John F Kennedy Intl

$410+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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ZRH — JFK
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in March or November, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$469
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$410
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$653

Good round-trip deal

$501 or less

Good one-way deal

$548 or less
From Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl
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 June 12, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/88:25 pmZRH - JFK
2 stops25h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/156:55 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$469
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/121:15 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 10/1810:05 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop18h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/11$470
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 7/18:00 amZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 05mCondor
Sun 7/134:05 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop17h 40mCondor
Deal found 6/12$471
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/192:00 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop11h 10mIcelandair
Mon 6/238:25 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop10h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 6/11$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/2011:50 amZRH - JFK
1 stop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/2311:00 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop17h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$474
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/187:15 amZRH - JFK
1 stop16h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 7/78:55 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$480
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Thu 6/2610:55 amZRH - JFK
1 stop14h 00mITA Airways
Wed 7/94:05 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop20h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 6/10$482
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Wed 9/31:35 pmZRH - JFK
Nonstop9h 15mDelta
Sun 9/79:30 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop10h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/12$491
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2612:50 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/98:30 pmJFK - ZRH
Nonstop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$504
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Thu 9/188:15 amZRH - JFK
1 stop11h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/244:15 pmJFK - ZRH
Nonstop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$505
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/21:15 pmZRH - JFK
Nonstop9h 20mSWISS
Wed 7/94:15 pmJFK - ZRH
Nonstop7h 55mSWISS
Deal found 6/12$528
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Wed 9/311:20 amZRH - JFK
2 stops16h 25mAir Canada
Thu 10/29:00 amJFK - ZRH
2 stops15h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$532

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Mon 9/8

8:25 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

6:55 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$469

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Sun 10/12

1:15 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop12h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/18

10:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$470

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Tue 7/1

8:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/13

4:05 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$471

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Wed 9/10

11:45 am-7:59 pm

2 stops14h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/24

6:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$473

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Fri 10/24

2:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/31

8:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$476

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 6/26

10:55 am-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/9

4:05 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$482

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Mon 9/8

7:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop18h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/14

1:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$491

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Fri 10/17

9:50 am-6:05 pm

1 stop14h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/24

8:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$492

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 6/26

12:50 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/9

8:30 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop7h 55m

$504

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 9/18

8:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop11h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/24

4:15 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop7h 55m

$505

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport trip
Airlines
SWISS

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.

United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats, noise-reducing headphones, and upscale amenity kits.


United's Premium Plus includes bigger seats, upgraded meals, and two checked bags on international flights.

Airports
ZRH

Zürich Airport offers a day-before check-in service for Swiss Airlines, allowing you to drop bags 23 hours before departure.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
JFK

For a quick arrival, take the LIRR from Manhattan to JFK, then connect to the AirTrain. Total travel time is about 45 minutes.

Read more about JFKby Chris Dong
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Yulia Denisyuk

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Expert on ZRH

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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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Chris Dong

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Expert on JFK

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 89 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 June 12, 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 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 12, 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to JFK are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Azores Airlines and LOT from Zurich to New York to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Zurich (ZRH), located 5.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl. 4 airlines have flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at $469. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Condor, with the lowest prices starting at $470 and $471, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is 27% 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Serbia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $418. Scandinavian Airlines flights start at $430 while deals on LOT start at $432 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Zurich, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (84%), United Airlines (84%), SWISS( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $471. While the most popular route (Zurich - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $249 on average our data indicates $2,362 when flying from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to John F Kennedy 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 4 airlines flying from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$448Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$463Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$465Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$498Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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