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$299+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Newark (EWR)

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — EWR
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Newark. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 9, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/2510:20 amZRH - EWR
Nonstop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/2210:40 pmEWR - ZRH
1 stop10h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$558
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/2510:20 amZRH - EWR
Nonstop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/241:57 pmEWR - ZRH
2 stops16h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$562
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Fri 12/269:40 amZRH - EWR
2 stops27h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/249:10 amEWR - ZRH
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$563
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/166:10 amZRH - EWR
2 stops21h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 1/712:20 amEWR - ZRH
2 stops16h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/9$568
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 - EWR
2 stops16h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amEWR - ZRH
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$571
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Fri 12/2611:45 amZRH - EWR
1 stop12h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1910:15 amEWR - ZRH
1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$573
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:20 amZRH - EWR
Nonstop9h 35mSWISS
Thu 1/810:40 pmEWR - ZRH
1 stop10h 05mSWISS
Deal found 12/7$576
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sun 12/146:50 pmZRH - EWR
1 stop24h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 1/265:30 pmEWR - ZRH
1 stop20h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/9$577
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/2510:20 amZRH - EWR
Nonstop9h 35mSWISS
Thu 1/2210:00 pmEWR - ZRH
Nonstop7h 35mSWISS
Deal found 12/9$580
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/257:15 amZRH - EWR
1 stop11h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:00 pmEWR - ZRH
1 stop11h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$581
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:10 amZRH - EWR
2 stops21h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 1/1511:55 pmEWR - ZRH
1 stop11h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/8$582

Find flight deals from Zurich to Newark

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Newark (EWR). 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 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$554
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$299
(Flysmarter)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,019

Good round-trip deal

$702 or less

Good one-way deal

$610 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Newark 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 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Newark Airport that are best for you.

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Zurich

Fly to

Newark

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Wed 1/28

11:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Newark

Sun 2/8

10:00 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop7h 35m

$556

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Sun 2/1

11:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Newark

Sun 2/8

10:00 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop7h 35m

$556

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Mon 1/26

11:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Newark

Thu 2/5

10:00 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop7h 35m

$556

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Tue 1/27

11:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Newark

Thu 2/5

10:00 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop7h 35m

$556

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Sat 1/24

11:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Newark

Fri 1/30

6:40 pm-8:40 am

Nonstop8h 00m

$556

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Fri 2/6

10:20 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop9h 35m

Newark

Wed 2/11

6:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 55m

$557

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Sat 1/10

8:25 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Newark

Fri 1/23

6:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$558

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Tue 4/7

8:50 am-1:55 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Newark

Tue 4/14

9:50 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop7h 45m

$563

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Thu 1/15

3:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Newark

Sat 1/17

1:35 am-10:35 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$580

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Tue 6/2

8:25 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Newark

Tue 6/9

5:15 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$580

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to Newark

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 Newark in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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-Newark Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Newark Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Newark Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Newark Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Newark 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 Newark

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Newark from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Newark Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Newark Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Newark. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Zurich to Newark Airport is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Newark Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Newark Airport (average of $393). Flying from Zurich to Newark Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $570). 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 EWR?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Newark. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Zurich to Newark Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 50% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

The best insider tips for Zurich to Newark Airport flights

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Zurich to Newark Airport trip
Airports
ZRH

For a smooth check-in at ZRH, use Swiss Air's areas 1 and 3. Arriving by train? Check-in area 3 is most convenient.

Read more about ZRHBy Yulia Denisyuk
EWR

For a quick transfer to NYC, take the AirTrain to Airport Station, then NJ Transit to New York Penn Station.

Read more about EWRBy Brandon Schultz
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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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Reviews of airlines servicing Newark

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Newark. 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 Newark. Reviews last updated December 9, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, United Airlines, and Icelandair from Zurich to Newark Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,807 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,807 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,807 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,088 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,807 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
588 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,807 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Newark. 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 Newark?

    Most people fly from Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight from Zurich to Newark. On average, Zurich has 7 outbound flights to Newark per day from 3 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

  • How popular is this Zurich to Newark Airport flight route?

    This flight path from Zurich to Newark was viewed by 11 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Newark Airport?

    For as low as $556, United Airlines can have you in Newark Airport from Zurich in 10h 35m. Zurich and Newark Airport are separated by a distance of 3933 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Newark Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Icelandair ($398), United Airlines ($483), and SWISS ($499) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Newark Airport. Icelandair is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Newark Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $246 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $355 and Icelandair from $367 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Newark Airport?

    Consider Air Canada (85%), Austrian Airlines (85%) or Lufthansa (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to Newark Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Newark Airport?

    While on average a flight from Zurich to Newark Airport is generally $799, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $544. When looking at the most popular route, (Zurich - Newark), you can expect to pay $370 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Newark?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Newark 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 Newark Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Newark Airport (average of $393). Flying from Zurich to Newark Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $570). 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 3 airlines flying from Zurich to Newark

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to Newark. 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$398Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$483Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$499Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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