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$168+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Zurich (ZRH)

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NYC — ZRH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Zurich are usually found in January or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$512
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$168
(Flysmarter)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$874

Good round-trip deal

$611 or less

Good one-way deal

$423 or less
From New York (NYC) to Zurich
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Zurich
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from New York to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

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Thu 9/256:55 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop18h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/288:25 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop26h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/3$512
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Wed 8/1310:05 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop18h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 8/226:10 amZRH - JFK
1 stop19h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/3$519
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:50 pmEWR - ZRH
1 stop13h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/302:50 pmZRH - EWR
1 stop30h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/3$521
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/218:25 pmJFK - ZRH
1 stop10h 40mIcelandair
Sat 8/302:00 pmZRH - JFK
1 stop11h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 7/1$522
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/178:25 pmEWR - ZRH
1 stop10h 40mIcelandair
Wed 7/304:45 pmZRH - EWR
1 stop32h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 7/2$526
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/37:05 amLGA - ZRH
1 stop17h 05mAir Canada
Fri 10/1712:40 pmZRH - LGA
1 stop11h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$535
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/69:50 pmEWR - ZRH
Nonstop7h 45mSWISS
Mon 10/135:20 pmZRH - EWR
Nonstop8h 50mSWISS
Deal found 7/1$540
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/308:30 pmJFK - ZRH
Nonstop7h 55mSWISS
Sat 11/299:50 amZRH - JFK
Nonstop9h 15mSWISS
Deal found 7/2$540
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:15 amJFK - ZRH
1 stop26h 55mAir Europa
Thu 9/2511:00 amZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 35mAir Europa
Deal found 7/1$549
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1512:15 amEWR - ZRH
2 stops30h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 12/256:10 amZRH - EWR
2 stops21h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/3$552
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/173:50 pmLGA - ZRH
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/306:55 amZRH - LGA
2 stops18h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$554
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Mon 9/221:00 pmLGA - ZRH
2 stops19h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/3010:20 amZRH - LGA
2 stops15h 46mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/2$556

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Zurich that are best for you.

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New YorkZurich

JFK - ZRH

JFKZRH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/25

6:55 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Zurich

Sun 9/28

8:25 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$512

New YorkZurich

JFK - ZRH

JFKZRH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/13

10:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Zurich

Fri 8/22

6:10 am-8:05 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$519

NewarkZurich

EWR - ZRH

EWRZRH

Newark

Sat 9/27

6:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Zurich

Tue 9/30

2:50 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$521

New YorkZurich

JFK - ZRH

JFKZRH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/21

8:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Zurich

Sat 8/30

2:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$522

NewarkZurich

EWR - ZRH

EWRZRH

Newark

Thu 7/17

8:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Zurich

Wed 7/30

4:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$526

New YorkZurich

LGA - ZRH

LGAZRH

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/3

7:05 am-6:10 am

1 stop17h 05m

Zurich

Fri 10/17

12:40 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$535

NewarkZurich

EWR - ZRH

EWRZRH

Newark

Mon 10/6

9:50 pm-11:35 am

Nonstop7h 45m

Zurich

Mon 10/13

5:20 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop8h 50m

$540

New YorkZurich

JFK - ZRH

JFKZRH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/30

8:30 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop7h 55m

Zurich

Sat 11/29

9:50 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop9h 15m

$540

New YorkZurich

JFK - ZRH

JFKZRH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/17

1:15 am-10:10 am

1 stop26h 55m

Zurich

Thu 9/25

11:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$549

NewarkZurich

EWR - ZRH

EWRZRH

Newark

Mon 12/15

12:15 am-12:40 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Zurich

Wed 12/24

1:30 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops38h 30m

$552

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The best insider tips for New York to Zurich flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to Zurich trip
Airports
EWR

EWR offers live wait time updates for security lines, but plan for a long wait and arrive at least two hours before your flight.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
JFK

The LIRR is the fastest train option to JFK, taking about 20-25 minutes from Penn or Grand Central Station.

Read more about JFKby Chris Dong
ZRH

ZRH's train station connects to Zürich HB, with trains departing every 10 minutes. The journey takes about 12-15 minutes.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
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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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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on JFK

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Zurich

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Zurich. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Zurich is 83 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 New York to Zurich?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from New York to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,158). 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 NYC to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Zurich is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Zurich?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from New York to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 3, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to ZRH are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS, and United Airlines from New York to Zurich have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    Located just 5.9 mi from the city center, Zurich is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Zurich from New York. Booking flights from New York to Zurich (ZRH) should be relatively easy as there are 11 daily inbound flights from New York from 11 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Zurich round-trip?

    Currently priced at $512, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from New York to Zurich and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Icelandair and TAP AIR PORTUGAL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $522 and $523, respectively. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Zurich one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $168. Users have also found prices from $175 and $219 on Icelandair and Air Canada, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Zurich?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Zurich?

    Consider United Airlines (75%), SWISS (75%) or Delta (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Zurich.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Zurich?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $294. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $356 on average our data indicates $3,714 when flying from New York to Zurich.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Zurich?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Reykjavik?

    The majority of Reykjavik visitors spend their time at Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool. Travelers on a layover in Reykjavik can visit Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool, by traveling 23.2 mi, 23.3 mi, and 24.6 mi, respectively after landing at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Reykjavik can rent one for about $76 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Copenhagen?

    The majority of Copenhagen visitors spend their time at Tivoli, Kongens Nytorv, and Rådhuspladsen. Tivoli, Kongens Nytorv, and Rådhuspladsen are located about 5.3 mi, 5.1 mi, and 5.2 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Travelers in need of a car in Copenhagen can rent one for about $54 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Zurich flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Zurich?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from New York to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,158). 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 New York to Zurich

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$325Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$347Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$377Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$424Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$453Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air EuropaCheapest$456Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Aer LingusCheapest$514Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$545Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$546Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$551Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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