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Among airlines operating Zurich to Los Angeles flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Los Angeles.

Flights from Zurich to Los Angeles usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Los Angeles:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £485 return via Madrid Barajas (MAD), compared with £667 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £41–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 27% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 5% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Zurich to Los Angeles route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £594 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £673, a difference of £80. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Los Angeles route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 12 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Los Angeles flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Los Angeles Union Station. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 13:10 and lands at 01:33
• Latest: departs at 13:10 and lands at 01:33.

The flight takes about 12h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of £641. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Los Angeles takes 12h 23m, covering 5,921 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Zurich to Los Angeles are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £553.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Los Angeles flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 30m, compared to 14h 43m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 14h 43m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Zurich (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Return flights from Zurich to Los Angeles range from £543 to £761, with an average of £641 over the past 12 months. Anything below £543 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Zurich to Los Angeles flights:

• • SWISS
• • United Airlines