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Cheap flights from Zurich to New York from £297

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — NYC
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to New York are usually found in February or November, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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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 21 July 2026.

Tue 13/1015:05
ZRH
-
EWR
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1021:25
EWR
-
ZRH
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7£437
Tue 13/1013:15
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop12h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 20/1022:05
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 16/7£438
Fri 11/907:00
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop11h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/921:30
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£439
Sat 21/1113:30
ZRH
-
EWR
1 stop14h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 27/1117:40
EWR
-
ZRH
1 stop17h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/7£439
Fri 23/1013:15
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop12h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 29/1023:00
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop13h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/7£439
Sat 12/907:00
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop16h 07m
Delta
Sun 20/919:15
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop12h 40m
Delta
Deal found 16/7£440
Tue 13/1012:55
ZRH
-
EWR
1 stop30h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 24/1017:45
EWR
-
ZRH
1 stop14h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/7£441
Sun 6/911:50
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop11h 15m
Delta
Thu 1/1017:30
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 30m
Delta
Deal found 16/7£441
Tue 6/1012:55
ZRH
-
EWR
1 stop30h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 14/1017:45
EWR
-
ZRH
1 stop12h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/7£442
Sat 8/807:25
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop11h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 3/1017:30
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/7£442
Mon 16/1113:00
ZRH
-
EWR
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Sun 6/1219:35
EWR
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 17/7£442
Wed 18/1113:00
ZRH
-
JFK
1 stop11h 00m
Icelandair
Fri 4/1219:25
JFK
-
ZRH
1 stop10h 40m
Icelandair
Deal found 17/7£442

Find 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 21 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£437

One-way from

£297

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£566

Good round-trip deal

£445 or less
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  • British Airways
  • 13/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 35m total
  • Zurich to New York
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  • 9/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Zurich to New York
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Zurich to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 July 2026.
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ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Thu 27/8

14:55-14:59

1 stop30h 04m

Newark

Mon 31/8

17:45-12:55

1 stop13h 10m

£465

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 27/8

13:35-17:00

Nonstop9h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/8

17:30-10:00

1 stop10h 30m

£486

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Fri 31/7

13:35-17:09

Nonstop9h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/8

16:30-10:00

1 stop11h 30m

£486

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Fri 31/7

11:50-19:15

1 stop13h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/8

16:30-10:00

1 stop11h 30m

£488

ZurichNewark

ZRH - EWR

ZRHEWR

Zurich

Thu 27/8

10:10-13:30

Nonstop9h 20m

Newark

Mon 31/8

17:15-20:05

1 stop20h 50m

£496

ZurichNew York

ZRH - LGA

ZRHLGA

Zurich

Thu 27/8

14:35-23:30

2 stops14h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 30/8

14:55-08:05

1 stop11h 10m

£497

ZurichNew York

ZRH - LGA

ZRHLGA

Zurich

Sat 12/9

14:35-23:30

2 stops14h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 19/9

06:00-08:05

1 stop20h 05m

£497

ZurichNew York

ZRH - LGA

ZRHLGA

Zurich

Sat 14/11

13:05-23:27

2 stops16h 22m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 20/11

17:12-07:40

1 stop32h 28m

£497

ZurichNew York

ZRH - LGA

ZRHLGA

Zurich

Sun 30/8

14:35-23:30

2 stops14h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 6/9

14:55-08:05

1 stop11h 10m

£497

ZurichNew York

ZRH - LGA

ZRHLGA

Zurich

Mon 16/11

11:25-23:27

2 stops18h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 22/11

14:32-07:40

1 stop11h 08m

£497

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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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York (average of £435). Flying from Zurich to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £628). 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 21 July 2026.

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

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 21 July 2026.

The most flights from ZRH to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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

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 126 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?

Wednesday 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 13% 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 28 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 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 21 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,SWISS, andUnited 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,012 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,012 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

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 12 outbound flights to New York per day. 2 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 25m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, Delta, or United 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, SWISS (£369), and Delta (£373) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to New York. SWISS is currently priced 25% 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 - New York LaGuardia or Zurich - Newark when deciding on the best route from Zurich to New York.

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

    Consider Delta (74%), United Airlines (68%) or SWISS (68%) 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 £428. On average you can expect to pay £445. The most popular route, (Zurich - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for £431.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to New York (average of £435). Flying from Zurich to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £628). 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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