ZRH - NYC

£294 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to New York

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zurich to New York departing on 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zurich to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£478
Typical prices: £723-£478
United Airlines
Sat 11/7Thu 30/7
ZRH - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£525
Typical prices: £676-£517
SWISS
Tue 30/6Tue 7/7
ZRH - JFK • Direct
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SWISS Premium Economy adds 39-inch recline and larger screens on Zurich-New York flights.
Delta offers strong Wi-Fi across Europe-US routes, with free messaging on board.
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Cheapest • 11% average savings
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Most punctual • 87% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg £428 (return)
Shortest trip • 11h 05m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to New York (ZRH-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zurich to New York 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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Recent return flight deals from Zurich to New York

Sat, 11 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
United Airlines Logo
09:15 - 14:20
ZRH
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JFK
11h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:50 - 17:25
JFK
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ZRH
13h 35m
1 stop
£478United Airlines
Thu, 30 Jul - Sat, 15 Aug
United Airlines Logo
09:15 - 14:20
ZRH
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JFK
11h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:50 - 17:25
JFK
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ZRH
13h 35m
1 stop
£479United Airlines
Fri, 10 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul
United Airlines Logo
14:35 - 20:05
ZRH
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JFK
11h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:10 - 16:10
JFK
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ZRH
16h 00m
2 stops
£481United Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 16 Dec
United Airlines Logo
11:55 - 18:41
ZRH
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LGA
12h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:30 - 10:25
LGA
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ZRH
13h 55m
1 stop
£482United Airlines
Mon, 22 Jun - Thu, 16 Jul
Brussels Airlines Logo
09:00 - 20:05
ZRH
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JFK
17h 05m
2 stops
Brussels Airlines Logo
18:10 - 11:00
JFK
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ZRH
10h 50m
1 stop
£483Brussels Airlines
Mon, 29 Jun - Tue, 28 Jul
Brussels Airlines Logo
09:00 - 20:05
ZRH
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JFK
17h 05m
2 stops
Brussels Airlines Logo
18:10 - 19:20
JFK
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ZRH
19h 10m
1 stop
£484Brussels Airlines
Mon, 6 Jul - Mon, 13 Jul
Air Canada Logo
07:20 - 16:57
ZRH
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LGA
15h 37m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:45 - 10:05
LGA
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ZRH
11h 20m
1 stop
£507Air Canada
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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17:25 - 20:15
ZRH
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EWR
8h 50mdirect
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19:45 - 08:40
EWR
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ZRH
7h 55mdirect
£526SWISS
Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
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07:00 - 23:25
ZRH
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EWR
22h 25m
2 stops
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09:30 - 10:00
EWR
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ZRH
18h 30m
2 stops
£528Delta
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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17:15 - 20:30
ZRH
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EWR
9h 15mdirect
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18:45 - 08:40
EWR
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ZRH
7h 55mdirect
£529SWISS
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Zurich to New York flights

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

How much is a return flight from Zurich to New York?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to New York departing in July.

What is the cheapest Zurich to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Zurich to New York costs £481 on the route between Zurich (ZRH) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 11% cheaper than other Zurich-New York routes. The most popular route is between Zurich (ZRH) and Newark Airport (EWR).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Zurich, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to New York, 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 New York is November, where tickets cost £410 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £608 and £608 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Zurich to New York?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £587 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to New York

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on SWISS and ZRH

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, Delta and EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to New York

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£294
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Zurich to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from Zurich to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to New York 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 New York

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to New York was £294 for a one-way ticket and £478 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to New York?

    SWISS, United Airlines, Delta, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to New York?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to New York?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Zurich and New York, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to New York?

    There are direct flights from Zurich to New York on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to New York, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to New York are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of £552 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £606 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich to New York?

    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 New York.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York 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 New York?

    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 New York 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 New York?

    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 New York from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zurich to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York to Zurich? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £599 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to New York?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to New York.
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to New York

Monday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Tuesday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Wednesday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Thursday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Friday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Saturday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Sunday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

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Direct returns

New York to Zurich

Monday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Tuesday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Wednesday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Thursday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Friday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Saturday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

Sunday

Delta,SWISS

Delta,SWISS

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Zurich to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to New York. 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 New York? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8394 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
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The seats were really comfortable. Flight crew were friendly with passengers. Overall was a great flight.

10.0 ExcellentNicole, Jun 2026
SJU - JFK
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The seats were really comfortable. Flight crew were friendly with passengers. Overall was a great flight.

