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.
$321+ 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JFK
Jan 6 — Jan 131
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl
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 December 7, 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 December 7, 2025.
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1610:45 amZRH - JFK
1 stop14h 10mITA Airways
Wed 2/44:45 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop19h 40mITA Airways
Deal found 12/6![ITA Airways logo]()
$540
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1610:45 amZRH - JFK
1 stop14h 10mITA Airways
Sat 1/314:45 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop11h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 12/5![ITA Airways logo]()
$541
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:15 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop25h 00mITA Airways
Tue 2/39:15 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop15h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 12/6![ITA Airways logo]()
$543
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/2510:45 amZRH - JFK
1 stop14h 10mITA Airways
Fri 1/234:45 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop19h 40mITA Airways
Deal found 12/5![ITA Airways logo]()
$547
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/68:05 amZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 00mCondor
Mon 12/84:25 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop22h 20mCondor
Deal found 12/5![Condor logo]()
$549
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:05 amZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 00mCondor
Thu 1/294:25 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop11h 05mCondor
Deal found 12/6![Condor logo]()
$551
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:05 amZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 00mCondor
Sat 1/104:25 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop11h 05mCondor
Deal found 12/5![Condor logo]()
$553
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Mon 12/1510:25 amZRH - JFK
1 stop16h 10mLOT
Sat 1/3110:35 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop14h 30mLOT
Deal found 12/5![LOT logo]()
$556
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Mon 12/81:20 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop15h 19mAir Canada
Mon 12/154:50 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop11h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 12/5![Air Canada logo]()
$562
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/2510:15 amZRH - JFK
2 stops27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/86:25 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5![American Airlines logo]()
$567
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:30 amZRH - JFK
1 stop11h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/164:25 pmJFK - ZRH
Nonstop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5![United Airlines logo]()
$568
Find 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 December 7, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Gotogate 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Gotogate 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $503 (Scandinavian Airlines) |
One-way from | $321 (Flysmarter) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $889 |
Good round-trip deal | $620 or less |
Good one-way deal | $708 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy 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 December 7, 2025.
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
Fri 5/1
8:25 pm-3:40 pm
2 stops25h 15m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 5/6
5:10 pm-2:10 pm
2 stops15h 00m
$507
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Sat 1/17
1:30 pm-4:49 pm
Nonstop9h 19m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 1/24
7:30 pm-1:55 pm
1 stop12h 25m
$514
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Wed 5/6
12:00 pm-5:05 pm
1 stop11h 05m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 5/11
7:35 pm-4:45 pm
1 stop15h 10m
$518
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Sat 3/28
7:10 pm-11:10 am
1 stop21h 00m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 4/7
5:29 pm-2:30 pm
2 stops15h 01m
$519
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Sat 3/28
7:10 pm-11:10 am
1 stop21h 00m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 4/18
7:29 pm-9:35 am
1 stop32h 06m
$519
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Sun 1/25
9:00 am-3:45 pm
1 stop12h 45m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 2/8
9:00 pm-10:30 am
Nonstop7h 30m
$520
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Fri 1/16
1:30 pm-4:49 pm
Nonstop9h 19m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 1/30
8:55 pm-10:30 am
Nonstop7h 35m
$520
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Sat 2/14
10:10 am-7:20 pm
2 stops15h 10m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 2/15
11:20 pm-8:10 pm
1 stop14h 50m
$524
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Fri 5/8
8:25 pm-3:40 pm
2 stops25h 15m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 5/15
5:10 pm-5:40 pm
1 stop18h 30m
$525
ZurichNew York
ZRH - JFK
ZRHJFK
Zurich
Mon 1/12
3:45 pm-8:05 pm
2 stops34h 20m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 1/25
10:00 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop18h 35m
$529
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl in December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Zurich-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >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 Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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.
Best time to book a flight from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl
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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 November 28, 2025.
Booking 64 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 $392). Flying from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $510). 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 December 7, 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.
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 119 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to New York flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 11% 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 cheapest layover airport for flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $639.
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.
The best insider tips for Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights
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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.
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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 December 7, 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.
Food
7.3
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Food
7.3
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Food
7.3
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Food
7.3
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Food
7.3
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Food
7.3
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
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$448 | Average$654 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$465 | Average$566 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$496 | Average$643 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$513 | Average$597 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |