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$211+ 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ZRH
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Zurich

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 February 3, 2026.

This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 3/17:20 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops15h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 3/810:25 am
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$485
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 4/227:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
1 stop11h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/2910:25 am
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop12h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$486
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/107:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
1 stop31h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/2010:25 am
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop12h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/3$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/34:49 pm
STL
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ZRH
1 stop32h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 3/101:00 pm
ZRH
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STL
1 stop32h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/22:51 pm
PIA
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ZRH
2 stops14h 04m
United Airlines
Mon 3/91:20 pm
ZRH
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PIA
2 stops30h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$489
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 4/177:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
1 stop31h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/268:25 pm
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop26h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$490
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/167:20 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops39h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/210:25 am
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$491
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 9/147:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/2912:55 pm
ZRH
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ORD
2 stops34h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$492
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/117:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 4/186:25 pm
ZRH
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ORD
2 stops52h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/1$494
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 9/77:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
2 stops33h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/202:55 pm
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop32h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$495
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/61:00 pm
STL
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ZRH
2 stops15h 45m
Air Canada
Wed 5/1312:40 pm
ZRH
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STL
1 stop14h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/3$496
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/177:15 pm
ORD
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ZRH
1 stop31h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 5/38:25 pm
ZRH
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ORD
1 stop26h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/3$497

Find flight deals from Illinois to Zurich

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Zurich flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$485
(AirNGo)

One-way from

$211
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$621

Good round-trip deal

$675 or less

Good one-way deal

$455 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Zurich that are best for you.

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PeoriaZurich

PIA - ZRH

PIAZRH

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/2

2:51 pm-11:55 am

2 stops14h 04m

Zurich

Mon 3/9

1:20 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$489

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/21

8:30 am-8:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

Zurich

Tue 4/28

1:25 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$492

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/3

1:11 pm-7:55 am

1 stop11h 44m

Zurich

Tue 3/10

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$492

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/29

2:33 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops14h 42m

Zurich

Wed 5/6

11:45 am-7:31 pm

1 stop14h 46m

$504

PeoriaZurich

PIA - ZRH

PIAZRH

Greater Peoria

Thu 3/19

1:25 pm-11:55 am

2 stops16h 30m

Zurich

Thu 3/26

9:40 am-9:21 pm

1 stop17h 41m

$504

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/21

1:02 pm-8:05 am

1 stop12h 03m

Zurich

Tue 4/28

10:10 am-11:34 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$507

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/19

4:05 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Zurich

Thu 3/26

9:40 am-9:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$508

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/1

4:05 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Zurich

Sun 3/8

9:40 am-9:42 pm

1 stop18h 02m

$508

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/29

4:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop11h 00m

Zurich

Tue 5/12

1:25 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop29h 41m

$509

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/18

7:40 am-6:40 am

2 stops17h 00m

Zurich

Wed 3/25

9:40 am-6:00 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$511

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zurich (average of $396). Flying from Illinois to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $709). 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 February 3, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to ZRH are scheduled on a Saturday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 $504, United Airlines can have you in Zurich from Illinois in 11h. There are 4675 mi between Illinois and Zurich. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois 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 $329 on Scandinavian Airlines and Aer Lingus, respectively.

  • 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 Air Canada (83%), United Airlines (71%) or SWISS (71%) 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 $4,204 for a flight from Illinois to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $305 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich) is currently priced at $443.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zurich (average of $396). Flying from Illinois to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $709). 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 Illinois to Zurich

Discover the top 9 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$273Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$345Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$437Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$471Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$487Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$505Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$510Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$566Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$664Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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