What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

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

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

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Los Angeles flights?

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

How often are flights from Zurich to Los Angeles delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Zurich and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 199 minutes.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 20m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 45m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £480.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Zurich to Los Angeles flight route?

Flights from Zurich to Los Angeles have been viewed 6 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Zurich to Los Angeles in about 17h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 02m. There are 5921 mi between Zurich and Los Angeles. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Los Angeles

The most flights from ZRH to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Zurich to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £696 and £932 in August. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £537 on SWISS (21 Aug–6 Sept).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Los Angeles are usually found in February or October, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Fri 21/813:10

ZRH

LAX

Nonstop12h 20m

SWISS

Sun 6/919:35

LAX

ZRH

Nonstop11h 10m

SWISS

Deal found 13/7£537

Sun 30/813:10

ZRH

LAX

Nonstop12h 20m

United Airlines

Mon 14/919:35

LAX

ZRH

Nonstop11h 10m

United Airlines

Deal found 13/7£538

Thu 24/920:50

ZRH

LAX

1 stop25h 15m

Austrian Airlines

Fri 23/1007:30

LAX

ZRH

2 stops19h 45m

Austrian Airlines

Deal found 13/7£539

Sat 25/709:50

ZRH

LAX

2 stops30h 39m

United Airlines

Sat 8/809:10

LAX

ZRH

1 stop16h 10m

United Airlines

Deal found 14/7£540

Tue 28/709:50

ZRH

LAX

1 stop17h 30m

United Airlines

Mon 3/807:30

LAX

ZRH

1 stop17h 50m

United Airlines

Deal found 15/7£540

Sun 9/809:50

ZRH

LAX

1 stop18h 26m

United Airlines

Sun 30/811:45

LAX

ZRH

1 stop13h 35m

United Airlines

Deal found 13/7£541

Wed 29/711:55

ZRH

LAX

1 stop17h 26m

United Airlines

Wed 9/909:37

LAX

ZRH

1 stop15h 43m

United Airlines

Deal found 13/7£542

Wed 2/907:30

ZRH

LAX

2 stops21h 48m

Austrian Airlines

Wed 16/907:30

LAX

ZRH

2 stops21h 50m

Austrian Airlines

Deal found 13/7£543

Mon 9/1113:10

ZRH

LAX

Nonstop12h 25m

United Airlines

Fri 20/1111:30

LAX

ZRH

1 stop13h 55m

United Airlines

Deal found 13/7£544

Tue 4/812:05

ZRH

LAX

2 stops18h 13m

United Airlines

Tue 18/813:25

LAX

ZRH

2 stops16h 25m

United Airlines

Deal found 15/7£545

Sun 13/909:50

ZRH

LAX

1 stop17h 35m

United Airlines

Sun 4/1019:35

LAX

ZRH

Nonstop11h 10m

United Airlines

Deal found 13/7£546

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ZRH

LAX

2 stops21h 45m

Finnair

Sun 13/913:21

LAX

ZRH

2 stops19h 54m

Finnair

Deal found 14/7£546

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Tue 28/7

11:55-20:21

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Sat 5/9

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09:50-00:09

1 stop23h 19m

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08:17-08:05

1 stop14h 48m

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ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Thu 30/7

09:50-17:05

1 stop16h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/9

07:45-10:20

1 stop17h 35m

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ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

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Wed 29/7

13:35-20:29

1 stop15h 54m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

19:35-15:45

Nonstop11h 10m

£542

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ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Sat 3/10

09:20-19:48

2 stops19h 28m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

21:50-08:05

1 stop25h 15m

£602

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ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Fri 21/8

07:00-16:46

2 stops18h 46m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/9

11:40-13:55

2 stops17h 15m

£607

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Thu 10/9

09:25-16:20

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 13/9

19:35-15:45

Nonstop11h 10m

£610

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Tue 1/9

09:25-16:20

1 stop15h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/9

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Nonstop11h 10m

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ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Sat 22/8

13:10-16:30

Nonstop12h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

17:30-16:10

1 stop13h 40m

£615

ZurichLos Angeles

ZRH - LAX

ZRHLAX

Zurich

Wed 5/8

14:35-09:35

2 stops28h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 13/8

07:00-07:45

2 stops15h 45m

£615

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles (average of £527). Flying from Zurich to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £786). 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 LAX?

When flying from Zurich to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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How popular is this Zurich to Los Angeles flight route?
Flights from Zurich to Los Angeles have been viewed 6 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?
Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Zurich to Los Angeles in about 17h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 02m. There are 5921 mi between Zurich and Los Angeles. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles (average of £527). Flying from Zurich to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £786). 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

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When flying from Zurich to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Los Angeles

The most flights from ZRH to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Zurich to Los Angeles delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Zurich and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 199 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to Los Angeles flights?

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

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

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £480.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

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