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Find cheap flights from Zurich to Los Angeles from £322

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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 Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Los Angeles

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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10:40 - 17:15ZRH-LAX
15h 35m1 stop
18:15 - 18:50LAX-ZRH
15h 35m1 stop
£443British Airways
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Mon, 29 Apr - Wed, 8 May
10:40 - 17:15ZRH-LAX
15h 35m1 stop
21:30 - 22:30LAX-ZRH
16h 00m1 stop
£444British Airways
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Mon, 15 Apr - Tue, 30 Apr
10:35 - 18:05ZRH-LAX
16h 30m1 stop
14:25 - 14:35LAX-ZRH
15h 10m1 stop
£445British Airways
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Tue, 16 Apr - Tue, 23 Apr
11:45 - 23:57ZRH-LAX
21h 12m2 stops
14:25 - 22:45LAX-ZRH
23h 20m1 stop
£449American Airlines
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Mon, 29 Apr - Thu, 30 May
07:00 - 11:50ZRH-LAX
13h 50m1 stop
08:15 - 10:25LAX-ZRH
17h 10m2 stops
£458Delta
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Wed, 10 Apr - Wed, 17 Apr
13:35 - 10:24ZRH-LAX
29h 49m1 stop
06:00 - 10:25LAX-ZRH
19h 25m2 stops
£459Delta
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Mon, 15 Apr - Mon, 29 Apr
11:45 - 22:15ZRH-LAX
19h 30m2 stops
13:57 - 22:45LAX-ZRH
23h 48m2 stops
£507American Airlines
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Mon, 29 Apr - Thu, 30 May
13:20 - 16:00ZRH-LAX
11h 40mdirect
08:30 - 08:15LAX-ZRH
14h 45m1 stop
£513United Airlines
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Mon, 29 Apr - Thu, 30 May
13:05 - 16:15ZRH-LAX
12h 10mdirect
16:50 - 08:40LAX-ZRH
30h 50m1 stop
£522SWISS
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Mon, 15 Apr - Mon, 29 Apr
13:05 - 16:15ZRH-LAX
12h 10mdirect
16:50 - 08:40LAX-ZRH
30h 50m1 stop
£523SWISS
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Thu, 2 May - Tue, 14 May

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 February, where tickets cost £462 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £788 and £624 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 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 WestJet for £520. British Airways proposed a return connection from £443 and American Airlines from £449.

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 £590.

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 is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 11h 40m.

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

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£322
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 £407 for a one-way ticket and £559 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 £1,140 and an overall rating of 7.8, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £879 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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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 £590 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

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 KAYAK reviews.
7.8
SWISSOverall score based on 2150 reviews
84crew
74food
78overall
76comfort
79boarding
73entertainment
Airline reviews

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

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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

There were multiple delays and the food was poor. Better food.

Wheelchair was the excellent service. I didn’t have any food or used entertainment. Overall for my trip experience was excellent. Thank you very much and keep up good work. Best regards

Not exceptional but all good. Business class seats are like the domestic Mint class on Jet Blue. Comfortable but not exceptional. Food is good but not superb. Flight attendants were better on India leg than Miami to Zurich. All India staff was more professional and service oriented. Very polite and service with a smile.

Liked being hydrated. Carryon weight was limited for cold weather clothes that are heavy... could test to improve if possible.

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.

We booked flight thru Amex travel and it was already a lot of money for economy and no reserved seats until check in. On our flight from fra, we could not check in one passenger online and when we went to the airport, they said he does not have a guaranteed seat and he would be on a waiting list. This was a guaranteed seat and United overbooked. It was sos stressful when at the gate because they didn’t have a seat and the response was yeh, nothing we can do because the industry overbooks. But they knew we had one person with no seat and even up till boarding, they didn’t say anything. We had to go to the counter over 3 times and my husband was so beside himself, I went up and the counter person said yes, you have a ticket. Ohalaa, why wouldn’t they say anything? Leave us in angst the entire waiting time on a delayed flight. That’s poor customer service. On the flight, people would recline seats immediately and not even return them to normal when eating. We were so crammed, I can not fly eco again on Lufthansa or United when international. Other airlines have been better even when we were in economy. Not even worth it to upgrade to business compared to other airlines either. Overall, it was a really bad flight mainly because of the initial boarding and then no oversight over passengers. The flight crew did their best but they should really announce it more that people need to recline seats back. Kids kicking chairs, all the babies crying…must’ve been my worse flight in 15 years.

