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Cheap flights from Zurich to New York from £233

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — NYC
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to New York are usually found in March or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 12 December 2025.

Fri 26/1211:45ZRH - EWR
1 stop25h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/222:00EWR - ZRH
1 stop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£420
Wed 24/1211:45ZRH - LGA
1 stop17h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/119:29LGA - ZRH
2 stops13h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£420
Fri 26/1211:45ZRH - LGA
1 stop17h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/119:29LGA - ZRH
2 stops13h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£421
Fri 26/1211:45ZRH - LGA
1 stop17h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/317:35LGA - ZRH
2 stops13h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£423
Thu 25/1209:40ZRH - LGA
1 stop16h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1206:00LGA - ZRH
2 stops22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£423
Wed 24/1207:30ZRH - LGA
2 stops17h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1211:15LGA - ZRH
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£426
Thu 25/1207:05ZRH - LGA
2 stops22h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/111:15LGA - ZRH
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£438
Thu 25/1210:15ZRH - JFK
2 stops18h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/116:25JFK - ZRH
Nonstop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£439
Fri 26/1211:45ZRH - LGA
1 stop12h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/310:26LGA - ZRH
2 stops19h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£440
Thu 25/1210:20ZRH - EWR
Nonstop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/118:40EWR - ZRH
Nonstop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£443
Thu 25/1210:15ZRH - LGA
2 stops19h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1214:50LGA - ZRH
1 stop10h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£444
Fri 26/1211:45ZRH - EWR
1 stop15h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/323:00EWR - ZRH
Nonstop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£447

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£370

One-way from

£233

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£603

Good round-trip deal

£461 or less

Good one-way deal

£1,126 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 12/4-18/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • Zurich to New York
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 14/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Zurich to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 December 2025.
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ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Sat 11/4

18:25-15:40

1 stop27h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/4

17:10-11:55

1 stop12h 45m

£383

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Fri 6/3

10:25-22:28

2 stops18h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/3

18:35-14:10

1 stop14h 35m

£391

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Mon 25/5

20:25-15:40

2 stops25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/6

17:10-14:10

2 stops15h 00m

£402

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Fri 1/5

20:25-15:40

2 stops25h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

17:10-14:10

2 stops15h 00m

£407

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Mon 11/5

14:35-20:05

1 stop11h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/5

16:15-06:10

Nonstop7h 55m

£415

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Thu 15/1

08:50-13:50

1 stop11h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/1

21:00-10:45

Nonstop7h 45m

£415

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Tue 12/5

08:15-13:20

1 stop11h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 19/5

16:15-06:10

Nonstop7h 55m

£415

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Sun 10/5

11:20-20:05

1 stop14h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/5

20:30-10:25

Nonstop7h 55m

£415

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Sat 9/5

14:35-20:05

1 stop11h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/5

16:15-06:10

Nonstop7h 55m

£415

ZurichNew York

ZRH - JFK

ZRHJFK

Zurich

Fri 6/3

11:25-20:10

1 stop14h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/3

22:00-10:45

Nonstop7h 45m

£415

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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 5 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to New York, you should look to book at least 62 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 £286). Flying from Zurich to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £381). 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 12 December 2025.

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 12 December 2025.

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zurich to New York?

Share of one-stop return flights from Zurich to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Lisbon (LIS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Zurich to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Zurich to New York?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Zurich to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £318.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Zurich to New York?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Zurich to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zurich to New York?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Zurich to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 03m.

How often are flights from Zurich to New York delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Zurich and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 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 Monday 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 11% of flights being delayed.

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 12 December 2025.
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
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
1,810 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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 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 12h 20m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, or TAP AIR PORTUGAL to get the fastest option. The distance between Zurich and New York is about 3933 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, United Airlines (£347), Delta (£375), and SWISS (£381) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to New York. United Airlines is currently priced 22% 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 (81%), 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 £375. On average you can expect to pay £550. The most popular route, (Zurich - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for £322.

  • 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 £286). Flying from Zurich to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £381). 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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United AirlinesCheapest£347Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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SWISSCheapest£381Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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