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$318+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Zurich (ZRH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ZRH
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Zurich

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/164:15 pm
STL
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ZRH
2 stops15h 30m
Air Canada
Fri 11/2012:40 pm
ZRH
-
STL
2 stops30h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/8$745
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/71:32 pm
BMI
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ZRH
2 stops15h 23m
United Airlines
Fri 12/111:20 pm
ZRH
-
BMI
2 stops30h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$746
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/163:15 pm
STL
-
ZRH
2 stops16h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 11/201:20 pm
ZRH
-
STL
2 stops30h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$746
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/164:15 pm
STL
-
ZRH
2 stops15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/238:45 pm
ZRH
-
STL
2 stops32h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$758
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1610:55 am
PIA
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ZRH
2 stops18h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 11/199:40 am
ZRH
-
PIA
1 stop21h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$761
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/241:20 pm
STL
-
ZRH
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/27:05 pm
ZRH
-
STL
2 stops31h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$776
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2410:23 am
STL
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 12/23:30 pm
ZRH
-
STL
2 stops34h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$783
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/164:15 pm
STL
-
ZRH
1 stop11h 10m
Air Canada
Mon 11/231:20 pm
ZRH
-
STL
1 stop33h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/6$785
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/274:15 pm
STL
-
ZRH
1 stop12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/41:20 pm
ZRH
-
STL
1 stop33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$788
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/274:15 pm
STL
-
ZRH
2 stops18h 30m
Air Canada
Wed 11/412:40 pm
ZRH
-
STL
2 stops32h 38m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/8$792
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/241:32 pm
BMI
-
ZRH
1 stop11h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 12/299:40 am
ZRH
-
BMI
1 stop15h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$862
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/247:00 am
PIA
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ZRH
1 stop17h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 12/299:40 am
ZRH
-
PIA
1 stop18h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$862

Find flight deals from Illinois to Zurich

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Zurich flight deals. Data was last updated June 9, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$745
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$318
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,239

Good round-trip deal

$940 or less

Good one-way deal

$568 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Zurich that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Zurich that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/16

3:15 pm-7:55 am

1 stop33h 40m

Zurich

Fri 11/20

1:20 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$750

PeoriaZurich

PIA - ZRH

PIAZRH

Greater Peoria

Mon 11/16

10:55 am-11:55 am

2 stops18h 00m

Zurich

Thu 11/19

9:40 am-12:19 am

1 stop21h 39m

$761

PeoriaZurich

PIA - ZRH

PIAZRH

Greater Peoria

Sat 8/1

5:43 pm-8:05 am

2 stops31h 22m

Zurich

Wed 8/12

1:25 pm-5:01 pm

2 stops34h 36m

$899

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/27

8:25 am-8:05 am

1 stop16h 40m

Zurich

Sun 10/4

1:25 pm-3:43 pm

2 stops33h 18m

$904

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/17

8:00 am-7:45 am

1 stop16h 45m

Zurich

Mon 9/28

3:35 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$935

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/14

7:08 am-8:05 am

1 stop17h 57m

Zurich

Fri 7/24

10:10 am-11:53 pm

1 stop20h 43m

$957

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/14

9:20 am-7:45 am

1 stop15h 25m

Zurich

Fri 7/24

9:50 am-9:26 pm

1 stop18h 36m

$957

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/22

12:23 pm-8:15 am

1 stop12h 52m

Zurich

Thu 7/30

9:50 am-12:11 pm

1 stop33h 21m

$962

PeoriaZurich

PIA - ZRH

PIAZRH

Greater Peoria

Sat 8/1

2:33 pm-7:45 am

1 stop34h 12m

Zurich

Wed 8/12

9:50 am-5:01 pm

1 stop14h 11m

$964

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/13

7:25 am-10:50 am

1 stop20h 25m

Zurich

Sat 8/22

1:25 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop31h 37m

$980

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Zurich

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Zurich

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Zurich?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zurich (average of $345). Flying from Illinois to Zurich in July is currently the most expensive (average of $558). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 9, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Zurich as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Zurich. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 9, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to ZRH are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Zurich?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to Zurich?

The best time to book flights from Illinois to Zurich is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Zurich. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich from Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Zurich from Illinois, you will be flying to Zurich, which is the city’s only airport. Zurich (ZRH) is located 5.9 mi from the center of Zurich.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Zurich?

    For as low as $1,019, United Airlines can have you in Zurich from Illinois in 18h 05m. There are 4431 mi between Illinois and Zurich. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Zurich one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Icelandair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $253. Users have also found prices from $282 and $334 on Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Zurich?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Zurich is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Zurich or Lambert-St Louis - Zurich.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Zurich?

    Consider Air Canada (92%), Austrian Airlines (92%) or Brussels Airlines (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Zurich.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Zurich?

    On average you can expect to pay $3,679 for a flight from Illinois to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $387 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich) is currently priced at $589.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Zurich?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Zurich.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Zurich?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Zurich by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Zurich?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zurich (average of $345). Flying from Illinois to Zurich in July is currently the most expensive (average of $558). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Illinois to Zurich

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Zurich. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$345Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IcelandairCheapest$387Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$424Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$441Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$505Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$510Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$602Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$654Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LOTCheapest$803Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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