Zurich

$237+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Zurich (ZRH)

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CHI — ZRH
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Zurich are usually found in February or November, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Zurich

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Zurich
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 January 28, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:20 pm
ORD
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ZRH
1 stop11h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 3/510:25 am
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$487
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/267:15 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/910:25 am
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop12h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/27$490
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/198:20 pm
ORD
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ZRH
1 stop17h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 3/266:55 pm
ZRH
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ORD
2 stops28h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/27$491
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/197:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/2912:15 pm
ZRH
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ORD
2 stops35h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/27$493
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/2010:25 am
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop12h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/27$494
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:20 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops15h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 3/46:55 pm
ZRH
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ORD
2 stops28h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/26$496
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/117:20 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops15h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 2/226:50 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
2 stops28h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/27$498
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/287:50 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops33h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 4/912:55 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
2 stops34h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/26$501
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/307:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 4/92:55 pm
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop32h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/26$503
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/177:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 5/38:25 pm
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop26h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/27$504
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1610:45 am
MDW
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ZRH
2 stops17h 45m
Delta
Wed 4/19:20 am
ZRH
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MDW
2 stops16h 20m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$778
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 4/191:23 pm
MDW
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ZRH
2 stops14h 12m
Delta
Sun 4/2610:10 am
ZRH
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MDW
1 stop19h 18m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$819

Find 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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$487
(oojo)

One-way from

$237
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$802

Good round-trip deal

$686 or less

Good one-way deal

$463 or less
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From Chicago (CHI) to Zurich
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($275 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Zurich.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Zurich.

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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 January 28, 2026.
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

Wed 4/8

7:15 pm-11:55 am

2 stops33h 40m

Zurich

Tue 5/12

10:25 am-10:06 pm

2 stops18h 41m

$576

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

7:05 am-9:40 am

2 stops19h 35m

Zurich

Tue 3/3

8:25 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops32h 32m

$632

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

8:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Zurich

Tue 4/7

10:05 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$645

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

7:01 am-2:10 pm

2 stops24h 09m

Zurich

Thu 2/12

10:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$662

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

5:30 pm-7:40 am

1 stop32h 10m

Zurich

Sat 4/4

2:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$735

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

8:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Zurich

Sun 4/5

9:10 am-4:10 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$748

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

1:00 pm-8:05 am

1 stop12h 05m

Zurich

Wed 5/6

9:50 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

$755

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/16

10:45 am-10:30 am

2 stops17h 45m

Zurich

Wed 4/1

9:20 am-6:40 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$778

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/19

1:23 pm-10:35 am

2 stops14h 12m

Zurich

Sun 4/26

10:10 am-10:28 pm

1 stop19h 18m

$819

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/22

1:23 pm-10:35 am

2 stops14h 12m

Zurich

Mon 5/4

7:00 am-6:36 pm

2 stops18h 36m

$829

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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 Chicago to Zurich in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Chicago-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Chicago-Zurich 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 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 January 23, 2026.

Booking 4 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zurich (average of $396). Flying from Chicago to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $700). 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 January 28, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Zurich as you normally would.

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 January 28, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to ZRH are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

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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

Expert on ZRH

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.

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 January 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, United Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines from Chicago to Zurich by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

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 6 flights from Chicago to Zurich per day from 9 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Zurich?

    For as low as $778, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Zurich from Chicago in 17h 45m. The distance between Chicago and Zurich is about 4431 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $273, Icelandair will fly you from Chicago to Zurich and back. In addition to Icelandair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $345 and $437, respectively. Icelandair is currently priced 66% 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 $221. Users have also found prices from $282 and $334 on Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, 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: Air Canada (79%), United Airlines (72%), SWISS (72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zurich?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Zurich? While on average our users pay $4,205, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $326. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich), is priced around $442.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Zurich (average of $396). Flying from Chicago to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $700). 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 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Zurich

Discover the top 9 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$273Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$345Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$437Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$471Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$487Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$510Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$566Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$635Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$664Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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