Great crew, flight on time, luggage pick up a breeze

Was on time, normal boarding. The worst flight attendents and service I ever seen,, can't believe Delta can have such service. Bathroom was dirty and no toilet paper, paper towels and used toilet paper all over the floor, when I tried to tell flight attendant she didn't even let me to finish and turn around. Very rude. Wi fi didn't work.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

Flight was delayed. Then eventually cancelled. The female staff that was announcing overhead was unprofessional. She was telling everyone that the company is not going to give any money for taxi, hotel etc. then eventually the flight was cancelled.

Seats were comfortable, 8 hours. One flight attendant was not appropriate in his verbal response: "Please, DON'T touch me.", after being tapped near his elbow after being made unaware he skipped serving me & had passed further down the aisle.

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

The baggage belt was not updated on the Delta App and was displayed on the wrong belt board. Was not expecting this to happen.

Landed without a gate ready. Plane is extremely old and dirty.

On time arrivals and departure, good in flight entertainment, courteous flight attendants, decent meals, reasonable seat space

Close was excellent. Comfort was very good. The food was marginal.

Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

Best service we’ve ever experienced! Special thanks to the crew member who took care of us throughout the journey. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We love Swiss Air!

The boarding of this flight was total chaos. For some reason, all passengers had to stand in a lengthy line at the gate to have our passports checked for the FOURTH time. No reason was offered for the necessity of the fourth re-check, and when we got to the end of the line, the check was perfunctory. There was little to no crowd control at the gate and in some cases, tempers were flaring. On the other hand, once we got on board, everything about this flight from start to finish, especially the quality of the food and the service, was probably the best I have ever experienced..

Boarding was very chaotic, we had to stand in two different lines that were not clearly marked, and the announcements were not understandable from the microphones, and we speak both German and English. We paid Kayak $120+ for seat assignments when we purchased our tickets but when we printed our boarding passes, suddenly we had been changed to 16 rows further back than our assigned seats we paid for. The seats we were assigned to on our boarding passes had no usable overhead bins and so we had to sit with our carry on backpacks underneath our feet in an already crowded space. One video/entertainment screen kept crashing and thus was useless for viewing anything. It was not an enjoyable flight.

The biggest plus point of this flight is that the crew was very friendly. Otherwise on European sectors, the Business class seats are a joke and there is no entertainment of any kind. The staff should be trained to greet the Star Alliance Gold members to make them feel special.

The seat and leg room is small on the 2 seated row. Otherwise, very good crew and service.

Entertainment sounds were not good. Otherwise everything else was good.

Business class seating in Swiss really is just Economy seating minus the middle passenger

Crew were welcoming, accommodating and they worked hard to find places for all carry on.

Broken tray table. Erratic service. Premium economy is more economy than premium- other airlines treat PE much better. No lounge access.

Our flight from Nice to Newark ran an hour late, and the food was mediocre, but it was fine. The problem was that we were scheduled to have a 4.5-hour layover in Newark, but then our flight to RDU was almost four hours late, finally departing at almost 11:30 p.m. We understand that flight delays were caused by weather problems in the East. However, there were at least two times, when were told that we would begin boarding in just a few minutes, only to have the flight delayed another 1.0-1.5 hours. This meant that we would leave a restaurant or the United Club, go to the gate, only to learn that there would be another major delay. Poor planning and/or communication.

Seats very comfortable; service efficient and pleasant; flight was on-time; boarding organized.

Flight crew was super friendly and helpful. Food was frequent and honestly pretty good. Plenty of on-board entertainment. Economy seats are super cramped for such a long flight, but the crew allowed people to get up and stretch, and kids could wander with their parents, so we all made it work. Overall a very good experience.

My food prefer was confirmed by email 2x and still the crew claim they had no pre-order. I taken ill while in India so I needed to avoid Indian sauces and spices, so the problem with the preorder was unacceptable. Additionally, is there a new rule to automatically not to disturb passengers? I would like this as an option. Lastly, for breakfast I needed to avoid Indian and I’m allergic to eggs.. therefore the only option was pancakes and guess what was not available!!!

It was a really seamless flight and the entertainment selection was excellent.

Business class would have been better , poor quality blanket , services

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

Food was awful. TV didn’t work for long haul flight and my husband needed credit. Staff was nice and did their best but overall conditions were very uncomfortable.

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