Find Cheap Flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. (ZRH - WAS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$669	Icelandair 1 stop 15 hr Sat, May 16 — Sat, May 30	The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is currently $669
Cheapest one-way flight	$425	Iberia 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is currently $425
Cheapest nonstop flights	$749	United Nonstop 10 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is currently $749
Last-minute weekend getaway	$651	ITA 1 stop 34 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is currently $651
Cheapest business class flights	$2,394	Icelandair 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sat, Jul 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is currently $2,394

Fastest flight	9 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. takes 9 hr 20 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 Washington, D.C. is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $475–550
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $580–750

Popular airlines from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

United

Nonstop

from $711

Typical price: $500–790

7 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - IAD Every day

79 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
SWISS

Nonstop

from $740

Typical price: $540–910

7 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - IAD Every day
Delta

from $759

Typical price: $540–990

48 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
British Airways

from $737

Typical price: $530–1,400

44 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - BWI, IAD Every day
American

from $730

Typical price: $510–1,100

38 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - BWI, DCA Every day
Aer Lingus

from $699

Typical price: $610–1,650

21 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - IAD 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 Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 17 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 53 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 48 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 19 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $475 to $550.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $669. The cheapest one-way flight was with Iberia from $425.

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

The cheapest United flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is $711, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is $740, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Delta flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is $759, flying from May 16 to Jun 1.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is $737, flying from May 18 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is $730, flying from May 8 to May 23.
The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is $699, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. starts at $669 from Sat, May 16 to Sat, May 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $425 and departs on Thu, Jun 11.

9 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to Washington, D.C..

Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Zürich to Washington, D.C..
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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 79 connecting flights per week. United flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Washington, D.C. are:

SWISS offers 7 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Delta offers 48 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
British Airways offers 44 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
American offers 38 connecting flights per week. American flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) .
Aer Lingus offers 21 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Zürich and Washington, D.C..

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Icelandair from $669. The cheapest one-way flight was with Iberia from $425.

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

The cheapest United flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is $711, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is $740, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Delta flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is $759, flying from May 16 to Jun 1.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is $737, flying from May 18 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is $730, flying from May 8 to May 23.
The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Zürich to Washington, D.C. is $699, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.

SWISS and United fly direct from Zürich to Washington, D.C..

There are 7 United direct flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. at price $651 is offered by ITA from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

SWISS and United fly direct from Zürich to Washington, D.C..

There are 7 United direct flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Washington, D.C. start at $749 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. start at $2,394 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sat, Jul 4 with Icelandair.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Washington, D.C. start at $669 from Sat, May 16 to Sat, May 30.

To book business class trips from Zürich to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. starts at $651 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with ITA.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Washington, D.C. at price $651 is offered by ITA from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich to Washington, D.C., 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.