Los Angeles

$332+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from Zurich to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2710:50 am
ZRH
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LAX
2 stops21h 14m
Finnair
Wed 6/106:50 pm
LAX
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ZRH
1 stop14h 30m
Finnair
Deal found 1/26$570
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/257:05 pm
ZRH
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LAX
2 stops31h 58m
Finnair
Tue 9/812:40 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
2 stops20h 40m
Finnair
Deal found 1/26$571
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/1310:15 am
ZRH
-
LAX
2 stops21h 29m
British Airways
Fri 2/2710:30 am
LAX
-
ZRH
2 stops36h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$572
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1210:10 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop14h 40m
British Airways
Wed 2/254:42 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
2 stops16h 43m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$573
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/257:05 pm
ZRH
-
LAX
2 stops34h 15m
Finnair
Sat 5/28:55 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
2 stops27h 50m
Finnair
Deal found 1/26$574
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/277:15 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop22h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 6/312:35 am
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop22h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$575
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 5/307:15 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop20h 10m
British Airways
Mon 6/88:55 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop16h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$576
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/1411:50 am
ZRH
-
LAX
2 stops29h 39m
British Airways
Sun 5/1711:59 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
2 stops30h 36m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$578
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/2110:10 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop19h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 4/46:05 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop15h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$579
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 5/3111:45 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop19h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 6/66:45 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop27h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$580
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/1410:15 am
ZRH
-
LAX
1 stop21h 00m
British Airways
Sat 2/217:00 am
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop16h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$581
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 5/307:15 am
ZRH
-
LAX
2 stops22h 38m
British Airways
Sun 6/78:55 pm
LAX
-
ZRH
1 stop27h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$582

Find flight deals from Zurich to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$579
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$332
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$840

Good round-trip deal

$798 or less

Good one-way deal

$813 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Zurich-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Zurich to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Zurich to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Zurich to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zurich to Los Angeles.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Los Angeles 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Fri 6/12

7:10 am-6:25 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/25

8:55 pm-9:45 am

2 stops27h 50m

$582

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Sat 5/30

7:15 am-8:03 pm

2 stops21h 48m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/4

8:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$582

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Fri 5/22

1:10 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop12h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/3

3:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$597

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Thu 2/12

1:10 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

5:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$598

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Wed 2/25

10:35 am-12:57 am

2 stops23h 22m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/6

9:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops27h 50m

$601

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Sat 5/23

7:15 am-9:24 pm

2 stops23h 09m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/5

11:25 am-2:45 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$601

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Sat 3/21

11:25 am-12:17 am

2 stops20h 52m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

6:00 am-7:45 am

2 stops16h 45m

$601

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Thu 3/12

1:10 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop12h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/30

5:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$601

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Fri 3/6

1:10 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

6:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$602

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Wed 2/18

1:10 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop12h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

7:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$603

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Los Angeles 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-Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles (average of $510). Flying from Zurich to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $637). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to Los Angeles as you normally would.

The best insider tips for Zurich to Los Angeles flights

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

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.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Zurich to Los Angeles 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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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 Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    If you wish to fly to Los Angeles from Zurich, then you need to book flights from Zurich to Los Angeles. There are 2 flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from Zurich are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 12h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Zurich to Los Angeles typically takes.

  • How popular is this Zurich to Los Angeles flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    For as low as $597, British Airways can have you in Los Angeles from Zurich in 12h 20m. The distance between Zurich and Los Angeles is about 5921 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Zurich to Los Angeles is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $535 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines, starting at $536 and $549 round-trip. American Airlines is 33% 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 Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Zurich to Los Angeles are Scandinavian Airlines ($318), Condor ($336), and LEVEL ($338).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,675 for a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $674 while the most popular route, (Zurich - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $450.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles (average of $510). Flying from Zurich to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $637). 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 6 airlines flying from Zurich to Los Angeles

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to Los Angeles. 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$535Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$536Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$549Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$550Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$626Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$648Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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