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$258+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Lucerne, Switzerland

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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — ZRH
feb. 28 — mar. 71
sáb. 2/28
sáb. 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/108:30 pm
BWI
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 35m
Icelandair
dom. 4/192:00 pm
ZRH
-
BWI
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/27$387
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/188:40 pm
BWI
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 25m
Icelandair
dom. 3/292:00 pm
ZRH
-
BWI
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/27$388
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vie. 4/178:30 pm
BWI
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 35m
Icelandair
dom. 4/192:00 pm
ZRH
-
BWI
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/27$393
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/228:30 pm
BWI
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 35m
Icelandair
sáb. 5/92:00 pm
ZRH
-
BWI
1 stop14h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/27$396
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/711:20 pm
BWI
-
ZRH
1 stop31h 45m
Icelandair
mar. 4/142:00 pm
ZRH
-
BWI
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/26$418
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/108:30 pm
BWI
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 35m
Icelandair
jue. 4/162:00 pm
ZRH
-
BWI
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/26$433
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/28:30 pm
BWI
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 35m
Icelandair
mar. 5/122:00 pm
ZRH
-
BWI
1 stop14h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/27$450
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
mié. 2/47:40 pm
BWI
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 25m
Icelandair
jue. 2/121:00 pm
ZRH
-
BWI
1 stop11h 40m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/27$461
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/1211:20 pm
BWI
-
ZRH
1 stop31h 45m
Icelandair
lun. 6/12:00 pm
ZRH
-
BWI
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/26$505
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
lun. 2/238:30 pm
IAD
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
jue. 2/2610:25 am
ZRH
-
IAD
1 stop12h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$529
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/38:20 pm
IAD
-
ZRH
2 stops33h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
sáb. 10/176:25 pm
ZRH
-
IAD
2 stops28h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$531
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
vie. 4/248:20 pm
IAD
-
ZRH
1 stop31h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
lun. 5/410:25 am
ZRH
-
IAD
1 stop12h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$532

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$387
(oojo)

One-way from

$258
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$824
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne 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 enero 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Lucerne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreZurich

BWI - ZRH

BWIZRH

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 3/18

8:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Zurich

dom. 3/29

2:00 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$388

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 2/23

8:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Zurich

jue. 2/26

10:25 am-5:15 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$529

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 4/6

8:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 20m

Zurich

dom. 4/12

12:55 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$534

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 3/13

2:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop14h 15m

Zurich

vie. 3/20

6:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$569

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 4/29

8:20 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Zurich

dom. 5/3

10:25 am-4:50 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$579

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 4/28

12:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Zurich

vie. 5/8

10:25 am-4:50 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$606

BaltimoreZurich

BWI - ZRH

BWIZRH

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 3/7

7:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Zurich

jue. 3/12

1:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$611

Washington, D.C.Zurich

DCA - ZRH

DCAZRH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 5/20

6:05 am-12:10 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Zurich

lun. 5/25

9:35 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops31h 37m

$632

Washington, D.C.Zurich

DCA - ZRH

DCAZRH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 2/26

11:06 am-9:40 am

2 stops16h 34m

Zurich

mié. 3/4

10:25 am-10:12 pm

2 stops17h 47m

$652

BaltimoreZurich

BWI - ZRH

BWIZRH

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 3/16

10:54 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 46m

Zurich

vie. 3/20

10:25 am-12:53 am

2 stops19h 28m

$662

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne (average of $375). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $657). 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 WAS to LU9?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 29, 2026.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne. 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 enero 29, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to LU9 are scheduled on a Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne?

Reviews of airlines servicing Lucerne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lucerne. 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 Lucerne. Reviews last updated enero 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, United Airlines, and Aer Lingus from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,443 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
606 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
2,130 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,864 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Henriette,Dec 2025

FRA - GVA

My experience as a first time Flyer wasfinr except that both times when I flew to Frankfurt and also back to ORTambo my baggage go delayed. That was a bit of an awkward experience. Inve I can understand but twice I knew that I used connecting flights but who that happened to my my bag is really a bit out of the ordinary Although I must say the service to found my bag in Frankfurt was really excellent. Now I am waiting for my baggage to be send to my home airport Bram Fiacher in Bloemfontein. Hope I get it also so soon.

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne?

    For as low as $388, Icelandair can have you in Lucerne from Washington, D.C. in 10h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4101 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Icelandair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $195. Users have also found prices from $238 and $325 on Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne?

    Most travelers choose Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Zurich, Baltimore/Washington - Zurich or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Zurich when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne are Air Canada (82%), United Airlines (82%) and SWISS (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,786 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne. The cheapest flight overall is $404 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Zurich) is currently priced at $424.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Lucerne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne 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 Washington, D.C. to Lucerne?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne (average of $375). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $657). 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Lucerne. 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 enero 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$382Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$383Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$413Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$445Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$481Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$545Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$571Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$588Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$617Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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