Zurich

$275+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH)

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IAD — ZRH
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$566
(oojo)

One-way from

$275
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,120

Good round-trip deal

$677 or less

Good one-way deal

$528 or less
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Zurich
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($227 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Zurich.
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Zurich
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 July 29, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/410:05 pmIAD - ZRH
2 stops37h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/142:35 pmZRH - IAD
2 stops35h 24mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/27$566
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/178:30 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop10h 35mIcelandair
Tue 8/262:00 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 7/27$567
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 8/271:30 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/87:40 amZRH - IAD
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$586
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Tue 9/99:45 amIAD - ZRH
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/167:05 pmZRH - IAD
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$588
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 12/95:25 pmIAD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1711:45 amZRH - IAD
Nonstop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$589
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Tue 8/268:45 pmIAD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 05mSWISS
Tue 9/212:50 pmZRH - IAD
Nonstop9h 25mSWISS
Deal found 7/27$607
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Sun 8/171:18 pmIAD - ZRH
2 stops15h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2611:45 amZRH - IAD
2 stops17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$614

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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

Thu 9/4

10:05 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Zurich

Sun 9/14

2:35 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops35h 24m

$566

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/17

8:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Zurich

Tue 8/26

2:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$567

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

1:30 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Zurich

Mon 9/8

7:40 am-7:45 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$586

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

9:45 am-12:20 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Zurich

Tue 9/16

7:05 pm-9:05 pm

3 stops32h 00m

$588

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/17

10:20 pm-11:40 am

1 stop31h 20m

Zurich

Tue 8/26

11:55 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop9h 30m

$593

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/26

8:45 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop8h 05m

Zurich

Tue 9/2

12:50 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop9h 25m

$607

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/17

1:18 pm-10:35 am

2 stops15h 17m

Zurich

Tue 8/26

11:45 am-10:56 pm

2 stops17h 11m

$614

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

10:20 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops17h 30m

$275

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/15

5:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$311

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

10:05 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$396

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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 July 25, 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 $1,152). 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 July 29, 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 27% 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from IAD to ZRH are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Copenhagen (CPH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Lisbon (LIS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $558.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 35m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 50m.

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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeff,Feb 2025

BER - ZRH

Ground and flight crew are lazy. No food. Late. Ryanair is better.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 5 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 Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at $566. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Icelandair and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $567 and $586, respectively. These flights start at 38% 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($311), Scandinavian Airlines ($396), and Aer Lingus ($439).

  • 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 (68%), United Airlines (68%), SWISS( 68%).

  • 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 $429. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $488 on average our data indicates $2,027 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 $1,152). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$378Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$382Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$387Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$468Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$494Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$555Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$590Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$621Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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