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£186 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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Cheap Flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl (ZRH-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zurich to John F Kennedy Intl 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

mar., 7 oct. - vie., 10 oct.
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
14:00 - 15:40ZRH-JFK
31h 40m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
18:55 - 09:40JFK-ZRH
32h 45m1 stop
£310Scandinavian Airlines
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sáb., 18 oct. - sáb., 25 oct.
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
18:00 - 17:00ZRH-JFK
29h 00m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
18:55 - 15:10JFK-ZRH
14h 15m1 stop
£316Scandinavian Airlines
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lun., 20 oct. - mar., 28 oct.
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19:00 - 10:55ZRH-JFK
21h 55m1 stop
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00:30 - 07:40JFK-ZRH
26h 10m1 stop
mié., 19 nov. - jue., 27 nov.
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:25 - 15:45ZRH-JFK
25h 20m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:35 - 18:10JFK-ZRH
18h 35m2 stops
£318Scandinavian Airlines
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lun., 20 oct. - sáb., 25 oct.
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:25 - 15:40ZRH-JFK
25h 15m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:10 - 15:10JFK-ZRH
16h 00m2 stops
£318Scandinavian Airlines
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sáb., 22 nov. - jue., 27 nov.
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08:15 - 22:30ZRH-JFK
20h 15m1 stop
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00:30 - 21:20JFK-ZRH
14h 50m1 stop
mar., 9 sep. - mar., 16 sep.
United Airlines Logo
11:20 - 09:47ZRH-JFK
28h 27m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
16:15 - 06:10JFK-ZRH
7h 55mdirect
£360United Airlines
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mié., 1 oct. - mar., 7 oct.
Icelandair Logo
14:00 - 19:10ZRH-JFK
11h 10m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
20:25 - 13:05JFK-ZRH
10h 40m1 stop
£361Icelandair
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vie., 12 sep. - mar., 16 sep.
United Airlines Logo
11:20 - 20:05ZRH-JFK
14h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
16:15 - 06:10JFK-ZRH
7h 55mdirect
£363United Airlines
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jue., 25 sep. - lun., 6 oct.
Icelandair Logo
14:00 - 19:10ZRH-JFK
11h 10m1 stop
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20:25 - 13:05JFK-ZRH
10h 40m1 stop
£366Icelandair
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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to New York

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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SWISS

SWISS First Class offers private suites with lie-flat beds and 32-inch video screens.


SWISS Premium Economy provides 39-inch recline seats with large entertainment screens and extra baggage allowance.

Read more about SWISSby Emily Zemler
Delta

Delta One Suites feature sliding doors for privacy on A330-900neo and some A350 aircraft.


Delta Premium Select offers 97 cm pitch seats with footrests and memory foam pillows.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
ZRH

Zurich Airport's efficient security ensures quick passage, but lines can be long. Prepare liquids in a clear bag to speed up the process.

Read more about ZRHby Emily Zemler
JFK

Use the JFK AirTrain for a hassle-free connection to NYC subways and trains, avoiding traffic and saving money.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
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Emily Zemler

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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.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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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 round-trip flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York John F Kennedy Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost £384 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £660 and £551 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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 £455 on average.

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

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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight£186
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy 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 Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was £253 for a one-way ticket and £422 for a return.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route: SWISS, United Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, Air France, and Sun Country Air.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    There are direct flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a daily basis.

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

    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 John F Kennedy Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Zurich 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 Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

 
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 John F Kennedy Intl.
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Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7958 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
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The way BCN airport handled boarding was a huge improvement over our trip to Spain from JFK. Instead of gate-mosquitos edging in before their zone was called, in BCN they had clearly marked lines for Zones 1-8 and people just lined up correctly. The flight itself was uneventful. The meal (curried chicken and rice) was one of the better meals we've had on Delta. Entertainment options were plentiful, power chargers were available in Main Cabin, and seats were decent. Flight staff were very friendly and positive throughout the 8 hour flight.

8.0 ExcellentMathew, Jun 2025BCN - JFK
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The way BCN airport handled boarding was a huge improvement over our trip to Spain from JFK. Instead of gate-mosquitos edging in before their zone was called, in BCN they had clearly marked lines for Zones 1-8 and people just lined up correctly. The flight itself was uneventful. The meal (curried chicken and rice) was one of the better meals we've had on Delta. Entertainment options were plentiful, power chargers were available in Main Cabin, and seats were decent. Flight staff were very friendly and positive throughout the 8 hour flight.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Boarding was tough as we had to take a bus out to the plane and walk up a lot of stairs. Difficult with heavy carry-ons that said I got an entire empty row of seats, which was excellent for an international flight. Food was very mediocre but happy with the comfort so not complaining.

