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$223+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH)

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IAD — ZRH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$558
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$223
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,400

Good round-trip deal

$667 or less

Good one-way deal

$472 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1111:15 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop31h 50mIcelandair
Sun 8/174:55 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop32h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 6/11$558
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/110:05 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop29h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/92:00 pmZRH - IAD
2 stops35h 59mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$563
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/15:35 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1011:20 amZRH - IAD
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$565
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/248:45 pmIAD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 05mSWISS
Fri 9/512:50 pmZRH - IAD
Nonstop9h 25mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$567
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/912:35 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/2112:50 pmZRH - IAD
Nonstop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$569
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/119:50 amIAD - ZRH
2 stops18h 35mDelta
Fri 8/2210:10 amZRH - IAD
1 stop20h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/10$571
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/244:35 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop12h 30mIberia
Tue 9/27:30 amZRH - IAD
1 stop13h 30mIberia
Deal found 6/10$573
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/137:25 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/197:15 amZRH - IAD
2 stops17h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$579
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/268:16 amIAD - ZRH
2 stops15h 54mAir Canada
Wed 9/38:15 amZRH - IAD
2 stops18h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$580
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/3010:40 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop28h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 8/141:10 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop13h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$604
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/264:30 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop11h 35mITA Airways
Sun 9/77:05 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop25h 35mITA Airways
Deal found 6/11$609
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3010:20 pmIAD - ZRH
2 stops17h 30mLufthansa
Wed 8/202:40 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop28h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$621

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/11

11:15 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Zurich

Sun 8/17

4:55 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$558

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

10:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 35m

Zurich

Tue 9/9

2:00 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$563

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

5:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Zurich

Wed 9/10

11:20 am-9:05 pm

2 stops15h 45m

$565

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

8:45 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop8h 05m

Zurich

Wed 9/17

12:50 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop9h 25m

$567

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/9

12:35 pm-6:20 am

1 stop11h 45m

Zurich

Thu 8/21

12:50 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop9h 25m

$569

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/11

9:50 am-10:25 am

2 stops18h 35m

Zurich

Fri 8/22

10:10 am-12:21 am

1 stop20h 11m

$571

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/24

4:35 pm-11:05 am

1 stop12h 30m

Zurich

Tue 9/2

7:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$573

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/13

7:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Zurich

Tue 8/19

7:15 am-6:52 pm

2 stops17h 37m

$579

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/26

8:16 am-6:10 am

2 stops15h 54m

Zurich

Wed 9/3

8:15 am-9:05 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$580

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/8

4:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop11h 35m

Zurich

Sun 8/24

10:55 am-2:40 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$597

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich trip
Airports
IAD

Check-in at IAD can be crowded in the afternoon and evening, so arrive early to avoid long lines.

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ZRH

For a quick transfer to Zürich city, take the train from ZRH. It departs every 10 minutes and takes about 12-15 minutes.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
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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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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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.

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Zurich. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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 IAD to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from IAD to ZRH are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Zurich by month

Plan your trip to Zurich by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Zurich, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Austrian Airlines and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
355 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Zurich (ZRH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Zurich. You should not have trouble finding flights to Zurich from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Zurich airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. It is only a 5.9 mi journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Zurich’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich round-trip?

    Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at $558. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at $563 and $567, respectively. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich are Icelandair ($223), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($313), and Scandinavian Airlines ($395).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich?

    Before booking your flight to Zurich from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (73%), Austrian Airlines (73%), United Airlines( 73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $303. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $378 on average our data indicates $4,017 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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 9 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Zurich

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Dulles 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$381Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$382Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$387Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$468Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$555Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$594Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$630Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$652Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$673Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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