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Flights from New York City to Zurich

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Sat 16 Jan - Sat 23 Jan
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DEDirect
NYC - ZRH
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ZRH - NYC
435£
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Wed 6 Jan - Tue 12 Jan
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AADirect
NYC - ZRH
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ZRH - NYC
510£
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Mon 14 Dec - Thu 17 Dec
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TPDirect
NYC - ZRH
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ZRH - NYC
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Tue 22 Dec - Tue 29 Dec
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NYC - ZRH
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ZRH - NYC
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876£
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Sun 7 Feb
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AADirect
NYC - ZRH
235£
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Tue 5 Jan
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NYC - ZRH
236£
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Thu 3 Dec
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TPDirect
NYC - ZRH
265£
256£
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Thu 10 Dec
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NYC - ZRH
278£
272£
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Fri 15 Jan
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277£
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Sun 27 Dec
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402£
398£
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The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from New York City to Zurich

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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week: 28 Dec - 3 Jan
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Flight Duration13 h and 10 mFlights between New York City and Zurich take, on average, 13 h and 10 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£235Cheapest price for a flight between New York City and Zurich found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Origin airportsJohn F. Kennedy International AirportFor flights from New York City to Zurich
Destination airportZurich AirportFor the route from New York City to Zurich
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from New York City to Zurich
Airlines flying this routeSwiss International Air LinesAirline(s) with flights between New York City to Zurich
One-way average Price£807The average price for a flight New York City - Zurich at Opodo is £807, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data June is the most popular time to book a flight to Zurich when departing from New York City
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.1 CHF
1 CHF = 0.91 GBP
Last checked on Tue 10/11
Distance: 3,926 mi
New York City airports
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)How far from city centre: 14 mi
Zurich airports
Zurich Airport (ZRH)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Book your New York City to Zurich flight

Search direct and connecting flights from New York City to Zurich (Switzerland) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £235, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from New York City to Zurich takes roughly 8 h and 35 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the New York City–Zurich route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
  • Arrival airport: Zurich Airport (ZRH)

The weather in Zurich

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Zurich, temperatures average around 22ºC in the warmest months and roughly -2ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 23ºC
  • Lows: down to -3ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from New York City to Zurich

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from New York City to Zurich:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Zurich. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to Zurich

On average, how much is the price of a flight from New York City to Zurich?
When you fly from New York City to Zurich the average price is £807. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from New York City to Zurich at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to Zurich is 235 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from New York City to Zurich?
The most popular months to book a flight from New York City to Zurich are June, July and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from New York City to Zurich?
The best time of the year to go to Zurich when flying from New York City depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Zurich from New York City in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, November and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route New York City - Zurich.
How long does the flight take to go from New York City to Zurich?
The total flight time between New York City and Zurich is of around 13 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,926.19 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between New York City and Zurich?
The main airport route flying between New York City and Zurich is: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport(ZRH). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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