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$266+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ZRH
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
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 June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$577
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$267
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,315

Good round-trip deal

$771 or less

Good one-way deal

$481 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 June 16, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/17:15 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops35h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/910:20 amZRH - ORD
2 stops18h 36mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/16$577
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 12/164:00 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/301:10 pmZRH - ORD
Nonstop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Wed 9/101:10 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/191:25 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop13h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$579
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Fri 10/178:40 amORD - ZRH
1 stop14h 30mAir Canada
Fri 10/3112:45 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop27h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 6/16$580
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/277:25 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop10h 40mIcelandair
Fri 9/52:00 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 6/14$581
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 8/2510:11 amMDW - ZRH
1 stop14h 54mDelta
Fri 9/510:10 amZRH - MDW
1 stop18h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/16$583
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 8/41:30 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop14h 05mDelta
Tue 8/1911:20 amZRH - ORD
2 stops17h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/14$583
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Thu 8/73:45 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mAer Lingus
Thu 8/2111:15 amZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 6/14$589
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Mon 9/221:30 pmSTL - ZRH
2 stops17h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/3010:20 amZRH - STL
2 stops18h 39mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/14$598
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/57:05 pmORD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 45mSWISS
Tue 8/191:05 pmZRH - ORD
Nonstop9h 50mSWISS
Deal found 6/16$599
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/305:07 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops14h 58mBritish Airways
Tue 8/128:45 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop22h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/16$606
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Fri 10/241:00 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/410:15 amZRH - ORD
2 stops16h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$607

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 June 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Zurich that are best for you.

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ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

7:15 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Zurich

Tue 9/9

10:20 am-9:56 pm

2 stops18h 36m

$577

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

1:10 pm-10:55 am

2 stops14h 45m

Zurich

Fri 9/19

1:25 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$579

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

7:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Zurich

Fri 9/5

2:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$581

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/25

10:11 am-8:05 am

1 stop14h 54m

Zurich

Fri 9/5

10:10 am-9:26 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$583

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/4

1:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop14h 05m

Zurich

Tue 8/19

11:20 am-9:36 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$583

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

7:05 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop8h 45m

Zurich

Tue 8/19

1:05 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop9h 50m

$584

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

3:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop11h 50m

Zurich

Thu 8/21

11:15 am-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$589

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

2:00 pm-11:40 am

2 stops14h 40m

Zurich

Wed 9/17

11:20 am-8:11 pm

2 stops15h 51m

$590

St. LouisZurich

STL - ZRH

STLZRH

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/22

1:30 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Zurich

Tue 9/30

10:20 am-9:59 pm

2 stops18h 39m

$598

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

5:07 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops14h 58m

Zurich

Tue 8/12

8:45 pm-11:55 am

1 stop22h 10m

$606

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Illinois to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,170). 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 June 16, 2025.

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 June 16, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to ZRH are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zurich ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Zurich when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zurich, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 June 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and LOT from Illinois to Zurich to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,363 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LOT
7.6
Good
1,081 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,628 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • 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 $267. Users have also found prices from $320 and $367 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Scandinavian Airlines, 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 (81%), Austrian Airlines (80%) or Brussels Airlines (80%) 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 $3,502 for a flight from Illinois to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $383 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich) is currently priced at $372.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Illinois to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,170). 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$383Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$412Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$461Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$500Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$526Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$543Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$553Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$560Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$567Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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