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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Los Angeles (ZRH-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:45 - 22:03ZRH-LAX
19h 18m1 stop
06:20 - 08:55LAX-ZRH
17h 35m1 stop
£417American Airlines
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Fri, 31 May - Fri, 14 Jun
07:30 - 16:05ZRH-LAX
17h 35m1 stop
08:57 - 08:55LAX-ZRH
14h 58m1 stop
£426American Airlines
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Sun, 2 Jun - Fri, 14 Jun
10:50 - 17:05ZRH-LAX
15h 15m1 stop
17:50 - 22:20LAX-ZRH
19h 30m1 stop
Wed, 4 Sep - Fri, 20 Sep
10:50 - 17:05ZRH-LAX
15h 15m1 stop
21:25 - 22:25LAX-ZRH
16h 00m1 stop
Wed, 4 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep
13:20 - 20:10ZRH-LAX
15h 50m1 stop
18:10 - 18:50LAX-ZRH
15h 40m1 stop
£454British Airways
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Tue, 25 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul
10:00 - 17:10ZRH-LAX
15h 10m1 stop
21:30 - 20:20LAX-ZRH
13h 50m1 stop
£457British Airways
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Sun, 27 Oct - Thu, 7 Nov
13:05 - 16:15ZRH-LAX
12h 10mdirect
19:00 - 20:00LAX-ZRH
16h 00m1 stop
£491SWISS
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Wed, 23 Oct - Wed, 13 Nov
13:05 - 16:15ZRH-LAX
12h 10mdirect
13:00 - 11:35LAX-ZRH
13h 35m1 stop
£495United Airlines
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Mon, 3 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
08:15 - 13:00ZRH-LAX
13h 45m1 stop
13:00 - 11:35LAX-ZRH
13h 35m1 stop
£496United Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
13:05 - 16:15ZRH-LAX
12h 10mdirect
19:40 - 15:40LAX-ZRH
11h 00mdirect
£538SWISS
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Tue, 3 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep

Flights from Zurich to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles is November, where tickets cost £490 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £828 and £652 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 69 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Zurich to Los Angeles found on KAYAK was with Finnair for £553. American Airlines proposed a return connection from £417 and Iberia from £435.

Which airlines fly direct between Zurich and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles.
There is just one airline that flies from Zurich to Los Angeles direct and that is SWISS. The best one-way deal found from SWISS for the route is £521.

How many flights are there between Zurich and Los Angeles per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Zurich and lands in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 12h 10m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zurich and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles take?

Direct flights cover the 5,921 miles separating Zurich and Los Angeles in about 12h 10m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zurich at 13:05 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 16:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Zurich to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zurich to Los Angeles jets off at 13:05 and lands at 16:15.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to Los Angeles

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January

High season

July

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£274
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Zurich to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to Los Angeles

  • Does Los Angeles Airport (LAX) have services for passengers with reduced mobility?

    Yes, the Los Angeles International Airport has a variety of services and facilities for passengers with reduced mobility. These include accessible bathrooms, telephones, elevators, and parking spaces, alongside lift-equipped vans and free shuttles. Furthermore, there’s a free wheelchair assistance service that can be booked in advance. If you have a guide dog, there are pet relief stations as well.

  • How can I reach Downtown Los Angeles from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    Upon arriving at LAX, you may reach downtown by bus, metro, or taxi. The FlyAway Bus departs from LAX every 30 minutes or so and takes around 35 minutes to reach Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. A slightly faster option is to take one of the taxis or private shuttles located outside the terminal exit. These take about 30 minutes to reach downtown depending on traffic.

  • How sustainable are flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    The environmental footprint of flights from Zurich Airport to Los Angeles International Airport vary between airlines. Delta, Lufthansa, and United Airlines are transitioning to greener fleets and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. SWISS Airlines is actively curbing fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and supporting Sustainable Development Goals.

