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$271+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Zurich (ZRH)

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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZRH
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$586
(Tripair)

One-way from

$271
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,338

Good round-trip deal

$769 or less

Good one-way deal

$508 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Zurich. 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 6/11. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/1310:10 amORD - ZRH
2 stops16h 30mScandinavian Airlines
mar. 9/2310:20 amZRH - ORD
2 stops18h 42mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$597
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/55:07 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops22h 28mBritish Airways
vie. 8/157:15 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$598
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.
mié. 7/302:24 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop13h 26mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/1212:05 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop30h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$599
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/131:01 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops18h 04mAir Canada
mar. 9/912:40 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop26h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$600
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/510:31 amORD - ZRH
2 stops16h 54mDelta
jue. 8/1410:10 amZRH - ORD
1 stop18h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/10$601
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/1010:15 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop31h 50mIcelandair
sáb. 8/232:00 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 6/10$602
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/1812:43 pmMDW - ZRH
1 stop12h 22mDelta
lun. 8/2510:10 amZRH - MDW
1 stop18h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/10$603
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/157:05 pmORD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/29:55 amZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$604
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/42:20 pmORD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 50mSWISS
lun. 8/189:25 amZRH - ORD
Nonstop9h 45mSWISS
Deal found 6/12$615
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.
vie. 7/255:00 amORD - ZRH
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
vie. 8/2911:45 amZRH - ORD
2 stops15h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$637
This Iberia 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/1110:30 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop16h 50mIberia
lun. 8/187:45 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop30h 05mIberia
Deal found 6/10$644
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lun. 12/810:35 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops14h 05mLufthansa
lun. 12/229:25 amZRH - ORD
2 stops34h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$652

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Zurich 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 Chicago to Zurich that are best for you.

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ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/13

10:10 am-9:40 am

2 stops16h 30m

Zurich

mar. 9/23

10:20 am-10:02 pm

2 stops18h 42m

$597

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/5

5:07 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops22h 28m

Zurich

vie. 8/15

7:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$598

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 7/30

2:24 pm-10:50 am

1 stop13h 26m

Zurich

mar. 8/12

12:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop30h 20m

$599

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/13

1:01 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops18h 04m

Zurich

mar. 9/9

12:40 pm-8:01 am

1 stop26h 21m

$600

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/5

1:30 pm-10:25 am

2 stops13h 55m

Zurich

jue. 8/14

10:10 am-9:35 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$601

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 8/10

10:15 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Zurich

sáb. 8/23

2:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$602

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

lun. 8/18

12:43 pm-8:05 am

1 stop12h 22m

Zurich

lun. 8/25

10:10 am-9:49 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$603

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 9/15

7:05 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop8h 45m

Zurich

jue. 10/2

9:55 am-5:33 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$604

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 8/4

2:20 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop8h 50m

Zurich

lun. 8/18

9:25 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

$615

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 8/3

4:20 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Zurich

lun. 8/18

7:25 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$626

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Zurich flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Zurich trip
Airports
ORD

For a smooth departure from ORD, consider using the 'L' train to avoid traffic delays. It's a reliable option for reaching the airport on time.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
ZRH

Upon arrival at ZRH, take the train to Zürich HB for a quick 12-15 minute ride to the city center. Trains depart every 10 minutes.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Zurich

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Zurich. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Zurich. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Chicago to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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 CHI to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Zurich. 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.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Chicago to Zurich by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Zurich. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Zurich flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Zurich. 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 CHI to ZRH are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Zurich by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Zurich by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Zurich, such as Delta, LOT and Austrian Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LOT
7.6
Good
1,077 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Zurich. 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 into for flights to Zurich from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Zurich from Chicago, you will be flying to Zurich, which is the city’s only airport. Zurich (ZRH) is located 5.9 mi from the center of Zurich. There are 7 flights from Chicago to Zurich per day from 11 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $586, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Zurich and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $587 and $588, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Icelandair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $271. Users have also found prices from $348 and $363 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Scandinavian Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Zurich?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Zurich on time: United Airlines (81%), SWISS (81%), Air Canada (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zurich?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Zurich? While on average our users pay $3,502, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $383. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich), is priced around $379.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Zurich 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 Chicago to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Chicago to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Zurich

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Zurich. 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$383Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$412Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$461Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$500Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$543Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$553Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$560Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$673Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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