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$250+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Zurich (ZRH)

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IAD — ZRH
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$585
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$250
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$758

Good round-trip deal

$729 or less

Good one-way deal

$468 or less
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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 September 11, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 11/255:30 pmIAD - ZRH
2 stops39h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 12/56:10 amZRH - IAD
1 stop20h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/9$582
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Thu 10/309:30 pmIAD - ZRH
2 stops15h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/48:25 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop26h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/10$585
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:40 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop10h 25mIcelandair
Tue 12/231:00 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 9/10$587
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/210:30 pmIAD - ZRH
2 stops34h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 11/156:00 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop33h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/11$589
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/268:30 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop10h 35mIcelandair
Tue 9/302:00 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 9/10$590
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/2510:05 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop30h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/110:25 amZRH - IAD
1 stop14h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/10$591
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:30 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/46:40 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/10$592
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/291:30 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/97:40 amZRH - IAD
1 stop18h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/9$593
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/412:09 pmIAD - ZRH
2 stops17h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1710:25 amZRH - IAD
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$596
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/412:09 pmIAD - ZRH
2 stops20h 01mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/112:55 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop32h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/10$597
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/299:30 pmIAD - ZRH
2 stops33h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/118:25 pmZRH - IAD
2 stops28h 43mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$598
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2312:09 pmIAD - ZRH
2 stops19h 11mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/58:25 pmZRH - IAD
2 stops28h 53mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$599

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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

Tue 11/4

12:09 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops20h 01m

Zurich

Tue 11/11

2:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$597

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/29

9:30 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Zurich

Wed 11/5

8:25 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$598

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/28

10:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Zurich

Thu 12/11

3:45 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$603

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/24

10:05 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops13h 15m

Zurich

Sun 11/2

8:25 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$610

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/25

10:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 35m

Zurich

Sat 11/1

10:25 am-7:50 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$616

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/6

12:09 pm-9:40 am

2 stops15h 31m

Zurich

Fri 11/14

12:50 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$628

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/30

9:30 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Zurich

Wed 11/12

8:25 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops28h 43m

$632

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/25

10:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 35m

Zurich

Sun 11/2

8:25 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$646

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

10:05 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Zurich

Thu 10/30

7:25 am-6:15 pm

2 stops15h 50m

$650

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/5

12:09 pm-9:40 am

2 stops15h 31m

Zurich

Sat 11/8

7:10 am-7:18 pm

2 stops18h 08m

$667

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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.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
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 Denisyuk

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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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Ramsey Qubein

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

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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 August 29, 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 $1,149). 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 September 11, 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 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Scandinavian Airlines, and United 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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
1,731 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,484 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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
8,937 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,271 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
546 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,731 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

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.

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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 6 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.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich?

    Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Zurich in just under 18h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 56m. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Zurich are separated by a distance of 4144 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $378. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Icelandair and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with the lowest prices starting at $388 and $481, respectively. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 (72%), United Airlines (72%), SWISS( 72%).

  • 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 $338. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $386 on average, our data indicates $1,163 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 $1,149). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$378Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$388Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$481Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$532Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$547Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$576Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$589Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$608Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$619Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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