  • What are the layover stops on flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    On non-nonstop flights from ZRH to LAX, the layover stops vary according to the airline. Air France tends to stop at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), while Aer Lingus tends to stop at Dublin Airport (DUB). Lufthansa and United Airlines usually stop at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), while Austrian Airlines generally stop at Vienna International Airport (VIE).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles was £347 for a one-way ticket and £529 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    SWISS, United Airlines, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and Los Angeles.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Zurich to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles, SWISS or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of £1,135 and an overall rating of 7.7, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £843 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zurich to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zurich to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Zurich? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £587 or less one-way.
  • Various airlines from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) provide family-friendly amenities. Lufthansa offers kids' menus, seat reservations, and in-flight entertainment, while United Airlines offers priority boarding, bassinets, reduced fares, and free strollers in the cabin upon request.
  • Unaccompanied minors are generally allowed to fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) from Zurich Airport (ZRH). Lufthansa, United Airlines, and other airlines unaccompanied minor service provides supervision before, during, and after the flight for those 5 to 17 years old. It’s recommended to check airline policies, because some only provide this for non-stop flights.
  • Checked bag allowances on flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) vary from airline to airline. For example, United Airlines generally grants one free checked bag, while Delta charges a fee for the first checked bag. However, both allow each bag to be up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inches.
  • Although carry-on baggage policies vary from airline to airline, there’s considerable overlap on flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). United Airlines, Lufthansa, Delt, and others generally permit economy ticket passengers to bring a small personal item and a larger carry-on item up to 22 lbs and 45 linear inches.
  • Upgrade your long-haul trip from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) with premium economy or business class for more space and perks. You can easily enhance your booking, enjoying increased checked baggage allowance (50 lbs to 70 lbs) alongside other amenities.
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Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to Los Angeles

Monday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Tuesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Wednesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Thursday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Friday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Saturday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Sunday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Zurich

Monday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Tuesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Wednesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Thursday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Friday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Saturday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Sunday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

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Top 3 airlines serving from Zurich to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
SWISSOverall score based on 1984 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.4Food
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Didn’t get my luggage from layover in Zurich until 3 days later even though my luggage was marked priority and short layover, but my husband got his when we landed

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024ZRH - SPU
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Didn’t get my luggage from layover in Zurich until 3 days later even though my luggage was marked priority and short layover, but my husband got his when we landed

seats are too tight and uncomfortable everything else went well.

we were late to get to this connecting flight and SWISS decided to wait for us . Very nice of them

SO disappointing. I spent so much money on this ticket, for them to cancel and not be able to rebook me in time. They were very unhelpful, and condescending throughout the whole Swiss airport. Will not be flying again.

The plane was so hot upon boarding. Their boarding process was so unnecessarily long. Service was subpar.

Everything from the price to online checkin and the flight being on time to the crew and food was very good. The comfort level is fine--the seats are very close to each other in Economy. But I guess you get what you pay for.

Swiss ground crew was again at its prime and although I’m United 1K (Star Alliance Gold) they created problems with my hand luggage - while other passengers were boarding with more handbags and larger hand luggages, were critical on my 2 young kids attending the lounge with me and boarding the plane with me on the priority lane.

Horrible experience. I was apparently picked at random for a security screening - that was the most demeaning experience I have had in my life with a guy poking and prodding and having me take off my shoes, move up my pants so he could swab my legs - telling me I couldn't bring more than some quantity of cookies - I had 3 boxes of cookies in my luggage. In the end he did let me keep them but that was really uncalled for. Harrassment in the name of security.

They went out of their way. It was very clean and friendly.

I was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. Thank you

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

I was duped into thinking it was a United Airlines flight when in fact United had nothing to do with it.

There was no lounge for passengers waiting before boarding the aircraft at F65, so passengers are just sitting on the floor or just spread everywhere the premises before boarding.

