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$283+ Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — ZRH
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$661
(British Airways)

One-way from

$283
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$867

Good round-trip deal

$772 or less

Good one-way deal

$651 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 11, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/3011:40 amYVR - ZRH
2 stops22h 15mBritish Airways
mar. 10/2110:25 amZRH - YVR
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/11$661
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/111:40 amYVR - ZRH
2 stops18h 25mBritish Airways
dom. 10/197:40 pmZRH - YVR
1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/10$663
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/128:45 pmYVR - ZRH
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
mar. 11/49:05 pmZRH - YVR
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/10$669
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/168:45 pmYVR - ZRH
1 stop12h 30mBritish Airways
sáb. 11/11:45 pmZRH - YVR
1 stop14h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/9$671
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/299:00 amYVR - ZRH
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/168:00 amZRH - YVR
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$672
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/126:40 pmYVR - ZRH
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/191:25 pmZRH - YVR
Nonstop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$675
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
sáb. 10/111:45 pmYVR - ZRH
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
dom. 10/191:35 pmZRH - YVR
1 stop38h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$682
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
mié. 10/157:20 pmYVR - ZRH
2 stops30h 30mUnited Airlines
lun. 11/39:40 amZRH - YVR
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$684
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
vie. 10/174:40 pmYVR - ZRH
Nonstop9h 45mSWISS
dom. 11/210:35 pmZRH - YVR
2 stops31h 15mSWISS
Deal found 9/9$695
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
jue. 10/1610:10 amYVR - ZRH
1 stop15h 00mSWISS
dom. 11/29:00 pmZRH - YVR
2 stops32h 50mSWISS
Deal found 9/9$702
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
vie. 10/178:15 amYVR - ZRH
2 stops22h 55mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/2512:50 pmZRH - YVR
2 stops33h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$705

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich that are best for you.

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VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

jue. 10/16

8:45 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Zurich

sáb. 11/1

1:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$669

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

dom. 10/12

6:40 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Zurich

dom. 10/19

1:25 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop10h 25m

$675

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

sáb. 10/11

7:20 pm-7:45 am

2 stops27h 25m

Zurich

mié. 11/5

1:15 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop17h 03m

$682

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

sáb. 10/11

1:45 pm-8:05 am

2 stops33h 20m

Zurich

dom. 10/19

1:35 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop38h 18m

$682

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

vie. 10/17

4:40 pm-11:25 am

Nonstop9h 45m

Zurich

lun. 11/3

7:25 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops33h 37m

$684

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

mié. 10/15

7:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops30h 30m

Zurich

lun. 11/3

9:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$684

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

mié. 10/15

7:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops30h 30m

Zurich

mié. 11/5

9:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$684

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

mié. 10/15

7:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops30h 30m

Zurich

jue. 11/6

9:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$684

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

mié. 10/15

7:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops30h 30m

Zurich

mar. 11/4

9:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$684

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

jue. 10/16

10:10 am-10:10 am

1 stop15h 00m

Zurich

dom. 11/2

9:00 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$702

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The best insider tips for Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich trip
Airports
YVR

Security screenings at YVR are typically quick, with average wait times under ten minutes. Check live wait times online before your flight.

Read more about YVRby Brandon Schultz
ZRH

ZRH offers easy train connections to Zürich. Trains depart every 10 minutes, taking about 12-15 minutes to reach the city center.

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 YVR

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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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from Vancouver Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to Zurich. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,149). 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 YVR to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich?

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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich, such as SWISS, United Airlines, and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.
Condor
6.3
Okay
364 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joanne,Sep 2025

OPO - ZRH

The seats were very cramped, even though I paid for an upgraded seat. The seats were also hard, and needed new padding. This made is made it very challenging for this 11 hour flight. The foot was alright. The crew were excellent, and the movie selection was very good. The experience was so challenging what my husband says he does not want to fly to Europe any more.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver Intl 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 Vancouver Intl?

    Most people fly into Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight to Zurich from Vancouver Intl. On average, Zurich has 3 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day from 5 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich?

    For as low as $684, British Airways can have you in Zurich from Vancouver Intl Airport in 9h 45m. There are 5159 mi between Vancouver Intl Airport and Zurich. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich is Condor. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $580 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and British Airways, starting at $621 and $685 round-trip. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Vancouver 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich on time: Air Canada (85%), Edelweiss Air (85%), SWISS (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich?

    While on average a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich is generally $1,903, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $616. When looking at the most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay $561 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Zurich?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,149). 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 5 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Zurich

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$580Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$621Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$685Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$704Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$766Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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