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Flights from New York to Zurich - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich is November, where tickets cost £523 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £1,078 and £1,072 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

How many flights are there between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Zurich per day?

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and land in Zurich, with an average flight time of 7h 58m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Zurich?

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 Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Zurich?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 16:15 and will be landing in Zurich at 06:10.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to Zurich?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Zurich jets off at 20:30 and lands at 10:35.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Zurich

Low season

May

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from New York to Zurich

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

  • What is the best mode of transport to the city center from ZRH airport?

    The airport in Zurich is located around 6 miles away from the heart of the city. The journey, in its entirety, typically takes approximately 15min when taken by automobile. If you take a bus, it will take 28min to go from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to the city center.

  • Are there rental cars at ZRH airport?

    Yes. In the airport parking area, you will find a vehicle rental firm that you may access. SIXT, Europcar, and Alamo are some of the rental car companies that provide shuttle or pick-up services between the Zurich Airport and areas outside of the airport.

  • Where can I sleep at the ZRH airport?

    Any passengers planning on spending the night will be escorted to the waiting area on the dock or in the main lobby, which is furnished with couches, padded chairs without armrests, and other seating options. The airport is not the most pleasant place to spend the night, so you may want to bring a sleeping bag and a travel mat with you.

  • Are there parking facilities at JFK airport?

    At John F. Kennedy International Airport, parking is provided 24h a day, When it comes to paying for parking, every lot offers a variety of various payment alternatives for customers to choose from. All prices are inclusive of any and all taxes and service fees that may apply. It is possible to find parking facilities in close proximity to terminals 1 through 8 that are colored green, blue, yellow, orange, and red, respectively.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Zurich flight route: SWISS, United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Finnair, KLM, Iberia, and JetBlue.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 New York to Zurich.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Zurich?

    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 Zurich with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

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

    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 Zurich from New York 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 New York to Zurich

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Zurich to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Zurich or less round-trip.
  • If you arrive and check in early at JFK, you can access various lounges at JFK. There are 24 lounges; however, only 8 provide single-entry cards for travelers to buy. Seven of the clubs, including the Primeless and Wingtips lounges, are open to travelers who have a subscription to Priority Pass.
  • A Mamava pod is available for traveling mothers who are nursing or breast pumping to provide their children with breast milk. This pod is located in Terminal 8 at JFK Airport. While a mother breastfeeds or pumps breast milk, the nursing suite has space for a stroller, baggage, and even a younger child.
  • If you are traveling with a pet, you can access pet relief areas at JFK. There are two different facilities for your pet to use. One may be found outside the main building, next to the first floor of the Arrivals Hall and the walkway leading to Terminal 5. The second is located in the B Concourse after passing through the security checkpoint between Gates B31 and B33.
  • When traveling via either JFK or Zurich Airport (ZRH), travelers with mobility impairments may use the airport's assistance programs. We invite you to contact us before you go on vacation to learn more about our assistance with wheelchair rentals and airport transportation. If you wish to use these services, you must give the airline a substantial amount of advance notice.
  • The ideal option to stay if you need to sleep after arriving at ZRH Airport is the Transit Hotel, which can be found in the transit area on the first floor of Gate D (non-Schengen). The Transit Hotel has both private rooms and a communal space for guests to relax in. The individual rooms are furnished with mattresses, televisions, and sinks that provide access to running water.
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Prefer to fly direct from New York to Zurich?

Find which airlines fly direct from John F Kennedy Intl to Zurich, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Zurich

Monday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

Thursday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

Friday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

Saturday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

Sunday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

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Direct returns

Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

Thursday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

Friday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

Saturday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

Sunday

Delta, SWISS, United Airlines

Delta, SWISS, +1 more

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7h 55mJFK-ZRH
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7h 55mJFK-ZRH

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New York - Zurich Flights

Departure:

New York (JFK)United States

Destination:

Zurich (ZRH)Switzerland

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Zurich - New York

Cabin classes:

£2,150
£461

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