International route
Cheap flights from New York to Zurich
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH). 3,920 miles, 7h 35m nonstop.
JFK to ZRH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,920 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 7h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLLX3 airlinesAmerican, Delta, SWISS
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 6h aheadZurich vs New York
New York to Zurich
Round trips from $305
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 10.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying New York to Zurich
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 17 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- LXSWISSStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $75
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS, OPO · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- London (LGW)BANO2 airlines
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)UA1 airline
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL)B61 airline
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta and SWISS all fly JFK to ZRH nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $305; September 2026 is the most expensive at $383 and up, a difference of $78 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Zurich is 6 hours ahead of New York. Expect to lose 6 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search New York to ZurichNew York to Zurich: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Zurich?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 7h 35m gate to gate, covering 3,920 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to ZRH?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SWISS operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LHR, LGW and OSL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Zurich?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH), starting at $305 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York to Zurich flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between New York and Zurich?
Zurich is 6 hours ahead of New York. JFK is on America/New York time and ZRH on Europe/Zurich time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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