Crew was unhelpful in boarding. Did not help passengers board and store bags efficiently. Did not alleviate tensions as passengers had to stow bags then return forward to seats. Baggage rules are unreasonable. Will fly southwest next time

Flight was absolutely sold out, so that just makes the crews job that much tougher. I will say people (customers) are behaving better over the last year.

I like the united App ,easy to check in and baggage.

Small plane (and thus a bumpy ride), small seats (and a large man next to me), absolutely terrible wifi, and no food options to speak of.

The crew on this flight were excellent. They were friendly and attentive. It really made the flight more enjoyable.

I sat in the last row of seats. On an 8 hour flight they allowed folks to stand and talk and drink in the back area near the toilets the whole time. They were at times loud and in the way. It was a little annoying. The crew on this trip were pretty mediocre and the plane was littered with trash when we disembarked.

Boarding process needs to be improved. Business class passengers were told to stand in the economy line and vice versa.

I travelled on biz class and f there is no water in the toilette to wash my hands I would expect to have this indicated somehow and not just finding out when I'm there expecting to be able to wash my hands and teeth. Also this is in general that it is always so rushy at the end of these kind of long flights. It is like we are sitting there for 9 hours and the last 1.5 hours just feels like I have time for nothing. Because food comes and at the same time we are close to destination everyone tries to pack their stuff and go to toilette and eat and everything :))) not that like I would know a good solution here I just wanted to raise this :)

Emergency row seat less comfortable than promoted. Restricted by emergency life raft storage.

Better communication to those connecting flights and have a customer care desk at the airports

American was good / British Airways partner was not as good…

The entertainment system in our row was not working. That makes for a VERY long flight!!

A little more legroom, and maybe a little bit of food

Pre flight food options were not working and made the flight not enjoyable. Post experiences of British airways have been positive, but this is enough to stop me using British airways again

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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.
15/4Mon
1 stop
36h 45mZRH-LAX
£322
24/9Tue
1 stop
25h 40mZRH-LAX
£343
8/9Sun
1 stop
26h 25mZRH-LAX
£360
30/4Tue
2 stopsWestJet
23h 00mZRH-LAX
£520
10/6Mon
1 stopDelta
16h 50mZRH-LAX
£577
27/5Mon
2 stopsDelta
17h 35mZRH-LAX
£577
12/4Fri
3 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
35h 51mZRH-LAX
£774
11/9Wed
3 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
35h 34mZRH-LAX
£939
21/5Tue
directSWISS
12h 10mZRH-LAX
£2,354
21/5Tue
directSWISS
12h 10mZRH-LAX
£2,362

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Last minute flights from Zurich to Los Angeles

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.
31/3Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
36h 35mZRH-LAX
14/4Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
48h 25mLAX-ZRH
£1,876
29/3Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
51h 50mZRH-LAX
3/4Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
48h 25mLAX-ZRH
£1,924
29/3Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
51h 50mZRH-LAX
2/4Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
47h 45mLAX-ZRH
£2,037
1/4Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
60h 35mZRH-LAX
6/8Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
48h 04mLAX-ZRH
£2,070
2/4Tue
multi-stop
14h 35mZRH-LAX
9/4Tue
multi-stop
17h 45mLAX-ZRH
£2,527
29/3Fri
multi-stopDelta
22h 04mZRH-LAX
20/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
26h 55mLAX-ZRH
£4,414
29/3Fri
multi-stopDelta
22h 04mZRH-LAX
7/4Sun
multi-stopDelta
16h 19mLAX-ZRH
£4,431
29/3Fri
multi-stop
17h 52mZRH-LAX
8/4Mon
direct
11h 00mLAX-ZRH
£4,548
29/3Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
44h 05mZRH-LAX
4/4Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
45h 50mLAX-ZRH
£16,207
29/3Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
42h 20mZRH-LAX
1/4Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
44h 45mLAX-ZRH
£16,225

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Zurich - Los Angeles Flights

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Zurich (ZRH)Switzerland

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Zurich

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£752

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