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$240+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Zurich (ZRH)

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ORD — ZRH
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 September 11, 2025.

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$554
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$240
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$858

Good round-trip deal

$709 or less

Good one-way deal

$484 or less
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 12/277:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 1/1210:25 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$556
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 12/1510:31 amORD - ZRH
2 stops16h 09mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/178:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop27h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$557
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 12/810:31 amORD - ZRH
2 stops16h 09mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/141:10 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops34h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$558
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2911:10 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops30h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/21:10 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops34h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$559
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:20 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops33h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/188:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/10$560
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Fri 12/127:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop17h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 12/262:55 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop32h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/10$561
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/268:20 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops15h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/21:10 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops34h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$562
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:20 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops37h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/18:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$563
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 12/137:20 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops39h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/188:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$564
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 12/127:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/178:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/10$565
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 12/287:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 1/88:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$566

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich that are best for you.

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ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

10:31 am-9:40 am

2 stops16h 09m

Zurich

Sun 12/14

1:10 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$558

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

10:40 am-9:40 am

2 stops16h 00m

Zurich

Sun 3/8

6:50 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$562

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

7:20 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops39h 50m

Zurich

Sun 1/18

8:25 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$564

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

7:20 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Zurich

Sun 2/15

6:50 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$565

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

10:40 am-9:40 am

2 stops16h 00m

Zurich

Fri 2/27

7:15 am-4:45 pm

2 stops16h 30m

$569

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

7:20 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Zurich

Wed 11/26

7:25 am-4:45 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$603

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

7:20 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Zurich

Mon 1/26

10:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$606

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

7:20 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Zurich

Wed 12/17

7:25 am-4:45 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$610

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

7:20 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Zurich

Sun 11/16

7:10 am-4:45 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$624

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops19h 40m

Zurich

Fri 12/19

7:25 am-4:45 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$626

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich trip
Airports
ORD

For a smooth departure from ORD, consider taking the “L” train to avoid Chicago traffic delays.

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.

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 O'Hare Intl to Zurich

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Zurich. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich is 61 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,149). 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 ORD to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 September 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich, such as SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

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.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

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.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,271 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

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.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
546 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl?

    For a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Zurich, you will be flying into Zurich. Zurich (ZRH) is just 5.9 mi from the center of the city. Zurich is the only Zurich airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 11 airlines have flights to Zurich from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich?

    For as low as $558, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Zurich from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in 16h 09m. There are 4428 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Zurich.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich round-trip?

    Flying on Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at $383. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Icelandair and LOT, with the lowest prices starting at $390 and $461, respectively. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich on time: Air Canada (88%), United Airlines (83%), SWISS (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich is $414. On average you can expect to pay $3,749. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich), can usually be booked for $408.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Zurich?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Zurich?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,149). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$383Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$390Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$461Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$500Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$513Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$541Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$553Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$639Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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