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$350+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — ORD
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in January or November, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/192:00 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop14h 25m
Icelandair
Fri 8/287:25 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 35m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/26$567
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/262:00 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop14h 25m
Icelandair
Wed 9/97:25 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 35m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/25$570
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2711:00 am
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop14h 25m
Aer Lingus
Tue 11/103:55 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop11h 25m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 7/25$572
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/292:00 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop14h 25m
Icelandair
Tue 9/87:25 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 40m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/23$573
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/311:20 am
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop14h 55m
Aer Lingus
Thu 9/179:00 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop16h 10m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 7/26$574
This CheapTickets.ch deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 CheapTickets.ch is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/141:50 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 10/216:00 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop21h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/27$579
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 12/256:10 am
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop16h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 1/88:10 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop19h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/24$580
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/216:00 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop28h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 11/278:10 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/26$581

Find flight deals from Zurich to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$567
(Icelandair)

One-way from

$350
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$882

Good round-trip deal

$803 or less

Good one-way deal

$713 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Mon 9/14

8:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

3:50 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop8h 55m

$613

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Tue 10/13

9:25 am-7:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

2:20 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop8h 50m

$614
Quickest round-trip

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Thu 9/24

8:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

3:50 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop8h 55m

$614

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Thu 9/3

8:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

7:05 am-8:15 am

1 stop18h 10m

$614

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Fri 10/9

2:35 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops15h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

10:55 am-8:15 am

1 stop14h 20m

$620

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Tue 9/1

9:25 am-2:55 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/11

2:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop12h 55m

$622

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Mon 8/10

8:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

2:20 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop8h 50m

$721

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sat 8/8

8:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

3:55 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop8h 50m

$721
Cheapest one-way

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Mon 11/16

7:30 am-2:55 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$351

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sun 10/11

7:45 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$448

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to O'Hare Intl in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zurich-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Zurich to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $588). Flying from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,025). 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 ZRH to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $589 and $859 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $567 on Icelandair (Aug 19-Aug 28).

The best insider tips for Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated July 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS and United Airlines from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,017 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,017 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,017 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,017 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to O'Hare Intl. 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 from for flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Most people fly from Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, Zurich has 8 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 2 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Departing from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport will take you 13h 40m. Zurich and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 4428 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $498, SWISS will fly you from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $498. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $337 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $338 and SWISS from $359 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Consider Austrian Airlines (83%), Brussels Airlines (83%) or Lufthansa (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $498. While the most popular route (Zurich - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $526 on average, our data indicates $2,493 when flying from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to O'Hare Intl 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 Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $588). Flying from Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,025). 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 2 airlines flying from Zurich to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to O'Hare Intl. 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$498Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$498Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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