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Cheapest return fare
£433
Typical prices: £402-£569
United Airlines
Sat 10/10Sat 17/10
ZRH - EWR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£440
Typical prices: £432-£677
United Airlines
Sat 21/11Fri 27/11
ZRH - EWR • Direct
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SWISS Premium Economy adds 39-inch recline and larger screens on Zurich-New York flights.
Delta offers strong Wi-Fi across Europe-US routes, with free messaging on board.
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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

Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
United Airlines Logo
15:35 - 21:20
ZRH
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EWR
11h 45m
1 stop
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15:05 - 08:05
EWR
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ZRH
11h 00m
1 stop
£433United Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
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07:15 - 13:40
ZRH
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EWR
12h 25m
2 stops
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07:17 - 06:10
EWR
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ZRH
16h 53m
1 stop
£433United Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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15:45 - 21:10
ZRH
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EWR
11h 25m
1 stop
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01:10 - 22:35
EWR
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ZRH
16h 25m
1 stop
£435TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat, 19 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
United Airlines Logo
17:25 - 20:15
ZRH
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EWR
8h 50mdirect
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17:35 - 11:05
EWR
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ZRH
11h 30m
1 stop
£436United Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
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07:25 - 13:10
ZRH
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EWR
11h 45m
1 stop
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22:00 - 14:50
EWR
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ZRH
10h 50m
1 stop
£437SWISS
Thu, 1 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
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10:10 - 13:20
ZRH
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EWR
9h 10mdirect
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19:15 - 11:45
EWR
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ZRH
10h 30m
1 stop
£437SWISS
Thu, 26 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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11:25 - 16:00
ZRH
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EWR
10h 35m
1 stop
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18:00 - 10:45
EWR
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ZRH
10h 45m
1 stop
£437Lufthansa
Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
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11:25 - 16:00
ZRH
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EWR
10h 35m
1 stop
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19:30 - 12:20
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ZRH
10h 50m
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£437Lufthansa
Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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13:35 - 16:51
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JFK
9h 16mdirect
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18:30 - 21:15
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ZRH
20h 45m
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£463Delta
Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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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 October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to New York from Zurich usually cost between £460 and £631 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £433 on United Airlines (10 Oct–17 Oct).

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 £433 on the route between Zurich (ZRH) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 7% cheaper than other Zurich-New York routes. The most popular route is between Zurich (ZRH) and Newark Airport (EWR).

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 Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Zurich, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Fridays 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 February, where tickets cost £441 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £637 and £599 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.

No, with an average price for the route of £569, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to New York

 
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on SWISS and ZRH

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.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, Delta and EWR

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.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zurich to New York

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£312
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% 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 flights from Zurich to New York

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to New York was £312 for a one-way ticket and £433 for a return.

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

    SWISS, United Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, and Air Canada 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 £554 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £645 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 New York to Zurich? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £504 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

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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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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8486 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
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Flight from Savannah arrived very late and we did not take off till 2 hours after scheduled departure!

2.0 MediocreBruce, Jul 2026
BOS - LGA
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Flight from Savannah arrived very late and we did not take off till 2 hours after scheduled departure!

My flight was canceled, and instead of rebooking me on a non-stop first-class flight for the same day, which I originally had, Delta rebooked me on a one-stop flight for the following day. When I checked the Delta app, I noticed that there were available flights for both the same day and the next day. I believe this indicates poor management on their part.

So terrible. My flight was 4 hours delayed and we weren't notified til last second within an hour of boarding. WE had to sit on the plane for 4 hours. ridiculous.

The CRJ-900 was clean but the overhead air vents were broken in our First Class row, making the cabin very hot until about 30 mins into the flight. The flight attendants were both extremely apologetic and accommodating though so that is why I rated the flight as very good. They checked on us many times and truly showed they cared. The snacks for an hour and a half flight could be better. Would be nice if there was a small plated meal over convenient store snacks. WiFi also was not working. And it would be nice if Delta had adjustable headrests on these planes.

