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$247+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Zurich (ZRH)

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ORD — ZRH
Jul 19 — Jul 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Zurich are usually found in February or January, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Zurich

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Round-trip from

$554
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$247
(Kissandfly.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,000

Good round-trip deal

$788 or less

Good one-way deal

$563 or less
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Zurich
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($225 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 14, 2025.

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Sat 9/1311:45 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop34h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/2310:45 amZRH - ORD
1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/13$554
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Wed 12/107:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/245:15 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13$555
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Sun 10/57:15 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop17h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/318:25 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops31h 06mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/13$556
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Sun 8/316:00 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop16h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 9/146:10 amZRH - ORD
1 stop17h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/12$563
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Tue 8/123:50 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop11h 20mAir Canada
Tue 8/2612:40 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop28h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 7/12$605
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Tue 8/263:45 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mAer Lingus
Tue 9/211:15 amZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 7/12$606
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Tue 8/1210:15 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop10h 30mIcelandair
Sun 8/244:55 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop32h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 7/13$607

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ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

11:45 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Zurich

Tue 9/23

10:45 am-9:40 am

1 stop29h 55m

$554

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

7:20 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Zurich

Wed 12/24

5:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$555

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

7:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Zurich

Fri 10/31

8:25 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops31h 06m

$556

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

6:00 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Zurich

Sun 9/14

6:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$563

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

3:50 pm-10:10 am

1 stop11h 20m

Zurich

Tue 8/26

12:40 pm-9:52 am

1 stop28h 12m

$605

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

3:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop11h 50m

Zurich

Tue 9/2

11:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$606

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

10:15 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Zurich

Sun 8/24

4:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$607

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/27

6:00 pm-7:55 am

2 stops30h 55m

$247

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

10:15 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$314

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

6:00 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$330

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The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich flights

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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

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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 July 11, 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 $1,153). 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 July 14, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 July 14, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to ZRH are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 July 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich, such as Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Luoai,May 2025

SFO - IST

I had the worst experience with Turkish airline I started when I got to the counter late but an hour before the flight going to San Francisco they wouldn’t let me check in but it’s ok I understand but for you to cancel my ticket and not Ofer my any kind of refund I had to buy another one way to San Francisco only to figure out that even the return ticket is cancelled so I had to buy another ticket going back it was my mistake for using them it’s my last time I used them twice a year for the same trip and I did not find the treatment of a loyal customer the original ticket they canceled was $1488 and I bought one was from Istanbul for $1025 and returned for $711 + $330 for two bags so I lost more then $2000 in the stupid trip and they lost me as a customer

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  • 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 8 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 11 airlines have flights to Zurich from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at $554. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with the lowest prices starting at $556 and $563, respectively. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich one-way?

    $314 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Icelandair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Scandinavian Airlines, with prices starting from $330 and $366, respectively.

  • 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: United Airlines (77%), SWISS (77%), Austrian Airlines (72%).

  • 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 $345. On average you can expect to pay $3,333. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich), can usually be booked for $382.

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

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    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 $1,153). 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$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$386Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$461Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$500Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$543Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$553Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$560Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$643Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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