Subject: Complaint Regarding Disrespectful Behavior by Delta Air Lines Staff at Boarding Gate Dear Delta Air Lines Team, I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding the behavior of a staff member at the boarding gate today, May 14, 2025, at Las Américas International Airport. While we were preparing to board flight DL-1829 to New York, scheduled for 2:28 PM at gate T-11, we were informed that the aircraft was experiencing water system issues and that passengers were advised to use the restroom before boarding. I politely approached one of the Delta staff members to ask whether the lavatory would be partially or completely unavailable during the flight, as I am traveling with a baby in my arms. The employee’s response was extremely rude and arrogant. He replied, in an unnecessarily hostile tone, something along the lines of: “It’s either that or we cancel the flight — do you want us to cancel the flight?” This response lacked any empathy or professionalism. I understand that technical issues can arise, but that does not excuse such inappropriate treatment of passengers. I felt deeply disrespected and disappointed by the interaction. I sincerely hope appropriate measures are taken, and that all staff members receive the necessary training to treat passengers with courtesy, especially in delicate situations like this one.

This is speaking of the original flight leaving on April 30th(DL 1957) not the rebooked the following morning DL 9887. On April 30th, it was unusually crowded at Sangster International Airport (MBJ) the morning my mother and I arrived for our flight. She had to exceedingly long time for a wheelchair, once a wheelchair attendant arrived to take us to thru immigration and security then to go to gate the flight was boarding. We stayed on board for 3 1/2 hrs until the flight crew notified the passengers that flight indefinitely delayed so we had to stay by gate area. Before that my mom had to wait an additional 20-30 mins to deboard the plane. Was given food vouchers, by the time I came back the gate agents said the flight was gonna to reboard, so all the wheelchair passengers lined up. We waited an additional 45 mins, while I received a notification from kayak that the flight was cancelled. And on my delta app updated that flight was being detoured to Miami then from Miami back to JFK. We boarded the plane started to eat, then the flight crew notified us the flight was indeed being detoured & that how come the gate agents didn’t notified the passengers. We stayed on board for another 30-40 mins then was told by the captain that they tried all avenues to get the passengers back to JFK but the crew couldn’t continue the journey and the flight was cancelled. So we deboarded the plane again. Was told that we were going to be setup in hotels for the night. The hotel that we setup to go to wasn’t suitable for my mother’s needs and requested one nearby we were located in Jamaica. So any we had called a taxi to come to take us back where we stayed in Jamaica, that we had to pay out of own pockets.

third trip overseas with delta recently where the TV did not work- not acceptable for a 8 hour flight! your food really has declined crew great and I am loyal to delta

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

Everything was ok!! Just bags came up a little be late.

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

The meal was wonderful and strawberry ice cream was a plus.

Absolutely amazing! Best airline i have flown with, huge difference to United!

All the flight to USA were arranged to E terminal whereas from Dubrovnik arriving on Zurich is on A80, have to walk all the way from A to E, even need transfer bus , for short transfer time like in an hour, we have to work fast, as soon as arrived at E, it is about time to boarding, pretty tight schedule, I hope Zurich airport can make some rearrangement so that transfer people do not have to walk long way. For short transfer time people, such as 50 min, this is even impossible if still like this.

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

I haven't flown Swiss in a long time. I was disappointed that after paying $14,907 for 3 business class seats, we still had to pay another $200 for a single business class seat. All the window seats used to be single seats. Now it's every other one and if you want a single seat it's extra. Also, The double seats do not have pods or any privacy. We landed in Chicago after a long 10 hour flight and our connecting flight was on United. Because we do not have status on Swiss, we were not allowed to use the United lounge, even with business class seats. My father is on crutches and we had a 4 hour layover. No lounge was also disappointing. All of my status is on British Airways so I will go back to flying BA. We flew Swiss because my father did not want to go through Heathrow. On a positive, the crew were super nice and accommodating for my father who had recently had hip replacement surgery. Food was okay. I"m not a good person to critique the food, I never like airplane food.

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

I took this flight to be able to fly with Swiss instead of Air Canada from Geneva.. The AC planes have a better outfit in Business class than Swiss, but the service aboard Swiss is really best, first-class, as is the food and beverages. Though using the same plane model (A330-300), the interior setup of the cabin starts to show its age, but IMO the planes are better serviced by Swiss than AC. I had in my recent trips with AC way too many technical problems that led to delays or even complete cancellation of my flight.. Their fleet is aging (average 20+ years) and the maintenance has taken a toll compared to years ago. Cutting costs in every corner has to be paid sometime by someone, and it's the travelers at the end that pays for it. Unfortunately for me, flying directly to Zurich puts a much longer after-fly trip on me than Geneva.. so I might go back to direct flight YUL-GVA, even if I don't like flying with AC.

We are glinting with united , but over all very disappointed

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