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$394+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago (CHI)

ZRH — CHI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Chicago are usually found in September or February, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Zurich to Chicago

Thu 12/2410:25 am -
1 stop13h 20m
Thu 12/317:10 pm -
2 stops16h 00m
Deal found 10/26$637
Thu 11/2610:25 am -
1 stop13h 20m
Thu 12/107:10 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/25$640
Fri 11/206:10 am -
1 stop16h 20m
Wed 11/257:00 pm -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 10/26$641
Tue 11/2410:25 am -
1 stop13h 20m
Sat 11/287:10 pm -
1 stop12h 05m
Deal found 10/26$643
Mon 11/911:05 am -
1 stop14h 15m
Mon 11/233:55 pm -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 10/25$646
Thu 11/193:45 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Sun 11/298:10 pm -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 10/25$647
Thu 12/310:25 am -
1 stop13h 20m
Mon 12/77:10 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 10/25$655
Sat 11/213:45 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Fri 11/278:10 pm -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 10/26$656
Tue 12/1510:25 am -
1 stop13h 20m
Tue 12/297:10 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/25$660
Thu 11/57:00 am -
1 stop13h 10m
Wed 11/186:50 pm -
Nonstop8h 50m
Deal found 10/28$663
Thu 11/57:00 am -
1 stop13h 10m
Sun 11/86:50 pm -
Nonstop8h 50m
Deal found 10/28$664
Tue 11/247:00 am -
1 stop13h 10m
Sat 11/286:50 pm -
Nonstop8h 50m
Deal found 10/28$665

Find flight deals from Zurich to Chicago

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$637
(Expedia)

One-way from

$394
(Orbitz)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$766

Good round-trip deal

$814 or less

Good one-way deal

$764 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Zurich-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Zurich-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Zurich to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Zurich to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Zurich to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zurich to Chicago (CHI).

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ZurichChicago

ZRH Zurich - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ZRHORD

Zurich

Tue 3/23

12:30 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$441

ZurichChicago

ZRH Zurich - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sat 1/16

10:35 am-10:30 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$446

ZurichChicago

ZRH Zurich - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sat 11/21

6:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$462

ZurichChicago

ZRH Zurich - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ZRHORD

Zurich

Tue 11/17

6:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$462

ZurichChicago

ZRH Zurich - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ZRHORD

Zurich

Fri 11/20

3:45 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops54h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$484

ZurichChicago

ZRH Zurich - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ZRHORD

Zurich

Sat 11/21

7:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/27

6:50 pm-10:40 am

Nonstop8h 50m

$663

ZurichChicago

ZRH Zurich - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ZRHORD

Zurich

Tue 11/24

7:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/28

6:50 pm-10:40 am

Nonstop8h 50m

$663

ZurichChicago

ZRH Zurich - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ZRHORD

Zurich

Thu 12/3

7:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/7

4:10 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop8h 45m

$665

ZurichChicago

ZRH Zurich - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ZRHORD

Zurich

Wed 3/24

7:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/1

7:05 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop8h 45m

$666

ZurichChicago

ZRH Zurich - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ZRHORD

Zurich

Thu 3/25

7:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/31

7:05 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop8h 45m

$666

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Deals found on 10/25

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to Chicago

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to Chicago in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice 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.
Estimated round-trip price

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Chicago (average of $705). Flying from Zurich to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $892). 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?

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Zurich to Chicago flights typically cost between $746 and $1,005 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $637 on Scandinavian Airlines (Dec 24-Dec 31).

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 183 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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.

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

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 36 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

See what other customers who have flown with SWISS and United 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.

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

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 :(

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

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 :(

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

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

  • 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 4 flights from Zurich to Chicago per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Chicago?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Zurich to Chicago in about 13h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Zurich and Chicago are separated by a distance of 4428 mi.

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

    United Airlines, at $582, was found to be the cheapest airline from Zurich to Chicago. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be SWISS. United Airlines is 24% 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 Aer Lingus. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $368. Users have also found prices from $377 and $427 on British Airways and SWISS, 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 Austrian Airlines (73%), Brussels Airlines (73%) or Lufthansa (73%) 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 $934 for a flight from Zurich to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $623 while the most popular route, (Zurich - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $467.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Chicago (average of $705). Flying from Zurich to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $892). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$582Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$622Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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