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$278+ 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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZRH
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Zurich are usually found in November or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 March 16, 2026.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/27:20 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops33h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 12/128:25 pm
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$523
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/207:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/2710:25 am
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$524
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/187:15 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop11h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/2810:25 am
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$525
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Flightnetwork 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
Sun 10/258:25 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$527
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/67:15 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
2 stops33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/1312:55 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
2 stops34h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$528
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/288:25 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop26h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/13$529
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/57:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/142:55 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop32h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11$530
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/237:15 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
2 stops35h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/301:00 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
2 stops34h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$532
This AirNGo 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:50 am
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops29h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 5/1910:25 am
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop12h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$534
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/17:20 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
2 stops33h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/96:55 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
2 stops28h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$538
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:15 pm
ORD
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 5/18:25 pm
ZRH
-
ORD
1 stop26h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/13$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 5/56:00 am
MDW
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ZRH
1 stop19h 05m
Delta
Tue 5/1210:10 am
ZRH
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MDW
1 stop17h 59m
Delta
Deal found 3/12$885

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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$529
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$278
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$657

Good round-trip deal

$768 or less

Good one-way deal

$421 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Zurich that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

6:21 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops35h 14m

Zurich

Thu 4/30

8:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$573

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

7:15 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Zurich

Fri 9/4

10:25 am-12:41 pm

2 stops33h 16m

$664

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

6:50 am-9:40 am

2 stops19h 50m

Zurich

Mon 5/18

7:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops15h 45m

$688

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

7:15 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Zurich

Sat 5/2

7:20 am-4:10 pm

2 stops15h 50m

$848

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/4

1:24 pm-10:35 am

2 stops14h 11m

Zurich

Tue 5/19

10:10 am-9:09 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$1,034

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/23

9:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Zurich

Sat 8/1

6:05 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,101

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/30

9:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Zurich

Sat 8/8

3:40 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$1,117

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

1:06 pm-8:15 am

1 stop12h 09m

Zurich

Tue 5/12

9:50 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop9h 55m

$1,133

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/15

7:40 am-8:40 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Zurich

Sun 5/24

8:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$1,184

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/9

9:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Zurich

Sat 8/1

3:40 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$1,232

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Zurich

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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 83 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 $391). Flying from Chicago to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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 March 16, 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 March 16, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to ZRH are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

The best insider tips for Chicago to Zurich flights

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

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 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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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 March 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS,United Airlines, andScandinavian 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,897 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,897 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,897 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,428 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,897 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,715 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,897 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,477 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,897 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
622 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,897 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

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 $1,034, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Zurich from Chicago in 14h 11m. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $345 and $424, 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 $242. 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: United Airlines (82%), SWISS (82%), Austrian Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zurich?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Zurich? While on average our users pay $3,964, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $346. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich), is priced around $540.

  • 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 $391). Flying from Chicago to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$273Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$345Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$424Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$437Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$487Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$510Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$602Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$617Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$657Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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