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Cheap Flights from New York to Zurich

7-12 hours direct flight. Airlines: British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France +3 more. Fares from $400.

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New York to Zurich Flight Overview

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Flight Details

  • Duration: 7-12 hours direct
  • Direct Flights: Yes
  • From: JFK, LGA, EWR
  • To: ZRH
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Typical Prices

  • Economy: $400-1000 roundtrip
  • Cheapest: January, February, November
  • Priciest: June, July, August

Airlines Flying New York to Zurich

British AirwaysLufthansaAir FranceVirgin AtlanticDeltaUnited
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Tips for Cheap New York to Zurich Flights

1Swiss and United fly nonstop in 8-8.5 hours from Newark. Book 45-60 days ahead for $550-750 fares. Zurich prices similarly to Frankfurt and Brussels despite Switzerland's reputation for expense. Tuesday-Thursday departures save $100-150 versus weekends.
2Visit September-October for $600-800 tickets and stunning Alpine fall colors. May-June brings beautiful weather but $900-1200 fares. January-February offer $500-650 deals for skiing, but Christmas/New Year weeks spike to $1200-1500 despite winter timing.
3Take the train from Zurich Airport to Hauptbahnhof station for $7 in just 10 minutes. It runs every 10 minutes and your ticket includes Zurich public transit for 90 minutes. Skip $60 taxis when trains are faster and more convenient.
4Buy a Zurich Card for unlimited transit plus museum discounts at $30 for 24 hours. Zurich is compact and walkable, but trams reach outlying areas like ETH campus and Uetliberg mountain. Single tram rides cost $4.80, so the card pays off quickly.
5Download the SBB Mobile app for Swiss rail tickets and schedules. Day trips to Lucerne (50 minutes), Bern (1 hour), or Rhine Falls (1 hour) are easy and affordable at $25-40 roundtrip. Book Half-Fare Card if doing 2+ excursions to cut costs 50%.

💡Savings tip: Book 6-8 weeks ahead for the best New York to Zurich fares. Flexibility with dates can save you 20-30%.

FAQs About Flights to New York to Zurich

Nonstop flights from Newark to Zurich take 8-8.5 hours eastbound, 9.5-10 hours westbound. Swiss International and United operate daily direct service year-round. One-stop connections via London, Frankfurt, or Paris take 11-13 hours but rarely save money.

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