International route
Cheap flights from Zurich to Newark
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). 3,935 miles, 8h 20m nonstop.
ZRH to EWR at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,935 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 8h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UALX2 airlinesUnited, SWISS
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday16% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 6h behindNewark vs Zurich
Zurich to Newark
Round trips from $333
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 Zurich to Newark
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 19 more with one stop.
- LXSWISSStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $75
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ORD, DCA · first checked bag from $40
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · 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 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
- 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 (LGW)BANO2 airlines
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AA1 airline
- Washington (DCA)AA1 airline
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
ZurichNewark 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
- Only United and SWISS fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LGW or OSL is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $333; September 2026 is the most expensive at $437 and up, a difference of $104 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 16% less than a Friday 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.
- Newark is 6 hours behind Zurich. A morning departure lands in Newark with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.
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Search Zurich to NewarkZurich to Newark: common questions
How long is the flight from Zurich to Newark?
A nonstop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Newark (EWR) takes about 8h 20m gate to gate, covering 3,935 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to EWR?
United Airlines and SWISS operate nonstop flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Newark (EWR), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LGW, OSL and ORD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Newark?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Zurich (ZRH) to Newark (EWR), starting at $333 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Zurich to Newark 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 Zurich and Newark?
Newark is 6 hours behind Zurich. ZRH is on Europe/Zurich time and EWR on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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