Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to New York flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Zurich to New York delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Zurich and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

There are many flights that can get you from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 14h 45m. Fly via United Airlines or Scandinavian Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Zurich and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 3918 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

Currently priced at £373, SWISS will fly you from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

The most flights from ZRH to JFK are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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

While on average a flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is generally £517, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £426. When looking at the most popular route, (Zurich - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay £512 for that flight.

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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: United Airlines (68%), SWISS (68%), Delta( 33%).

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

Located just 5.9 mi from the city center, Zurich is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Zurich. Booking flights from Zurich (ZRH) to New York John F Kennedy Intl should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 1 airline.

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Booking 64 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 £248). Flying from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £383). 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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What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl?
Located just 5.9 mi from the city center, Zurich is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Zurich. Booking flights from Zurich (ZRH) to New York John F Kennedy Intl should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 14h 45m. Fly via United Airlines or Scandinavian Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Zurich and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 3918 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at £373, SWISS will fly you from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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: United Airlines (68%), SWISS (68%), Delta( 33%).
What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
While on average a flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is generally £517, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £426. When looking at the most popular route, (Zurich - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay £512 for that flight.
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 holiday 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.
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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 £248). Flying from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £383). 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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