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Cheap flights from Zurich to New York from £251

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — NYC
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to New York are usually found in March or November, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£337

One-way from

£251

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£485

Good round-trip deal

£437 or less

Good one-way deal

£1,645 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 2/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 30m total
  • Zurich to New York
1/9
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 50m total
  • Zurich to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Zurich to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Zurich to New York (NYC).

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Tue 2/914:00ZRH - JFK
1 stop31h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/918:55JFK - ZRH
1 stop18h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£337
Wed 1/1014:00ZRH - JFK
1 stop11h 10mIcelandair
Tue 7/1020:25JFK - ZRH
1 stop10h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 29/4£340
Sun 17/807:45ZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 29/823:10JFK - ZRH
1 stop15h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£342
Mon 2/613:25ZRH - JFK
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/609:00JFK - ZRH
2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£347
Wed 14/513:25ZRH - LGA
1 stop12h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/510:28LGA - ZRH
2 stops19h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£347
Wed 2/717:20ZRH - EWR
Nonstop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/717:25EWR - ZRH
1 stop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£353
Fri 23/510:10ZRH - EWR
1 stop16h 49mDelta
Mon 26/517:00EWR - ZRH
1 stop14h 55mDelta
Deal found 29/4£354
Thu 8/507:00ZRH - JFK
1 stop12h 16mDelta
Sat 24/517:30JFK - ZRH
1 stop11h 35mDelta
Deal found 29/4£354
Fri 29/814:00ZRH - EWR
1 stop29h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/917:15EWR - ZRH
1 stop10h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£355
Thu 8/510:10ZRH - LGA
1 stop16h 40mDelta
Sun 11/513:59LGA - ZRH
1 stop12h 06mDelta
Deal found 29/4£359
Wed 4/608:05ZRH - SWF
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/619:15SWF - ZRH
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£362
Fri 5/913:20ZRH - EWR
1 stop12h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 14/921:25EWR - ZRH
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£368

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ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Tue 2/9

14:00-15:40

1 stop31h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/9

18:55-19:45

1 stop18h 50m

£337

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Wed 1/10

14:00-19:10

1 stop11h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/10

20:25-13:05

1 stop10h 40m

£340

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Sun 17/8

07:45-14:25

1 stop12h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/8

19:30-12:10

1 stop10h 40m

£342

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Mon 2/6

13:25-22:45

1 stop15h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/6

09:00-11:40

2 stops20h 40m

£347

ZurichNew York

ZRH - LGA

ZRHLGA

Zurich

Wed 14/5

13:25-19:59

1 stop12h 34m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 18/5

10:28-11:40

2 stops19h 12m

£347

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Wed 3/9

13:35-16:50

Nonstop9h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/9

01:00-18:35

1 stop11h 35m

£350

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Wed 2/7

17:20-20:10

Nonstop8h 50m

Newark

Wed 23/7

17:25-10:00

1 stop10h 35m

£353

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Fri 23/5

10:10-20:59

1 stop16h 49m

Newark

Mon 26/5

17:00-13:55

1 stop14h 55m

£354

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Fri 30/5

20:15-14:55

1 stop24h 40m

Newark

Mon 2/6

18:50-13:20

1 stop12h 30m

£359

ZurichNew York

ZRH - LGA

ZRHLGA

Zurich

Mon 18/8

10:10-19:26

1 stop15h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 25/8

11:00-08:05

1 stop15h 05m

£359

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to New York

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zurich to New York. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to New York, you should look to book at least 59 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 New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York (average of £500). Flying from Zurich to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Zurich to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York 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 when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Finnair from Zurich to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to New York?

    For a flight from Zurich to New York, you will be flying from Zurich. Zurich (ZRH) is just 5.9 mi from the center of the city. Zurich is the only Zurich airport and it handles 11 outbound flights to New York per day. 4 airlines have flights to New York from Zurich on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to New York round-trip?

    According to our current data, Scandinavian Airlines (£337), Icelandair (£340), and British Airways (£342) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to New York. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to New York one-way?

    £254 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Serbia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Air Europa, with prices starting from £394 and £401, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Zurich to New York?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to New York?

    Consider Delta (88%), United Airlines (79%) or SWISS (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Zurich to New York.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to New York?

    The cheapest flight price from Zurich to New York is £340. On average you can expect to pay £1,935. The most popular route, (Zurich - New York LaGuardia), can usually be booked for £354.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to New York that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to New York?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York (average of £500). Flying from Zurich to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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