SWISS long-haul economy offers meals, beverages, and a carry-on bag. Basic fare includes one checked bag.
SWISS business class features 60-inch pitch seats, exceptional service, and gourmet meals by Michelin-starred chefs.
$352+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)
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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JFK
Nov 21 — Nov 281
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 October 22, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $489 (Icelandair) |
One-way from | $352 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $603 |
Good round-trip deal | $562 or less |
Good one-way deal | $591 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy IntlExplore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 22, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 22, 2025.
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Sat 11/81:00 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop11h 00mIcelandair
Mon 11/177:25 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop10h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 10/20![Icelandair logo]()
$489
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Thu 11/66:00 amZRH - JFK
1 stop18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/96:25 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$490
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 11/2612:35 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/56:25 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$492
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2712:45 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop11h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 12/56:25 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop10h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/21![British Airways logo]()
$493
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sat 12/610:25 amZRH - JFK
2 stops17h 58mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/95:35 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop10h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/22![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 12/2410:15 amZRH - JFK
2 stops27h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/92:30 pmJFK - ZRH
2 stops16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20![American Airlines logo]()
$495
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 11/710:15 amZRH - JFK
2 stops17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/179:50 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20![American Airlines logo]()
$496
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/2210:15 amZRH - JFK
2 stops16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/249:50 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$497
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:00 amZRH - JFK
1 stop13h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 11/2010:15 amJFK - ZRH
1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/20![British Airways logo]()
$498
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/511:05 amZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 45mAir Europa
Wed 11/1210:05 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop13h 10mAir Europa
Deal found 10/21![Air Europa logo]()
$499
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/178:25 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop25h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/225:35 pmJFK - ZRH
2 stops13h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/20![Scandinavian Airlines logo]()
$500
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ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Tue 11/18
8:25 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop25h 20m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 11/25
5:35 pm-11:30 am
2 stops35h 55m
$489
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Tue 2/17
12:20 pm-3:45 pm
2 stops33h 25m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 3/3
5:35 pm-11:30 am
2 stops35h 55m
$492
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Mon 4/6
8:25 pm-3:40 pm
2 stops25h 15m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 4/22
5:10 pm-12:10 pm
1 stop13h 00m
$493
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Thu 1/8
9:55 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop30h 35m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 1/10
12:30 am-9:20 pm
1 stop14h 50m
$500
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Wed 11/12
8:25 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop25h 20m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 11/16
5:35 pm-6:10 pm
2 stops18h 35m
$511
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Wed 1/28
10:25 am-9:30 pm
2 stops17h 05m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 2/1
5:35 pm-6:10 pm
2 stops18h 35m
$522
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Fri 1/30
1:30 pm-4:50 pm
Nonstop9h 20m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 2/3
5:30 pm-9:50 am
1 stop10h 20m
$523
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Sat 3/28
1:00 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop14h 35m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 4/5
11:10 pm-1:05 pm
1 stop31h 55m
$523
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Mon 3/30
7:15 am-5:35 pm
1 stop16h 20m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 4/9
7:30 pm-12:10 pm
1 stop10h 40m
$524
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Sat 3/7
1:30 pm-4:40 pm
Nonstop9h 10m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 3/12
5:30 pm-9:50 am
1 stop11h 20m
$524
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-New York John F Kennedy 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-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-New York John F Kennedy 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-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.
Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $405). Flying from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 JFK?
Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 22, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
How often are flights from Zurich to New York delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Zurich and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to New York 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?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 New York flights?
Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 25m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 25m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 10m.
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Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated October 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS, and United Airlines from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy 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.
Overall
7.9
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Overall
7.9
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Overall
7.9
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Overall
7.9
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Overall
7.9
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Overall
7.9
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$421 | Average$464 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$449 | Average$666 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$465 | Average$566 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$496 | Average$642 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$513 | Average$597 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |