How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Zurich can take about 11h 35m. Icelandair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $750. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Zurich is about 4144 mi. 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 Washington, D.C. to Zurich round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich round-trip from $390. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are TAP AIR PORTUGAL, from $499, and Scandinavian Airlines, from $508. Icelandair is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Zurich one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $311 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $325 and Aer Lingus from $431 one-way.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Zurich are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Zurich, Baltimore/Washington - Zurich and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Zurich.

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $443. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $568 on average, our data indicates $2,369 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Zurich.

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

Before booking your flight to Zurich from Washington, D.C., check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Austrian Airlines (83%), Lufthansa (83%), Air Canada( 81%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

Consider SWISS, United Airlines or Scandinavian Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Zurich.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich from Washington, D.C.?

Most people fly into Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight to Zurich from Washington, D.C.. On average, Zurich has 7 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 9 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 26, 2026.

Tue 12/17:40 pm -

1 stop10h 25m

Wed 12/91:00 pm -

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Deal found 9/21

$523

Tue 12/17:40 pm -

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Deal found 9/22

$530

Fri 11/277:40 pm -

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1 stop11h 40m

Deal found 9/24

$535

Tue 11/247:40 pm -

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Deal found 9/25

$554

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1 stop11h 40m

Deal found 9/20

$557

Tue 11/247:40 pm -

1 stop10h 25m

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1 stop11h 40m

Deal found 9/25

$558

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Deal found 9/20

$585

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Deal found 9/23

$612

Sun 10/188:30 pm -

1 stop10h 35m

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1 stop11h 40m

Deal found 9/22

$618

Sun 11/110:55 pm -

1 stop11h 35m

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Deal found 9/22

$717

Sun 11/16:00 am -

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1 stop27h 49m

Deal found 9/23

$717

Thu 10/221:15 pm -

1 stop27h 05m

Thu 10/292:40 pm -

1 stop34h 45m

Deal found 9/22

$718

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zurich that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 26, 2026.

Sat 10/1711:20 pm -

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1 stop11h 40m

Deal found 9/22

$627

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Nonstop9h 45m

Deal found 9/20

$750

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Deal found 9/21

$773

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Deal found 9/22

$780

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Deal found 9/21

$820

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1 stop14h 35m

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Deal found 9/24

$831

Thu 10/2210:35 pm -

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1 stop27h 15m

Deal found 9/23

$837

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Deal found 9/23

$923

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Deal found 9/24

$1,119

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1 stop11h 35m

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Deal found 9/23

$757

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2 stops15h 56m

Deal found 9/25

$781

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1 stop12h 40m

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Nonstop9h 45m

Deal found 9/25

$758

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Nonstop8h 15m

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1 stop32h 55m

Deal found 9/21

$852

Sat 11/285:02 pm -

1 stop11h 48m

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1 stop14h 54m

Deal found 9/24

$818

Tue 2/168:10 pm -

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Deal found 9/22

$759

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$830

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Deal found 9/21

$769

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$1,056

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Deal found 9/21

$833

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1 stop14h 25m

Deal found 9/22

$988

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Deal found 9/22

$1,091

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Deal found 9/24

$836

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$1,111

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1 stop14h 37m

Deal found 9/24

$845

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2 stops19h 21m

Deal found 9/21

$1,146

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1 stop11h 07m

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2 stops13h 37m

Deal found 9/23

$875

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1 stop11h 15m

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1 stop12h 38m

Deal found 9/24

$1,161

Thu 12/1712:18 pm -

2 stops16h 32m

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2 stops17h 59m

Deal found 9/20

$1,377

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Deal found 9/25

$1,190

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1 stop19h 55m

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1 stop21h 08m

Deal found 9/20

$1,393

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zurich. Data last updated September 26, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Tue 10/68:30 pm -

1 stop10h 35m

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$717

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Deal found 9/24

$622

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Deal found 9/25

$658

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Deal found 9/21

$720

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Deal found 9/22

$627

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1 stop11h 40m

Deal found 9/22

$671

Sat 10/1711:20 pm -

1 stop31h 45m

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1 stop14h 15m

Deal found 9/23

$672

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1 stop10h 35m

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1 stop11h 40m

Deal found 9/22

$618

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1 stop10h 35m

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1 stop14h 15m

Deal found 9/23

$670

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1 stop10h 35m

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1 stop11h 40m

Deal found 9/22

$684

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1 stop10h 35m

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1 stop11h 40m

Deal found 9/20

$678

Thu 10/221:15 pm -

1 stop27h 05m

Thu 10/292:40 pm -

1 stop34h 45m

Deal found 9/22

$718

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Zurich. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 26, 2026.

Mon 10/198:30 pm -

1 stop10h 35m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/20

$250

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2 stops14h 15m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/23

$302

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2 stops18h 20m

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Deal found 9/22

$312

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2 stops18h 20m

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Deal found 9/24

$322

Sun 11/157:40 pm -

2 stops30h 30m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/21

$344

Thu 10/18:30 pm -

3 stops29h 25m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/22

$365

Tue 11/175:40 am -

3 stops24h 25m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/23

$369

Thu 12/37:40 pm -

3 stops17h 45m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/24

$374

Fri 1/297:40 pm -

3 stops20h 10m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/23

$375

Fri 1/297:40 pm -

3 stops20h 10m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/23

$375

Thu 10/1511:12 am -

2 stops40h 38m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/23

$377

Sat 11/79:06 pm -

3 stops32h 59m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/23

$384

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zurich

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One-way from	$250 (oojo)
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Average price	$892
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IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ZRH Zurich

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/29

8:40 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops15h 05m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$419

Washington, D.C.Zurich

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ZRH Zurich

DCAZRH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/1

1:15 pm-8:50 am

2 stops13h 35m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$426

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ZRH Zurich

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/18

8:50 pm-8:25 pm

3 stops17h 35m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$441

Washington, D.C.Zurich

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ZRH Zurich

DCAZRH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/17

4:00 pm-4:45 pm

3 stops18h 45m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$444

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ZRH Zurich

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/19

10:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$467

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ZRH Zurich

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/11

10:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$469

Washington, D.C.Zurich

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ZRH Zurich

DCAZRH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/15

4:00 pm-11:55 am

2 stops13h 55m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$555

Washington, D.C.Zurich

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ZRH Zurich

DCAZRH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/15

11:13 am-10:50 am

1 stop17h 37m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$559

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ZRH Zurich

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/28

5:29 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops14h 31m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$563

Washington, D.C.Zurich

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ZRH Zurich

DCAZRH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/3

6:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 06m

Zurich

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$600

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zurich in September.

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Thrive Travel	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust 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 Washington, D.C.-Zurich flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Zurich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Zurich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Zurich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zurich (average of $760). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,396). 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 WAS to ZRH?

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Zurich, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Zurich

The most flights from WAS to ZRH are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. to Zurich flights typically cost between $839 and $1,130 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $523 on Icelandair (Dec 1-Dec 9).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Zurich on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $716.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 32m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 53m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

Booking 85 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.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Zurich flights

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Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on ZRH

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.

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS,Scandinavian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Zurich by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

SWISS

7.5

Good

2,082 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

LAX - ZRH

Flight attendants were the best part and narrow seats were uncomfortable.

SWISS

7.5

Good

2,082 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

2,082 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

LAX - ZRH

Flight attendants were the best part and narrow seats were uncomfortable.

Scandinavian Airlines

7.4

Good

1,997 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

2,082 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

LAX - ZRH

Flight attendants were the best part and narrow seats were uncomfortable.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,245 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

2,082 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

LAX - ZRH

Flight attendants were the best part and narrow seats were uncomfortable.

Aer Lingus

7.3

Good

1,789 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

2,082 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

LAX - ZRH

Flight attendants were the best part and narrow seats were uncomfortable.

Icelandair

6.9

Okay

752 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

2,082 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

LAX - ZRH

Flight attendants were the best part and narrow seats were uncomfortable.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich from Washington, D.C.?
Most people fly into Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight to Zurich from Washington, D.C.. On average, Zurich has 7 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 9 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.
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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $311 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $325 and Aer Lingus from $431 one-way.
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The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Zurich are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Zurich, Baltimore/Washington - Zurich and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Zurich.
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Top 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Zurich

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Icelandair	Cheapest$390	Average$803	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
British Airways	Cheapest$426	Average$1,037	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	Cheapest$499	Average$971	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest$508	Average$608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$569	Average$715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Aer Lingus	Cheapest$574	Average$905	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
SWISS	Cheapest$771	Average$1,216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
United Airlines	Cheapest$790	Average$1,135	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
ITA Airways	Cheapest$810	Average$976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%

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Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 September 26, 2026.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Zurich, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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The most flights from WAS to ZRH are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. to Zurich flights typically cost between $839 and $1,130 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $523 on Icelandair (Dec 1-Dec 9).

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Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Zurich on Cheapflights.

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Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $716.

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Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 32m.

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Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 53m.

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Washington, D.C. to Zurich flights typically cost between $839 and $1,130 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $523 on Icelandair (Dec 1-Dec 9).