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Among airlines operating Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Delta

Flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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
• Delta: 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £307 return via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), compared with £526 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 Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 767-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 15% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 10% 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 8% on the Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £500 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £538, a difference of £38. 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 19 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:55 and lands at 19:12
• Latest: departs at 13:35 and lands at 22:52.

The flight takes about 9h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of £514. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 9h 17m, covering 3,918 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £640, which is 44% above the typical average for this route.

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 Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 41m, compared to 10h 53m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 34m via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 6 hours behind Zurich (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Return flights from Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from £425 to £621, with an average of £514 over the past 12 months. Anything below £425 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Zurich to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• • SWISS
• • Delta
• • United Airlines