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Cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Chicago

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle 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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Flight Duration16 h and 35 mFlights between Zurich and Chicago take, on average, 16 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£285Cheapest price for a flight between Zurich and Chicago found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportZurich AirportWhen flying from Zurich to Chicago

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Zurich to Chicago

Airlines flying this routeSwiss International Air LinesAirline(s) with flights between Zurich to Chicago

One-way average Price£984The average price for a flight Zurich - Chicago at Opodo is £984, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Chicago when departing from Zurich

Distance: 4,434 mi

Zurich airports

Zurich Airport (ZRH)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Book your Zurich to Chicago flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Zurich to Chicago (United States) 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 £285, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Zurich to Chicago takes roughly 12 h and 40 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Zurich–Chicago route

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

Departure airport: Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Arrival airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)

The weather in Chicago

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Chicago, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly -7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 29ºC
Lows: down to -9ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Zurich to Chicago

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Zurich to Chicago:

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 Chicago. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Zurich to Chicago

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Zurich to Chicago?

When you fly from Zurich to Chicago the average price is £984. 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 Zurich to Chicago at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Zurich to Chicago is 285 £. 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 Zurich to Chicago?

The most popular months to book a flight from Zurich to Chicago are July, September and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Zurich to Chicago?

The best time of the year to go to Chicago when flying from Zurich depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Chicago from Zurich 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, February, September and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Zurich - Chicago.

How long does the flight take to go from Zurich to Chicago?

The total flight time between Zurich and Chicago is of around 16 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,434.18 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Chicago compared to Zurich?

While in Zurich temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Chicago can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around -3º ºC in Chicago, compared to the 0º ºC average in Zurich.

Which airports have flights between Zurich and Chicago?

The main airport route flying between Zurich and Chicago is: Zurich Airport (ZRH) to O'hare International Airport(ORD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Zurich to Chicago?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Zurich to Chicago are:

Swiss International Air Lines.

Air Canada

American Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines

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