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$247+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Zurich (ZRH)

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WAS — ZRH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$442
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$247
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,100

Good round-trip deal

$673 or less

Good one-way deal

$527 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Zurich
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Zurich
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($139 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 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. (WAS) to Zurich.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Zurich.

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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 July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 10/58:30 pmBWI - ZRH
1 stop10h 35mIcelandair
Thu 10/92:00 pmZRH - BWI
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 7/3$442
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/1610:05 pmIAD - ZRH
2 stops29h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/247:40 pmZRH - IAD
2 stops30h 19mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$545
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/278:30 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop10h 35mIcelandair
Tue 10/72:00 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 7/3$551
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 8/128:45 pmIAD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/219:55 amZRH - IAD
1 stop29h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$564
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:55 amIAD - ZRH
1 stop14h 20mAir Canada
Fri 3/61:15 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop13h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$566
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/911:05 amDCA - ZRH
1 stop13h 10mAir Canada
Fri 3/61:15 pmZRH - DCA
1 stop13h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$566
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/281:30 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/46:40 pmZRH - IAD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$567
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:45 pmIAD - ZRH
Nonstop7h 50mSWISS
Fri 3/61:00 pmZRH - IAD
Nonstop9h 30mSWISS
Deal found 7/2$581
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 8/311:35 pmBWI - ZRH
2 stops18h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/148:25 pmZRH - BWI
2 stops32h 11mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/2$585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 11/45:25 pmIAD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1211:45 amZRH - IAD
Nonstop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$589
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 10/121:51 pmBWI - ZRH
2 stops17h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/162:00 pmZRH - BWI
2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$593
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 7/2712:45 pmIAD - ZRH
1 stop13h 20mDelta
Fri 8/2210:10 amZRH - IAD
1 stop14h 25mDelta
Deal found 7/3$604

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Zurich that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreZurich

BWI - ZRH

BWIZRH

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/1

8:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Zurich

Wed 10/8

2:00 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$443

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/16

10:05 pm-9:25 am

2 stops29h 20m

Zurich

Sun 8/24

7:40 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops30h 19m

$545

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

8:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Zurich

Tue 10/7

2:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$551

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/12

8:45 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop8h 05m

Zurich

Thu 8/21

9:55 am-9:37 am

1 stop29h 42m

$564

Washington, D.C.Zurich

DCA - ZRH

DCAZRH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/9

11:05 am-6:15 am

1 stop13h 10m

Zurich

Fri 3/6

1:15 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$566

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/28

1:30 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Zurich

Thu 9/4

6:40 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 05m

$567

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/10

8:45 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop8h 05m

Zurich

Tue 8/19

12:50 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop9h 25m

$583

BaltimoreZurich

BWI - ZRH

BWIZRH

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/31

1:35 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Zurich

Sun 9/14

8:25 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$585

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/12

5:45 pm-8:05 am

Nonstop8h 20m

Zurich

Tue 8/19

11:55 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop9h 30m

$589

Washington, D.C.Zurich

IAD - ZRH

IADZRH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/27

8:18 am-6:10 am

2 stops15h 52m

Zurich

Wed 8/20

12:40 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops31h 02m

$596

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

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

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ZRH

Take the train from ZRH to Zurich city center. Trains depart every 10 minutes and the journey takes about 12-15 minutes.

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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

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 Washington, D.C. to Zurich

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Zurich

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Zurich. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 90 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,158). 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?

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 July 3, 2025.

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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Zurich. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Zurich flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 3, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to ZRH are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

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 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Finnair, and SWISS 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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

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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 6 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 9 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Zurich’s city center.

  • 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 $442. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Scandinavian Airlines, from $545, and Turkish Airlines, from $567. Icelandair is priced at 50% 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 $273 on Icelandair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $313 and Scandinavian Airlines from $384 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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: Air Canada (69%), United Airlines (69%), SWISS( 69%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $354. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $370 on average our data indicates $4,642 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Zurich.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Zurich?

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Zurich flights?

  • 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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,158). 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 Washington, D.C. to Zurich

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$380Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$382Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$383Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$468Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$494Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$555Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$594Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$625Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$649Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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