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$293+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to New York, NY (NYC)

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ZRH — NYC
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to New York are usually found in March or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to New York (NYC). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$496
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$293
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$683

Good round-trip deal

$578 or less

Good one-way deal

$633 or less
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/302:40 pmZRH - JFK
2 stops25h 07mAir Canada
Wed 10/89:00 amJFK - ZRH
2 stops20h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$496
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2811:20 amZRH - LGA
2 stops14h 11mAir Canada
Tue 9/23:30 pmLGA - ZRH
2 stops13h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$496
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/288:25 pmZRH - JFK
2 stops25h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/106:55 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop13h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/26$497
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/296:35 amZRH - JFK
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/49:50 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:50 amZRH - JFK
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/2110:05 amJFK - ZRH
2 stops22h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$499
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/61:20 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 10/127:30 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop10h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/27$501
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:15 pmZRH - JFK
Nonstop9h 20mSWISS
Thu 9/188:30 pmJFK - ZRH
Nonstop7h 55mSWISS
Deal found 7/29$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 12/236:45 amZRH - JFK
1 stop11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:50 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 12/2411:45 amZRH - LGA
1 stop12h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/51:00 pmLGA - ZRH
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$509
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/227:25 amZRH - LGA
2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/43:30 pmLGA - ZRH
2 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$511
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/257:25 amZRH - JFK
1 stop11h 35mBrussels Airlines
Mon 9/16:10 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop19h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 7/28$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:20 pmZRH - LGA
2 stops16h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:11 pmLGA - ZRH
2 stops16h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$513

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to New York 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to New York that are best for you.

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ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Tue 9/30

2:40 pm-9:47 am

2 stops25h 07m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/8

9:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops20h 40m

$496

ZurichNew York

ZRH - LGA

ZRHLGA

Zurich

Thu 8/28

11:20 am-7:31 pm

2 stops14h 11m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/2

3:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops13h 30m

$496

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 8/28

8:25 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

6:55 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$497

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Sat 11/29

6:35 am-1:35 pm

1 stop13h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/4

9:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$498

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Wed 10/1

8:50 am-8:05 pm

1 stop17h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/21

10:05 am-2:45 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$499

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Mon 10/6

1:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop12h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/12

7:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$501

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Tue 12/23

12:30 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop12h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/31

1:10 pm-11:55 am

2 stops16h 45m

$504

ZurichNew York

ZRH - LGA

ZRHLGA

Zurich

Wed 12/24

11:45 am-6:27 pm

1 stop12h 42m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/5

1:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop15h 40m

$509

ZurichNew York

ZRH - LGA

ZRHLGA

Zurich

Fri 8/22

7:25 am-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/4

3:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops13h 10m

$511

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Mon 8/25

7:25 am-1:00 pm

1 stop11h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/1

6:10 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$512

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The best insider tips for Zurich to New York flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Zurich to New York trip
Airlines
SWISS

SWISS Taste of Switzerland program features Michelin-starred chef menus, refreshed every three months.


SWISS offers free messaging Wi-Fi for services like iMessage and WhatsApp on long-haul flights.

Read more about SWISSby Paul Rubio
United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats, Saks bedding, and access to exclusive lounges.


Basic Economy on United allows no carry-on bags, except for MileagePlus members or select routes.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
ZRH

ZRH offers a day-before check-in service, allowing you to drop bags up to 23 hours before departure, perfect for exploring Zürich luggage-free.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
EWR

To reach NYC from EWR, the express bus is slightly pricier than the train but avoids transfers, reaching the city in about an hour.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
JFK

For a quick trip from JFK to Manhattan, the LIRR from Penn Station is the fastest train option, taking about 20-25 minutes.

Read more about JFKby Chris Dong
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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on SWISS

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on JFK

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to New York

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to New York. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to New York, 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 New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York (average of $236). Flying from Zurich to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to New York in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to New York. 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to New York?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Zurich to New York?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Zurich to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Zurich to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Zurich to New York?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Zurich to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $489.

What’s the fastest layover option from Zurich to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Zurich to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 27m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Zurich to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Zurich to New York, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Austrian Airlines, and Azores Airlines from Zurich to New York 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
821 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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!
Azores Airlines
7.5
Good
67 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to New York?

    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. 5 airlines have flights from Zurich to New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from Zurich to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 10 outbound flights to New York per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to New York round-trip?

    Air Canada, at $496, was found to be the cheapest airline from Zurich to New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines. These flights start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to New York one-way?

    $293 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAP AIR PORTUGAL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scandinavian Airlines and Air Serbia, with prices starting from $395 and $488, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Zurich to New York?

    The most popular route from Zurich to New York is Zurich - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Zurich - Newark or Zurich - New York LaGuardia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to New York?

    Consider Delta (66%), United Airlines (57%) or SWISS (57%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to New York.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to New York?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Zurich to New York? While on average our users pay $2,059, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $530. The most popular route (Zurich - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $373.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to New York that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to New York?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to New York 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York (average of $236). Flying from Zurich to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$398Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$449Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$465Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$465Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$498Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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