google Flights was with Air France from $227. The cheapest one-way flight was with KLM from $121.

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

The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $231, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.
The cheapest Eurowings flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $319, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $339, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Austrian flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $325, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $258, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Condor flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $329, flying from May 28 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Hamburg starts at $227 from Sat, Jun 13 to Sun, Jun 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $121 and departs on Wed, Jun 24.

1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to Hamburg.

Peak travel months are Apr–Aug, plus Oct and Dec. With high precipitation rates year-round, summer (Jun–Aug) can be sunny, foggy or rainy. Winter (Dec–Feb) can be snowy. Key events are the Hamburg Port Anniversary (May), the Alster Fair (late summer), the Reeperbahn Music Festival (Sep) and the Christmas Markets (Nov–Dec). Hamburg’s traditional, early-morning fish market attracts crowds with local food and jazz music year-round.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Zürich to Hamburg.
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 Zürich to Hamburg 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 Zürich to Hamburg.

In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 34 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 123 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Hamburg are:

Eurowings offers 18 nonstop flights and 10 connecting flights per week. Eurowings flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .
Austrian offers 67 connecting flights per week. Austrian flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .
KLM offers 43 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .
Condor offers 22 connecting flights per week. Condor flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Hamburg recently found on Google Flights was with Air France from $227. The cheapest one-way flight was with KLM from $121.

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

The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $231, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.
The cheapest Eurowings flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $319, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $339, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Austrian flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $325, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $258, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Condor flight from Zürich to Hamburg is $329, flying from May 28 to May 31.

SWISS and Eurowings fly direct from Zürich to Hamburg.

There are 34 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Eurowings direct flights from Zürich to Hamburg 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 Zürich and Hamburg at price $281 is offered by Air France from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

SWISS and Eurowings fly direct from Zürich to Hamburg.

There are 34 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Hamburg per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Eurowings direct flights from Zürich to Hamburg 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 Zürich to Hamburg on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Hamburg start at $245 from Thu, Jul 30 to Mon, Aug 3 with SWISS.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich to Hamburg, 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 Zürich and Hamburg start at $628 from Fri, Jun 12 to Mon, Jun 15 with Eurowings.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Hamburg start at $227 from Sat, Jun 13 to Sun, Jun 14.

To book business class trips from Zürich to Hamburg, 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 Zürich and Hamburg starts at $281 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Air France.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Hamburg at price $281 is offered by Air France from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich to Hamburg, 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.