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

Flight delayed an hour due to plane maintenance issues after getting in line to board. Issue was plane galley ovens which eliminated hot meals for overseas flight. Cold selections were limited due to availability. Drink and meal service (already an hour delayed) was very slow. Upon arrival in Nashville, had to sit at gate for about 15 minutes before disembarking with no explanation. Local police then boarded plane as we were disembarking so maybe that was the issue.

Leg space was not enough. The meal was not satisfactory.

Boarding good. Seats uncomfortable when lie flat. Food was awful. Tasted stale and chicken was dry. No live tv or flight map. Had to pay for internet.

Poor technical details on this plane. 1) There was no WiFi on an 8 hour long-haul flight. So no work could be done. That's below the standard expected for airlines these days. 2) The power outlet at my seat was busted and not working. 3) The headphone jack was loose and I had to keep adjusting my headphones to get good reception, or when it slipped out. - The flight was delayed to due mechanics. Sometimes this can't be avoided, I understand, and it's a big inconvenience to arrive that much later when traveling across time zones (then arriving at 4am from the prior time zone). - Also unique to this flight, the northern lights were visible on the right side of the aircraft, but I only found out after we landed (b/c again no wifi). I understand there are considerations about people being out of their seats to look, but I feel extremely disappointed and resentful that I wasn't told so that I could have a chance to look at this probably once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event from a view in the sky. - Flight crew was otherwise friendly and helpful.

The seats were uncomfortable. It was an old plane. The crew could have been more hospitable.

I would have preferred something lighter for the second meal. Maybe a small sandwich .

They cancelled our flight the morning of departure at 4:30am.

Coach seats are too tight. Seem designed for small people. Food different but OK. Staff helpful.

my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

Spending 10 hours on a flight with no video or wifi access due to issues per stewardess was not enjoyable nor acceptable. Will follow up directly with the airline as well

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Cheapest flights to Los Angeles from Zurich found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Zurich to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/6Wed
1 stop
36h 45mZRH-LAX
£274
3/9Tue
1 stop
25h 40mZRH-LAX
£278
21/9Sat
2 stopsFinnair
22h 30mZRH-LAX
£553
25/10Fri
2 stopsFinnair
22h 30mZRH-LAX
£555
18/9Wed
2 stopsDelta
19h 33mZRH-LAX
£572
18/8Sun
2 stopsDelta
20h 25mZRH-LAX
£588
28/5Tue
3 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
34h 35mZRH-LAX
£779
23/10Wed
3 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
35h 51mZRH-LAX
£784
29/5Wed
directSWISS
12h 10mZRH-LAX
£1,270
23/5Thu
directSWISS
12h 10mZRH-LAX
£1,302

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Zurich to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/5Wed
directSWISS
12h 10mZRH-LAX
23/5Thu
directSWISS
11h 00mLAX-ZRH
£1,802
22/5Wed
multi-stopSWISS
14h 15mZRH-LAX
23/5Thu
directSWISS
11h 00mLAX-ZRH
£1,803
20/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
60h 35mZRH-LAX
31/5Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
47h 40mLAX-ZRH
£2,239
19/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
36h 35mZRH-LAX
26/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
47h 40mLAX-ZRH
£2,289
20/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
60h 35mZRH-LAX
31/5Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
47h 40mLAX-ZRH
£2,450
23/5Thu
multi-stop
22h 29mZRH-LAX
30/5Thu
multi-stop
16h 35mLAX-ZRH
£2,485
23/5Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
32h 35mZRH-LAX
29/5Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
44h 45mLAX-ZRH
£16,231
20/5Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
32h 35mZRH-LAX
21/5Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
44h 45mLAX-ZRH
£16,253
19/5Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
41h 45mZRH-LAX
25/5Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
44h 45mLAX-ZRH
£16,254
19/5Sun
multi-stop
40h 25mZRH-LAX
25/5Sat
multi-stop
44h 45mLAX-ZRH
£16,267

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