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$304+ Cheap flights from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — WAS
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Switzerland to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Switzerland to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 18, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/146:05 am
GVA
-
IAD
1 stop15h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 4/215:05 pm
IAD
-
GVA
1 stop13h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/15$529
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Mon 4/136:20 pm
GVA
-
IAD
1 stop26h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 4/2610:35 pm
IAD
-
GVA
1 stop18h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/14$530
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Fri 5/222:00 pm
ZRH
-
IAD
1 stop14h 15m
Icelandair
Mon 5/258:30 pm
IAD
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 35m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/13$533
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 9/1511:00 am
GVA
-
IAD
Nonstop9h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 9/235:25 pm
IAD
-
GVA
Nonstop8h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$536
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/252:00 pm
ZRH
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Mon 4/278:30 pm
IAD
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 35m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/18$541
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/72:00 pm
ZRH
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Mon 5/118:30 pm
IAD
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 35m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/13$545
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 4/231:00 pm
GVA
-
IAD
1 stop13h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 4/2610:35 pm
IAD
-
GVA
1 stop12h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/17$554
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 5/212:00 pm
ZRH
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Mon 5/258:30 pm
IAD
-
ZRH
1 stop28h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/13$557
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 8/42:00 pm
GVA
-
IAD
1 stop11h 20m
Icelandair
Thu 8/208:30 pm
IAD
-
GVA
1 stop13h 35m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/16$557
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 5/138:30 am
GVA
-
IAD
1 stop12h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 5/185:15 pm
IAD
-
GVA
Nonstop8h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$562
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 4/176:05 am
GVA
-
IAD
1 stop15h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 4/2510:35 pm
IAD
-
GVA
1 stop31h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/14$563
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/2210:25 am
ZRH
-
IAD
1 stop12h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/268:20 pm
IAD
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/16$564

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

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Switzerland to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated March 18, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$529
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$304

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$626

Good round-trip deal

$703 or less

Good one-way deal

$646 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

GenevaWashington, D.C.

GVA - IAD

GVAIAD

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 5/18

6:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/25

5:20 pm-7:40 am

Nonstop8h 20m

$562
Quickest round-trip

GenevaWashington, D.C.

GVA - IAD

GVAIAD

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 4/16

10:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

5:15 pm-7:40 am

Nonstop8h 25m

$567

GenevaWashington, D.C.

GVA - IAD

GVAIAD

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 4/23

11:00 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/26

10:10 pm-11:35 am

1 stop31h 25m

$569

GenevaWashington, D.C.

GVA - DCA

GVADCA

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 4/16

6:10 am-9:55 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/29

1:05 pm-7:30 am

1 stop12h 25m

$570

GenevaWashington, D.C.

GVA - IAD

GVAIAD

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 4/9

10:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/22

5:15 pm-7:40 am

Nonstop8h 25m

$570

GenevaWashington, D.C.

GVA - IAD

GVAIAD

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 4/25

11:00 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

6:25 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$571

GenevaWashington, D.C.

GVA - IAD

GVAIAD

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 4/27

6:10 am-7:55 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

5:15 pm-7:40 am

Nonstop8h 25m

$572

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - IAD

ZRHIAD

Zurich

Thu 4/23

2:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

8:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$574

ZurichWashington, D.C.

ZRH - DCA

ZRHDCA

Zurich

Mon 4/27

2:35 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops14h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/4

6:59 am-11:45 am

2 stops22h 46m

$618

GenevaBaltimore

GVA - BWI

GVABWI

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 8/11

2:00 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/31

8:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$629

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. (average of $389). Flying from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $500). 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 CH to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Switzerland to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 18, 2026.

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

How often are flights from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Switzerland and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Switzerland to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Switzerland to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated March 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS and United Airlines from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,901 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,901 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,901 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,901 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

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 Switzerland to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $574, United Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from Switzerland in 11h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4144 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. are TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($297), American Airlines ($302), and British Airways ($312).

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

    The most popular flight routes from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. are Zurich - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - Baltimore/Washington.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Air Canada (84%), Austrian Airlines (84%) or Lufthansa (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $626. While the most popular route (Zurich - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $565 on average, our data indicates $4,529 when flying from Switzerland to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. (average of $389). Flying from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $500). 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 Switzerland to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Switzerland to Washington, D.C.. 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$438Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$460Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$794Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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