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Cheap flights from Zurich to New York from £276

ZRH — NYC
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to New York are usually found in February or March, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to New York

Wed 21/1010:55 -
1 stop14h 00m
Mon 26/1017:40 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 15/10£448
Thu 29/1013:10 -
Nonstop9h 30m
Wed 11/1117:30 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 19/10£449
Fri 6/1109:55 -
Nonstop9h 20m
Tue 10/1117:30 -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 17/10£449
Fri 20/1109:55 -
Nonstop9h 20m
Mon 23/1117:30 -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 19/10£450
Tue 1/1209:55 -
Nonstop9h 20m
Mon 7/1218:25 -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 16/10£451
Wed 11/1110:55 -
1 stop14h 00m
Sun 22/1116:40 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 17/10£452
Sat 28/1108:55 -
1 stop11h 40m
Sat 5/1221:00 -
Nonstop7h 50m
Deal found 15/10£452
Fri 30/1009:55 -
Nonstop9h 20m
Tue 3/1115:55 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 16/10£453
Mon 26/1008:55 -
1 stop11h 40m
Sun 8/1121:00 -
Nonstop7h 45m
Deal found 14/10£454
Sat 28/1108:55 -
1 stop11h 40m
Thu 3/1221:00 -
Nonstop7h 50m
Deal found 16/10£455
Sun 1/1120:25 -
1 stop25h 15m
Fri 6/1118:30 -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 16/10£458
Sun 29/1113:35 -
1 stop28h 45m
Fri 4/1215:10 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 18/10£458

Find flight deals from Zurich to New York

Round-trip from

£448

One-way from

£276

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£533

Good round-trip deal

£445 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 2/4-7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 25m total
  • Zurich to New York
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6/4-31/12
  • 6/4-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • Zurich to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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ZurichNewark

ZRH Zurich - EWR Newark

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Fri 26/2

06:15-13:50

1 stop13h 35m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£318
Fastest return journey

ZurichNew York

ZRH Zurich - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Mon 1/3

13:30-16:44

Nonstop9h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£323

ZurichNewark

ZRH Zurich - EWR Newark

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Fri 4/12

11:55-23:23

2 stops17h 28m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£324

ZurichNewark

ZRH Zurich - EWR Newark

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Mon 14/12

06:30-14:45

1 stop14h 15m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£325

ZurichNewark

ZRH Zurich - EWR Newark

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Thu 7/1

09:10-19:09

2 stops15h 59m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£328

ZurichNew York

ZRH Zurich - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 11/3

15:45-20:05

2 stops34h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£362

ZurichNewark

ZRH Zurich - EWR Newark

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Fri 26/2

06:10-21:55

2 stops21h 45m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£362

ZurichNew York

ZRH Zurich - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 31/12

13:30-16:51

Nonstop9h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£379

ZurichNew York

ZRH Zurich - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Sat 19/12

20:50-17:40

1 stop26h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£392

ZurichNew York

ZRH Zurich - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Tue 29/12

13:30-16:51

Nonstop9h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£440

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to New York?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York (average of £461). Flying from Zurich to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £654). 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?

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

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to New York

The most flights from ZRH to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Zurich to New York flights typically cost between £453 and £599 in April.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £448 on Scandinavian Airlines (2 Apr–7 Apr).

How often are flights from Zurich to New York delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Zurich and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.

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

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

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

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 New York flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to New York, you should look to book at least 86 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS and United Airlines 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,107 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,107 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,107 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,388 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,107 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ZRH - ORD

There were many children where I sat, screaming and crying for many hours :(

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 3 airlines have flights to New York from Zurich on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to New York?

    There are many flights that can get you from Zurich to New York in 9h 20m. Fly via United Airlines or Scandinavian Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Zurich and New York is about 3918 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Delta (£377), SWISS (£452), and United Airlines (£509) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to New York. Delta is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Most travelers choose Zurich - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Zurich - Newark or Zurich - New York LaGuardia when deciding on the best route from Zurich to New York.

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

    Consider Delta (80%), United Airlines (32%) or SWISS (32%) 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 £438. On average you can expect to pay £452. The most popular route, (Zurich - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for £372.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York (average of £461). Flying from Zurich to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £654). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Zurich to New York

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest£377Average£469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£452Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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United AirlinesCheapest£509Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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