Find Cheap Flights from Zürich to Los Angeles (ZRH - LAX)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Zürich to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$666	Condor 1 stop 16 hr Sun, May 17 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is currently $666
Cheapest one-way flight	$470	British Airways 1 stop 17 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is currently $470
Cheapest nonstop flights	$940	SWISS Nonstop 13 hr Fri, May 22 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is currently $940
Last-minute weekend getaway	$756	Condor 1 stop 16 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Los Angeles is currently $756
Cheapest business class flights	$2,996	Alaska, Condor 2 stops 20 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Fri, Jul 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is currently $2,996

Fastest flight	12 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Los Angeles takes 12 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Los Angeles is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $520–680
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $730–860

Popular airlines from Zürich to Los Angeles

SWISS

Nonstop

from $936

Typical price: $690–1,350

6 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - LAX Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
United

from $841

Typical price: $640–970

49 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - LAX Every day
American

from $923

Typical price: $630–1,200

42 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - LAX Every day
Air France

from $904

Typical price: $770–1,350

29 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - LAX Every day
British Airways

from $829

Typical price: $660–1,800

23 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - LAX Every day
KLM

from $905

Typical price: $770–1,400

21 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - LAX 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 Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Los Angeles are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $520 to $680.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Condor from $666. The cheapest one-way flight was with British Airways from $470.

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

The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is $936, flying from May 18 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is $841, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 19.
The cheapest American flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is $923, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is $904, flying from May 16 to May 29.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is $829, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 28.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is $905, flying from May 16 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Los Angeles starts at $666 from Sun, May 17 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $470 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

12 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

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

In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 6 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 49 connecting flights per week. United flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Los Angeles are:

American offers 42 connecting flights per week. American flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Air France offers 29 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
British Airways offers 23 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Condor from $666. The cheapest one-way flight was with British Airways from $470.

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

The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is $936, flying from May 18 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is $841, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 19.
The cheapest American flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is $923, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is $904, flying from May 16 to May 29.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is $829, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 28.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Los Angeles is $905, flying from May 16 to Jun 1.

SWISS flies direct from Zürich to Los Angeles.

There are 6 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Los Angeles at price $756 is offered by Condor from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

SWISS flies direct from Zürich to Los Angeles.

There are 6 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Zürich to Los Angeles are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Los Angeles start at $940 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, Jun 4 with SWISS.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles start at $2,996 from Thu, Jul 16 to Fri, Jul 31 with Alaska, Condor.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Los Angeles start at $666 from Sun, May 17 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Zürich to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles starts at $756 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Condor.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Los Angeles at price $756 is offered by Condor from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

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