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$341+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — NYC
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$469
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$341
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$596

Good round-trip deal

$501 or less

Good one-way deal

$537 or less
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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 junio 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.
lun. 9/88:25 pmZRH - JFK
2 stops25h 15mScandinavian Airlines
lun. 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.
dom. 10/121:15 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
sáb. 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.
mar. 7/18:00 amZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 05mCondor
dom. 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.
jue. 6/192:00 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop11h 10mIcelandair
lun. 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.
vie. 6/2011:50 amZRH - JFK
1 stop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
lun. 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.
mié. 6/187:15 amZRH - JFK
1 stop16h 50mBritish Airways
lun. 7/78:55 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$480
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/2610:55 amZRH - JFK
1 stop14h 00mITA Airways
mié. 7/94:05 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop20h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 6/10$482
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/1911:45 amZRH - LGA
2 stops18h 00mAmerican Airlines
lun. 8/411:09 amLGA - ZRH
2 stops15h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$483
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/31:35 pmZRH - JFK
Nonstop9h 15mDelta
dom. 9/79:30 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop10h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/12$491
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.
sáb. 10/48:25 pmZRH - EWR
1 stop24h 30mScandinavian Airlines
dom. 10/196:50 pmEWR - ZRH
1 stop12h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$492
This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/191:15 pmZRH - EWR
1 stop13h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
mié. 8/275:35 pmEWR - ZRH
1 stop22h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/11$493
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/268:15 amZRH - EWR
2 stops29h 18mUnited Airlines
jue. 7/109:50 pmEWR - ZRH
Nonstop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$494

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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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to New York that are best for you.

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New York

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ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

lun. 9/8

8:25 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 9/15

6:55 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$469

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

dom. 10/12

1:15 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop12h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 10/18

10:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$470

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

mar. 7/1

8:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 7/13

4:05 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$471

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

mié. 9/10

11:45 am-7:59 pm

2 stops14h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/24

6:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$473

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

vie. 10/24

2:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 10/31

8:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$476

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

jue. 6/26

10:55 am-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 7/9

4:05 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$482

ZurichNew York

ZRH - LGA

ZRHLGA

Zurich

vie. 8/29

11:45 am-11:45 pm

2 stops18h 00m

New York LaGuardia

mié. 10/8

9:10 am-8:50 am

2 stops17h 40m

$484

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

lun. 9/8

7:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop18h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 9/14

1:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$491

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

vie. 10/17

9:50 am-6:05 pm

1 stop14h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 10/24

8:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$492

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

sáb. 10/4

8:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Newark

dom. 10/19

6:50 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$492

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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.
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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 June 9, 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 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 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 junio 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to New York in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% 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 junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York 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 when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 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 junio 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Azores Airlines from Zurich to New York. 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
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Azores Airlines
7.6
Good
66 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
LOT
7.6
Good
1,077 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 11 outbound flights to New York per day.

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

    Scandinavian Airlines, at $469, was found to be the cheapest airline from Zurich to New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Condor. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $411 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 Air Serbia and LOT, with prices starting from $418 and $432, 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 (84%), United Airlines (84%) or SWISS (84%) 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 $2,362, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $471. The most popular route (Zurich - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $249.

  • 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 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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IcelandairCheapest$398Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$448Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$463Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$465Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$498Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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