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

The flight was late which i understand happens. But we flew Delta one and the Crew was stiff and not that friendly. They didnt offer beverages after they served the lunch. I dont usually do reviews but i felt i must tell you about this crew. They were american not european. We are platinum members and we are usually treated much better

flight was delayed 4+ hours. there was really no understanding of why? weather? the last hour of delay was post boarding. pilot seat was broken. was that the real reason? nonetheless, long day of inconveniences.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Best service we’ve ever experienced! Special thanks to the crew member who took care of us throughout the journey. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We love Swiss Air!

The flight was very nice but the food selection for the people in the last rows was limited to vegetarian meals only. I think vegetarian meal should not be offered as a main selection.

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

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

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

better announcing at the gate prior to boarding and better organization of various gps

This time, I traveled in the economy, and it was surprisingly better than the eco-premium (food, comfort, and crew were noticeably worse in premium!)

seats are too tight and uncomfortable everything else went well.

Everything from the price to online checkin and the flight being on time to the crew and food was very good. The comfort level is fine--the seats are very close to each other in Economy. But I guess you get what you pay for.

They went out of their way. It was very clean and friendly.

Flight crew was super friendly and helpful. Food was frequent and honestly pretty good. Plenty of on-board entertainment. Economy seats are super cramped for such a long flight, but the crew allowed people to get up and stretch, and kids could wander with their parents, so we all made it work. Overall a very good experience.

I couldn’t make my first flight due to weather delays trapping us in the town we were in. Then I had to buy a new ticket

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

I feel bad, but Swiss airlines is not an airlines I will ever fly again. Their cabins are basic, seats are extremely uncomfortable, crew is a hit or a miss with service. What's worse is how they make you feel they are there to make money and not make your travel needs be met or make your travel a pleasure. They charge for 2nd bags, seat selection and felt like a budget arinines frontier/spirit airline attitude and approach. Their business class is from the early 2000s, basic. Additionally, planes going to India, are old, falling apart and not maintained. Even the crew mentioned this is typical of the airline having older planes going to India. Panels detached and loose or stuck with duct tape, seats scruffed up and dirty, seatbelts roughed up. The scariest thing was when I saw a window panel next to where I was sitting loose and dangling. The crew mentioned it's only cosmetic and assured the integrity of the plane was inspected by the maintenance crew. This is where they confessed about planes going to India being old. I UNFORTUNATELY would NOT recommend Swiss airlines to anyone and will NEVER fly with them again!

Ability to watch movies.No earbud sound system.Marginal beverage service.Unexplained late take off resulting in VERY tight connection in LA which proved maximally stressful.

Sitting in 1A I can honestly say, that being a first class seat the leg room is sub par. The crew was attentive and friendly. Food was a a cheeseburger with fries. Fries on an airplane came as expected: no very crispy 😉

United Premium Plus or Premium Economy was almost twice the price as regular Economy, but the value is much worse. The seat is a bit wider and more comfortable. but not by much. The food was not good, felt like cheap fast foods on a little bit of silverware. The flight attendance service was the worse, not much attention to passenger, no helping of any kind. All in all, United Premium Plus is not worth its price, and was much worse than its Asian or Europe counter parts.

On long flights with semi-comfortable seats the airline needs to accommodate for the need to stand up. Otherwise a fight becomes pure torture. Not even business class provides for that.

The flight and staff was very good However: we could not check in using the website. We got the reminders and updated information but could not check in on either flight. And we did have the United App. Also just a tip for fellow travelers - going through customs in Chicago Ohare Airport it terrible.

I had always heard bad reviews about United Airlines so I have always avoided them when traveling. Little did I know that when I booked my flight with Swiss Air they would swap it to a United Airlines flight. The change was made only days before my departure leaving me no option to cancel or get a refund. I hoped for the best but experienced the worst. I paid for 2 seats for my daughter (13)and i to travel together. Both times leaving from home airport and returning from vacation, they sat us apart from each other: different seats and rows far away where we couldn'teven see or waive at each other. There was no option to change because by the time you're allowed to check-in the only seats available next to each other cost nearly $200 each. I stomached the extra cost from the first flight hoping the return flight would be better. No chance! The return flight was worse. I was sandwiched for an 9 hour flight between 2 stangers while my 13 year old sat 5 rows down . Just horrible experience. NEVER AGAIN will i fly Swiss Air or United Airlines ! So disappointing.

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