ZRH - NYC

£223 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to New York

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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 New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£388
Typical prices: £401-£671
Delta
Thu 16/4Sun 19/4
ZRH - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£389
Typical prices: £428-£697
Delta
Fri 17/4Thu 23/4
ZRH - JFK • Direct
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Delta's Wi-Fi excels on Zurich to New York flights.
Travel from JFK to Manhattan via subway or train.
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to New York (ZRH-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Zurich to New York 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

Thu, 16 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
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07:00 - 17:05ZRH-JFK
16h 05m1 stop
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14:00 - 08:35JFK-ZRH
12h 35m2 stops
£388Delta
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Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
United Airlines Logo
13:20 - 22:33ZRH-LGA
15h 13m1 stop
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15:20 - 10:40LGA-ZRH
13h 20m1 stop
£388United Airlines
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Fri, 17 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
Delta Logo
13:35 - 16:50ZRH-JFK
9h 15mdirect
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19:35 - 18:40JFK-ZRH
17h 05m1 stop
£389Delta
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Mon, 20 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Delta Logo
09:20 - 22:25ZRH-LGA
19h 05m2 stops
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12:00 - 13:55LGA-ZRH
19h 55m2 stops
£389Delta
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Thu, 2 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
United Airlines Logo
11:55 - 09:31ZRH-LGA
27h 36m1 stop
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06:30 - 10:20LGA-ZRH
21h 50m1 stop
£390United Airlines
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Sun, 29 Mar - Mon, 8 Jun
Brussels Airlines Logo
17:55 - 13:00ZRH-JFK
25h 05m1 stop
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18:10 - 19:20JFK-ZRH
19h 10m1 stop
£391Brussels Airlines
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Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
Brussels Airlines Logo
17:35 - 13:20ZRH-JFK
25h 45m1 stop
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18:25 - 11:20JFK-ZRH
10h 55m1 stop
£391Brussels Airlines
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Mon, 13 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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21:45 - 11:10ZRH-JFK
19h 25m1 stop
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23:10 - 22:45JFK-ZRH
17h 35m1 stop
£392British Airways
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Fri, 23 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
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13:30 - 22:10ZRH-EWR
14h 40m1 stop
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00:15 - 15:00EWR-ZRH
32h 45m1 stop
£431TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
06:10 - 22:00ZRH-EWR
21h 50m2 stops
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02:35 - 22:35EWR-ZRH
15h 00m2 stops
£432TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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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 return flight from Zurich to New York?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to New York departing in April.

What is the cheapest Zurich to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Zurich to New York costs £379 on the route between Zurich (ZRH) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 28% cheaper than other Zurich-New York routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to New York?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York on a Sunday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Zurich, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to New York?

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, 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 is March, where tickets cost £405 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £610 and £499 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Zurich to New York?

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 £441 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich to New York?

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, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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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.
Airlines
SWISS

SWISS First Class offers private suites with lie-flat beds on Boeing 777-300ER.


SWISS Premium Economy includes 39-inch recline and large entertainment screens.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access on long-haul flights.


United Polaris Lounges provide restaurants and less crowded spaces.

Delta

Delta One Suites offer privacy with sliding doors on A350 aircraft.


Delta's Wi-Fi is best between North America and Europe, with free messaging.

Airports
ZRH

Zurich Airport's security lines are efficient but can be long. Follow instructions and have liquids in a clear bag for a smooth process.

EWR

For a cost-effective trip from EWR to NYC, take the AirTrain to Newark Liberty Station, then NJ Transit or Amtrak to Penn Station.

JFK

Travel between JFK and Manhattan via subway or train to avoid traffic and save money. The AirTrain connects to subway lines at Jamaica and Howard Beach.

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Emily Zemler

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Emily Zemler

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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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 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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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to New York

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£223
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Zurich to Newark

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 flights from Zurich to New York

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to New York was £223 for a one-way ticket and £388 for a return.

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

    SWISS, United Airlines, Delta, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to New York flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to New York, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to New York are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of £486 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £487 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York 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 New York?

    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 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?

    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 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Zurich to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £1,139 or less one-way and £466 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to New York?

 
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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to New York

Monday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

Tuesday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

Wednesday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

Thursday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

Friday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

Saturday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

Sunday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

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Direct returns

New York to Zurich

Monday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

Tuesday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

Wednesday

SWISS, Delta

SWISS, Delta

Thursday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

Friday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

Saturday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

Sunday

Delta, SWISS

Delta, SWISS

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Reviews of the top 3 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zurich to New York? 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8010 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Entertainment
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Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

10.0 ExcellentMary Heather, Nov 2025MKE - LGA
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Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

One of the best airlines that I flew on, the flight attendants were very attentive and professional.

the over had ligth did not work'd for the all way

Seats comfortable, service and food very mediocre, staff not very attentive, worse than many other our flights with Delta.

Overall good experience; however, there was one flight attendant who was rather rough compared to everyone else. Everything else was good: entertainment, food. Delta keeps on delivering! Thank you!

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Crew blocked exits to front of ship with galley carts. Also split five person family apart on international flight without fixing.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

0lane 2qs on tim3. Very bad food. No free wifi, only for texts. Entertainment poor and hard to access.

At boarding, the locations where we had to have our passports checked prior to boarding were very unclear. Occasional staff wandered around telling people, but in busy area of the terminal this was not obvious. It was also located well after the check in desk in terms of walking to the gate. The Premium Economy service was attentive and warm. The only big draw back was lack of restrooms, and no division or even curtain between PE and Economy.

We had seats between the bathroom and a screaming baby, and did not have enough room to lay my head down on the tray table. Not ideal.

Everything was fairly easy just hard when you get to Heathrow not know your Gate number until an hour before but otherwise really everything great. Did not get my texts in time though to do me any good but that is why I still like everything the old fashioned way and print everything out.

My experience was wonderful. The professionalism of the crew was exemplary 🙂. The meals were wholesome and tasty. I have no complaints

Everything was smooth and great. I didnt like that they talk so much on the interphone during the flight.

Even though I paid extra for more room, we were very cramped and the seats were hard. Also, when we checked in they did not post the gate we were to arrive at even though we were half an hour away from boarding. The agent did not know either. Actually, the flight from Porto to Zurich did to have the gate posted, and there were very few agents in the boarding areas who could help us. I would never fly Swiss Air again.

Horrible flight. First delay in boarding of approximately 30 minutes. While in the plane, the flight attendants huddle and we get an announcement that the crew's legal time was exceeded, that they don't have replacement crew and that they will need to cancel the flight. One would think that they would know that their time was to be exceeded BEFORE boarding. Took for ever to deplane. Then we were told that flight would not be cancelled but gave us a departure time of 21.15, which of course was not fulfilled. Arrived in Valencia, luggage took 30 minutes to arrive. Absolutely unacceptable

Swiss is the. Only airline I use when I go to Europe. They are on time and they are fantastic!

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

Very disappointed with food service. They ran out of entree selections- so for the last 10 rows only option was lentil stew. Not a fan. Then the morning service (pizza twist) was lukewarm at best- I exited my 12 hour flight having eaten a roll and dessert. They knew it was a full flight.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Flight left on time. Boarding was easy. Arrived to EWR 30 mins early. Luggage was deplaned in good time. Overall a very good experience.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

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