Expect long security queues at IAD, especially in the afternoon. Plan extra time to navigate the airport's complex layout.

Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $407 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $231 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $812 |
Good round-trip deal | $637 or less |
Good one-way deal | $468 or less |
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Depart
Return
Price
BaltimoreZurich
BWI - ZRH
BWIZRH
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 1/17
7:40 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop10h 25m
Zurich
Sat 1/24
1:00 pm-6:40 pm
1 stop11h 40m
BaltimoreZurich
BWI - ZRH
BWIZRH
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 12/6
7:40 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop10h 25m
Zurich
Sat 12/13
1:00 pm-6:40 pm
1 stop11h 40m
BaltimoreZurich
BWI - ZRH
BWIZRH
Baltimore/Washington
Fri 1/30
7:40 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop10h 25m
Zurich
Sun 2/8
1:00 pm-6:40 pm
1 stop11h 40m
BaltimoreZurich
BWI - ZRH
BWIZRH
Baltimore/Washington
Fri 12/5
7:40 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop10h 25m
Zurich
Thu 12/11
1:00 pm-6:40 pm
1 stop11h 40m
BaltimoreZurich
BWI - ZRH
BWIZRH
Baltimore/Washington
Wed 1/7
7:40 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop10h 25m
Zurich
Sun 1/11
1:00 pm-6:40 pm
1 stop11h 40m
Washington, D.C.Zurich
DCA - ZRH
DCAZRH
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 1/15
11:10 am-11:45 am
2 stops18h 35m
Zurich
Mon 1/19
8:25 pm-10:11 pm
2 stops31h 46m
Washington, D.C.Zurich
DCA - ZRH
DCAZRH
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Fri 2/6
11:10 am-2:10 pm
2 stops21h 00m
Zurich
Tue 2/10
8:25 pm-10:48 pm
2 stops32h 23m
Washington, D.C.Zurich
DCA - ZRH
DCAZRH
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 1/17
11:10 am-9:40 am
2 stops16h 30m
Zurich
Sat 1/24
7:10 am-10:58 pm
2 stops21h 48m
Washington, D.C.Zurich
DCA - ZRH
DCAZRH
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 11/25
11:10 am-9:40 am
2 stops16h 30m
Zurich
Fri 12/5
10:25 am-11:58 pm
2 stops19h 33m
Washington, D.C.Zurich
IAD - ZRH
IADZRH
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 4/2
12:30 pm-2:10 pm
2 stops19h 40m
Zurich
Tue 4/21
8:25 pm-4:50 pm
1 stop26h 25m
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zurich (average of $313). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $775). 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.
When flying from Washington, D.C. to Zurich, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the evening.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Zurich flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The most flights from WAS to ZRH are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
Copenhagen (CPH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Zurich on Cheapflights.
Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $552.
Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 25m.
Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 50m.
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OPO - ZRH
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OPO - ZRH
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$381 | Average$558 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$383 | Average$680 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$494 | Average$773 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$545 | Average$759 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$575 | Average$879 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$576 | Average$969 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$585 | Average$679 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$596 | Average$985 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$618 | Average$1,025 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% |