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$246+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ZRH
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Zurich

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Zurich flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$454
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$246
(Kiwi.com)

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June

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November

Average price

$748

Good round-trip deal

$616 or less

Good one-way deal

$460 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/25:00 amSTL - ZRH
1 stop19h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1110:15 amZRH - STL
1 stop14h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 10/305:02 pmSTL - ZRH
2 stops16h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/610:15 amZRH - STL
1 stop17h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$501
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/237:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/28:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/29$504
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 12/86:55 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops52h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/28$505
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/136:40 amSTL - ZRH
2 stops20h 50mDelta
Thu 11/201:30 pmZRH - STL
2 stops27h 16mDelta
Deal found 10/29$509
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 11/193:50 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop11h 30mAer Lingus
Wed 12/311:00 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/29$512
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/1710:25 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/28$514
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop17h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/118:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/28$518
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Thu 11/137:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop17h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/1610:25 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/27$520
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/127:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop17h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/2610:25 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/29$523
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/137:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop17h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/231:30 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops34h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/28$525
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:20 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/2110:25 amZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/28$526

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Zurich that are best for you.

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Illinois

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St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/28

7:15 am-6:20 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Zurich

Mon 2/2

7:05 pm-7:29 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$470

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/28

3:20 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Zurich

Mon 2/2

10:15 am-10:44 pm

1 stop19h 29m

$501

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/13

6:40 am-10:30 am

2 stops20h 50m

Zurich

Thu 11/20

1:30 pm-9:46 am

2 stops27h 16m

$509

PeoriaZurich

PIA - ZRH

PIAZRH

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/2

2:51 pm-11:55 am

2 stops14h 04m

Zurich

Tue 3/17

9:40 am-4:39 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$551

PeoriaZurich

PIA - ZRH

PIAZRH

Greater Peoria

Wed 3/4

10:51 am-11:55 am

2 stops18h 04m

Zurich

Fri 3/13

9:40 am-4:39 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$551

PeoriaZurich

PIA - ZRH

PIAZRH

Greater Peoria

Sun 3/8

1:24 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 21m

Zurich

Wed 3/18

1:10 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$551

PeoriaZurich

PIA - ZRH

PIAZRH

Greater Peoria

Sun 3/8

1:24 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 21m

Zurich

Tue 3/17

9:40 am-4:39 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$551

PeoriaZurich

PIA - ZRH

PIAZRH

Greater Peoria

Wed 3/4

2:51 pm-11:55 am

2 stops14h 04m

Zurich

Wed 3/18

9:40 am-9:01 pm

1 stop17h 21m

$551

PeoriaZurich

PIA - ZRH

PIAZRH

Greater Peoria

Wed 3/4

10:51 am-11:55 am

2 stops18h 04m

Zurich

Tue 3/17

9:40 am-9:01 pm

1 stop17h 21m

$551

PeoriaZurich

PIA - ZRH

PIAZRH

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/2

10:51 am-7:55 am

1 stop14h 04m

Zurich

Fri 3/13

9:40 am-9:01 pm

1 stop17h 21m

$554

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Zurich

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Zurich

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zurich (average of $383). Flying from Illinois to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $785). 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 IL to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to Zurich in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Zurich from Illinois, 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.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Zurich?

    For as low as $551, American Airlines can have you in Zurich from Illinois in 14h 04m. There are 4558 mi between Illinois and Zurich. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Zurich?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Zurich is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Zurich or Lambert-St Louis - Zurich.

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

    Consider Austrian Airlines (82%), Brussels Airlines (82%) or Lufthansa (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Zurich.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Zurich?

    On average you can expect to pay $3,757 for a flight from Illinois to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $385 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich) is currently priced at $398.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zurich (average of $383). Flying from Illinois to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $785). 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 Illinois to Zurich

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$383Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$386Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$461Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$483Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$487Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$513Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$543Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$603Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$622Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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