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$428+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — JFK
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in January or November, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 28, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/16:10 am
ZRH
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JFK
1 stop19h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 12/610:00 pm
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/23$579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 4/248:00 am
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop12h 25m
Condor
Mon 4/274:25 pm
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 25m
Condor
Deal found 4/23$584
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/311:05 am
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop12h 40m
Air Europa
Thu 5/710:05 pm
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 05m
Air Europa
Deal found 4/27$585
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/511:05 am
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop12h 40m
Air Europa
Fri 9/2510:05 pm
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 05m
Air Europa
Deal found 4/24$586
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/711:05 am
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop17h 50m
Air Europa
Sun 9/2010:05 pm
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 05m
Air Europa
Deal found 4/24$587
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2511:05 am
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop12h 45m
Air Europa
Sun 11/2910:05 pm
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 10m
Air Europa
Deal found 4/26$588
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/257:05 pm
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop24h 10m
ITA Airways
Sun 5/314:05 pm
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop12h 00m
ITA Airways
Deal found 4/27$589
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/810:55 am
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop14h 00m
ITA Airways
Thu 5/144:05 pm
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop12h 00m
ITA Airways
Deal found 4/26$591
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/110:55 am
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop32h 20m
ITA Airways
Sun 5/104:05 pm
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop20h 10m
ITA Airways
Deal found 4/27$592
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/510:55 am
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop14h 00m
ITA Airways
Mon 5/114:05 pm
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop12h 00m
ITA Airways
Deal found 4/27$593
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:05 pm
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop24h 50m
ITA Airways
Fri 5/85:35 pm
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop18h 40m
ITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$594

Find flight deals from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 April 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$582
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$428
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$631

Good round-trip deal

$733 or less

Good one-way deal

$764 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl 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 April 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 8/27

12:55 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop32h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

5:10 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$596

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 9/3

8:25 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/7

5:10 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$633

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Wed 10/21

11:20 am-8:05 pm

1 stop14h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/28

10:00 pm-10:45 am

Nonstop7h 45m

$675

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Sat 5/23

8:25 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/28

5:10 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$679

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Tue 8/11

7:25 am-1:00 pm

1 stop11h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/18

8:30 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop7h 55m

$683

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Sat 5/16

1:35 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop9h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/23

8:30 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop8h 05m

$690

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Wed 5/20

1:35 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop9h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/24

8:30 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop8h 05m

$690

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Fri 5/22

1:35 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop9h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/26

8:30 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop8h 05m

$690

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 5/21

7:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/25

8:30 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop8h 05m

$692
Quickest round-trip

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Fri 5/8

10:00 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop8h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/14

8:30 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop7h 55m

$713

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Zurich-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 Zurich-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. 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 Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $567). Flying from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $857). 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 ZRH to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 28, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport as you normally would.

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Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated April 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,SWISS, andUnited Airlines from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,466 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,466 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,466 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,466 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,466 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Condor
6.5
Okay
408 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,466 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Zurich (ZRH), located 5.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl. 4 airlines have flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in just under 14h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h. The distance from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 3918 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Condor is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at $350. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $479 and $496, respectively. Condor is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $297. American Airlines flights start at $331 while deals on Aer Lingus start at $352 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Zurich, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Delta (66%), United Airlines (61%), SWISS( 61%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $627. While the most popular route (Zurich - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $444 on average, our data indicates $882 when flying from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $567). Flying from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $857). 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 4 airlines flying from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$350Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$479Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$496Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$500Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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