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$640+ Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to Zurich (ZRH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — ZRH
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 14, 2025.

This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sat 11/222:35 pmYVR - ZRH
1 stop12h 30mIcelandair
Sat 11/291:00 pmZRH - YVR
1 stop13h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 10/13$640
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/911:35 amYVR - ZRH
2 stops37h 50mSWISS
Tue 11/2512:40 pmZRH - YVR
1 stop17h 10mSWISS
Deal found 10/14$701
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/249:30 amYVR - ZRH
1 stop15h 55mSWISS
Fri 11/2812:40 pmZRH - YVR
1 stop17h 10mSWISS
Deal found 10/13$722
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sun 11/237:15 pmYVR - ZRH
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/21:15 pmZRH - YVR
2 stops38h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/13$725
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/96:15 pmYVR - ZRH
1 stop13h 30mAir Canada
Tue 11/2512:40 pmZRH - YVR
1 stop17h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 10/14$736
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 10/271:30 pmYVR - ZRH
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/31:15 pmZRH - YVR
1 stop17h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/13$747
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/109:30 amYVR - ZRH
2 stops16h 40mSWISS
Mon 11/1712:40 pmZRH - YVR
2 stops40h 22mSWISS
Deal found 10/13$757
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Tue 11/253:30 pmYVR - ZRH
1 stop12h 25mLufthansa
Sun 11/309:25 amZRH - YVR
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 10/13$761
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/249:30 amYVR - ZRH
1 stop15h 55mSWISS
Sun 11/309:00 pmZRH - YVR
2 stops32h 50mSWISS
Deal found 10/13$763
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Wed 12/36:00 amYVR - ZRH
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/108:05 amZRH - YVR
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$764

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 October 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$640
(Icelandair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$756

Good round-trip deal

$693 or less

Good one-way deal

$489 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 October 14, 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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Vancouver Intl

Fly to

Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

Sun 11/9

11:35 am-10:25 am

2 stops37h 50m

Zurich

Tue 11/25

12:40 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$701

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

Sun 11/23

7:15 pm-8:40 am

3 stops28h 25m

Zurich

Tue 12/2

1:15 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$725

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/29

10:20 am-10:25 am

1 stop15h 05m

Zurich

Wed 2/4

1:20 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$729

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

Fri 1/30

1:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Zurich

Wed 2/4

12:40 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$744

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

Fri 1/30

1:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Zurich

Tue 2/3

9:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$747

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

Sun 11/23

10:30 am-7:55 am

1 stop36h 25m

Zurich

Fri 11/28

9:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$747

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

Mon 11/24

9:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop15h 55m

Zurich

Sun 11/30

9:00 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$763

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/29

8:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Zurich

Mon 2/2

9:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$768

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/29

12:25 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Zurich

Wed 2/4

7:30 am-6:15 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$774

VancouverZurich

YVR - ZRH

YVRZRH

Vancouver Intl

Sun 12/21

8:15 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$659

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Deals found on 10/13

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Compare providers for flights from Vancouver Intl to Zurich

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Zurich in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Vancouver Intl Airport-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Vancouver Intl Airport-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-Zurich flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Vancouver Intl Airport-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 October 10, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich (average of $525). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich in December 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 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 October 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

The best insider tips for Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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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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 October 14, 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
1,772 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

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
1,772 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

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
8,976 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

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
10,295 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

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
7,456 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

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
6.4
Okay
377 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,772 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

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 1 inbound flight 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 $640, Icelandair can have you in Zurich from Vancouver Intl Airport in 12h 30m. 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 British Airways and United Airlines, starting at $601 and $621 round-trip. These flights start at 37% 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 (90%), Edelweiss Air (90%), SWISS (90%).

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

    While on average a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich is generally $1,860, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $432. When looking at the most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - Zurich), you can expect to pay $698 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich (average of $525). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Zurich in December 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 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$580Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$601Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$621Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$704Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$725Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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