ZRH - NYC

£218 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to New York

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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

Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
United Airlines Logo
17:55 - 14:20ZRH-JFK
26h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:30 - 10:25JFK-ZRH
7h 55mdirect
£358United Airlines
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Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Delta Logo
07:00 - 13:30ZRH-JFK
12h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
18:30 - 10:25JFK-ZRH
9h 55m1 stop
£359Delta
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Mon, 6 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
14:00 - 15:40ZRH-JFK
31h 40m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:10 - 13:20JFK-ZRH
14h 10m1 stop
£360Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
United Airlines Logo
07:05 - 14:47ZRH-LGA
13h 42m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:24 - 08:05LGA-ZRH
15h 41m1 stop
£360United Airlines
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Sun, 21 Dec - Mon, 29 Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
20:25 - 15:45ZRH-JFK
25h 20m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:35 - 09:40JFK-ZRH
10h 05m1 stop
£361Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Air Canada Logo
08:15 - 21:30ZRH-LGA
19h 15m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
20:20 - 06:10LGA-ZRH
27h 50m1 stop
£361Air Canada
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Sun, 7 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Air Canada Logo
12:40 - 19:37ZRH-LGA
12h 57m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
17:45 - 19:55LGA-ZRH
20h 10m2 stops
£363Air Canada
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Thu, 11 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
Delta Logo
13:35 - 16:50ZRH-JFK
9h 15mdirect
Delta Logo
00:50 - 18:40JFK-ZRH
11h 50m1 stop
£363Delta
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Tue, 9 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
SWISS Logo
10:00 - 12:50ZRH-JFK
8h 50mdirect
SWISS Logo
16:15 - 06:10JFK-ZRH
7h 55mdirect
£367SWISS
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Sat, 24 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
SWISS Logo
07:05 - 12:35ZRH-EWR
11h 30m1 stop
SWISS Logo
18:40 - 08:40EWR-ZRH
8h 00mdirect
£381SWISS
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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.

Read more about SWISSby Emily Zemler
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.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
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.

Read more about ZRHby Emily Zemler
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.

Read more about EWRby Stefanie Waldek
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.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on SWISS and ZRH

Emily Zemler

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

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, Delta and EWR

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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 return flight from Zurich to New York?

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 absolute cheapest return flight from Zurich to New York costs £367 on the route between Zurich (ZRH) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). However, over the past month, flights between Zurich (ZRH) and Newark Airport (EWR) were, on average, 20% cheaper than other Zurich-New York routes. The most popular route is between Zurich (ZRH) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK).

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 Monday 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 £387 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £591 and £495 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 £702 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 33% compared to booking last minute. 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

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£218
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from Zurich to Newark Liberty 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 £295 for a one-way ticket and £486 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 Star Alliance 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 £404 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £459 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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 £1,112 or less one-way.

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.
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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7981 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
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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.

8.0 ExcellentJeanne, Aug 2025MSY - JFK
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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!

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

The crew was amazing; Von, Vera and Guadalupe were very friendly and attentive throughout the entire flight. They were friendly and welcoming to everyone. A solid and dedicated team for sure!

Terrible. I was bumped off of my original flight and spent the next six days fighting to get back on it. I lost hours of my vacation trying to get this situation corrected.

Our flight was canceled after several delays. No hotel vouchers offered, minimal help for resolution leave me ultimately to cancel and book on an other airline. Then waited to get bags for more than 3 hours This whole experience has been awful!!!

My flight was canceled after being rescheduled for four days canceling my trip. Kayak and everyone affiliated with it I.e the airlines, and just fly have been excruciating to deal with. My trip to visit family had to be canceled as there was no way to make it. I am furious at all of you.

They delayed our flight because of bad weather in NY which was completely understandable. Then they cancelled our flight and a later flight that evening. The earliest we could fly was the next morning. We ended up buying last minute tickets on another airline and made it home slightly delayed but safely that evening. Delta kept saying it was weather related but if that was the case how did we make it back on another airline? The weather in NY was cloudy but not bad.

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.

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.

Not good. We returned on united airlines and the food was horrible.

The cabin was warm and few used the blankets. I should’ve upgraded.

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

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

For both flights I requested a gluten free meal, they didn’t have one nor were there other options.

Not good , late, and long. We came home so late and spent so much time flying around and taxiing

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Food was terrible. Crew was kind but skipped over my row for providing sandwiches and beverages.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

More racist flight attandants maybe because i sm an attracticted darkskin latino man but once again bad flight attamdants they ignored me the whole flight even the woman sitting next to me notice how rude they were towards me i really never want to fly united or american airlines they alawsys have the rudesslt and racist flight attandants

We loved the United lounge near our gate and a rep named Aimee who was GREAT

Cramped seat even in economy plus seat 10A. Over booked flight, no space for the bags

Awful. There was a minor problem with a fridge and they had us 2 hours in the runway before take off. The paper work alone took them half hour. There was no attemp to make up time up while in teansit and when we arrived, they had us another half hour in the plane because of traffic. I, and a bunch of people, lost their onnection flights for 5 to 10 minutes. Not even the attemp to wait given thar all delays, but the taxing, were United's fault. Then another 45 mins to get an agent and no flight alternatives for 2 days. Im am very disapointed with this "premium carrier".

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

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