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Cheap flights from New York to Zurich from £179

NYC — ZRH
4 Nov — 11 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Zurich are usually found in January or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Zurich

Thu 26/1117:30 -
1 stop20h 10m
Thu 3/1220:25 -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 1/10£518
Sat 12/1218:30 -
1 stop12h 15m
Thu 14/113:00 -
2 stops30h 55m
Deal found 4/10£519
Sun 1/1121:00 -
1 stop28h 40m
Sun 15/1113:20 -
1 stop30h 19m
Deal found 30/9£519
Mon 2/1118:45 -
Nonstop7h 35m
Mon 9/1117:45 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 3/10£520
Fri 27/1118:30 -
2 stops19h 10m
Wed 9/1220:25 -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 4/10£521
Fri 27/1117:30 -
1 stop10h 10m
Sat 5/1210:25 -
2 stops33h 00m
Deal found 5/10£522
Mon 23/1122:00 -
Nonstop7h 35m
Mon 7/1210:20 -
Nonstop9h 35m
Deal found 30/9£523
Thu 24/1218:30 -
1 stop11h 40m
Sat 16/111:30 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 3/10£524
Tue 17/1123:40 -
2 stops16h 55m
Mon 23/1115:45 -
2 stops29h 35m
Deal found 1/10£525
Mon 23/1117:30 -
1 stop10h 10m
Sun 13/1220:25 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 1/10£525
Mon 19/1008:20 -
1 stop21h 25m
Wed 21/1007:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 30/9£526
Sun 1/1106:55 -
1 stop18h 45m
Sun 15/1110:20 -
Nonstop9h 35m
Deal found 30/9£527

Find flight deals from New York to Zurich

Round-trip from

£518

One-way from

£179

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£584

Good one-way deal

£424 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 7/2-14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • New York to Zurich
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18/10-31/12
  • 18/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • New York to Zurich
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New YorkZurich

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZRH Zurich

JFKZRH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 31/12

15:00-08:45

1 stop11h 45m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£270

NewarkZurich

EWR Newark - ZRH Zurich

EWRZRH

Newark

Mon 19/10

23:10-17:15

2 stops36h 05m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£288

NewarkZurich

EWR Newark - ZRH Zurich

EWRZRH

Newark

Tue 3/11

00:10-15:00

2 stops32h 50m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£288

NewarkZurich

EWR Newark - ZRH Zurich

EWRZRH

Newark

Sat 31/10

00:05-12:40

2 stops31h 35m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£288

NewarkZurich

EWR Newark - ZRH Zurich

EWRZRH

Newark

Wed 21/10

23:10-22:30

2 stops17h 20m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£288

NewarkZurich

EWR Newark - ZRH Zurich

EWRZRH

Newark

Fri 13/11

17:40-17:10

1 stop17h 30m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£292

NewarkZurich

EWR Newark - ZRH Zurich

EWRZRH

Newark

Sat 14/11

23:05-22:35

2 stops17h 30m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£304
Fastest return journey

NewarkZurich

EWR Newark - ZRH Zurich

EWRZRH

Newark

Sun 1/11

18:45-08:20

Nonstop7h 35m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£311

New YorkZurich

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZRH Zurich

JFKZRH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/11

16:25-06:15

Nonstop7h 50m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£313

New YorkZurich

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ZRH Zurich

JFKZRH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/11

21:15-10:50

Nonstop7h 35m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£313

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Zurich (average of £448). Flying from New York to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of £858). 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 NYC to ZRH?

When flying from New York to Zurich, 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 New York to Zurich

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to Zurich flights typically cost between £513 and £719 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £518 on Scandinavian Airlines (26 Nov–3 Dec).

How often are flights from New York to Zurich delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between New York and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Zurich flights?

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Zurich may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and SWISS from New York to Zurich. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,628 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.8
Good
8,628 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,628 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,084 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,628 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zurich from New York?

    For a flight from New York to Zurich, you will be flying into Zurich. Zurich (ZRH) is just 5.9 mi from the center of the city. Zurich is the only Zurich airport and it handles 11 inbound flights from New York per day. 0 airlines have flights to Zurich from New York on a regular basis.

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

    Departing from New York to Zurich will take you 7h 35m. The distance from New York to Zurich is about 3933 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Consider Delta (85%), United Airlines (81%) or SWISS (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Zurich.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Zurich (average of £448). Flying from New York to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of £858). 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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