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$367+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago (CHI)

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CHI
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 16, 2026.

This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/87:15 am
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/125:55 pm
ORD
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ZRH
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$540
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/87:15 am
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/145:55 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$541
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/27:15 am
ZRH
-
ORD
2 stops16h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 5/1010:30 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$543
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/157:15 am
ZRH
-
ORD
2 stops20h 51m
American Airlines
Sun 6/288:50 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$546
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 6/12:00 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop14h 25m
Icelandair
Mon 6/157:25 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 40m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/11$550
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 4/87:15 am
ZRH
-
ORD
2 stops19h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:35 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$551
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/111:20 am
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/151:00 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$555
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 4/62:35 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/193:50 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
Nonstop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$556
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/89:20 am
ZRH
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MDW
2 stops16h 20m
Delta
Tue 4/147:16 pm
MDW
-
ZRH
2 stops14h 29m
Delta
Deal found 3/11$645
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/110:10 am
ZRH
-
MDW
1 stop19h 18m
Delta
Fri 5/86:23 am
MDW
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/11$646
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/77:00 am
ZRH
-
MDW
2 stops18h 40m
Delta
Thu 4/2310:41 am
MDW
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$659
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1710:10 am
ZRH
-
MDW
1 stop19h 18m
Delta
Sun 5/39:27 am
MDW
-
ZRH
2 stops16h 08m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$660

Find flight deals from Zurich to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago (CHI). 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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$540
(Iberia)

One-way from

$367
(Flysmarter)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$683

Good round-trip deal

$677 or less

Good one-way deal

$704 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Chicago 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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sun 4/26

8:15 am-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

3:50 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop8h 55m

$563

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Tue 4/28

8:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

12:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop14h 30m

$563
Quickest round-trip

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Fri 4/17

9:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

2:20 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop8h 50m

$564

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Wed 4/8

8:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

3:50 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop8h 55m

$565

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sat 6/6

8:15 am-6:34 pm

2 stops17h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/14

9:40 pm-8:05 am

1 stop27h 25m

$570

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Fri 5/1

9:50 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/8

5:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$571

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Thu 5/14

8:15 am-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

9:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 10m

$573

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sun 4/12

8:15 am-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

3:50 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop8h 55m

$580

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Thu 4/16

8:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

8:45 am-8:05 am

1 stop16h 20m

$582

ZurichChicago

ZRH - ORD

ZRHORD

Zurich

Tue 4/14

2:35 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops16h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

11:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop14h 05m

$586

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to Chicago

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 Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Chicago 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 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 Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago 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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Zurich to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Chicago (average of $420). Flying from Zurich to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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 CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 16, 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 as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to Chicago. 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 March 16, 2026.

The most flights from ZRH to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from Zurich to Chicago delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Zurich and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated March 16, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS,United Airlines, andScandinavian Airlines from Zurich to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,898 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,898 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,898 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,431 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,898 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,716 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,898 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

ZRH - JNB

The flight was good but again my luggage was delayed. The 2nd time now. I know it us at the airlines fault but maybe there have to be more control on which luggage on on which plane. Especially if a flight has been delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Chicago. 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?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from Zurich, you will be flying from Zurich, which is the city’s only airport. Zurich (ZRH) is located 5.9 mi from the center of Zurich. There are 7 flights from Zurich to Chicago per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Chicago?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Zurich to Chicago in about 16h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 20m. Zurich and Chicago are separated by a distance of 4431 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Chicago round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $272, was found to be the cheapest airline from Zurich to Chicago. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be SWISS. United Airlines is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $337. Users have also found prices from $338 and $360 on American Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Zurich to Chicago consider choosing Air Canada (87%), Austrian Airlines (87%) or Brussels Airlines (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,284 for a flight from Zurich to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $638 while the most popular route, (Zurich - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $489.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Chicago 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?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Chicago (average of $420). Flying from Zurich to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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 Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to Chicago. 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$272Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$491Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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