Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to New York are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of £607 and an overall rating of 7.5, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £608 and an overall rating of 7.4.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Zurich to New York take?

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Direct flights take on average 9h 10m to travel the 3,922 miles between Zurich and New York.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Zurich and New York per day?

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Each day, there are 5 direct flights that take off from Zurich and land in New York, with an average flight time of 9h 19m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (5).

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to New York?

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In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to New York was £274 for a one-way ticket and £450 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Zurich and New York?

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SWISS connects Zurich to New York with 21 flights per week. Delta also offers 7 flights per week, while United Airlines follows with 7 flights per week.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Zurich to New York?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zurich at 09:55 and will be landing in New York at 13:15.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Zurich to New York?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zurich to New York jets off at 17:25 and lands at 20:15.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Zurich and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Zurich to New York. They are: Delta, SWISS and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Delta at £379 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Delta.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to New York?

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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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

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The cheapest month for flights from Zurich to New York is February, where tickets cost £463 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £657 and £598 respectively.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to New York?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to New York?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Zurich to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £377 for a return.

Question 20

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Zurich to New York?

Accepted Answer

Dublin (DUB) is the top choice – 42% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Zurich to New York picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 21

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Zurich to New York?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Reykjavik (KEF) often has the shortest stopovers from Zurich to New York, with an average time of 1h 03m.

Question 22

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Zurich to New York?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Reykjavik (KEF) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 11h 08m.

Question 23

How often are flights from Zurich to New York delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Zurich and New York historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 138 minutes.

Question 24

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Zurich to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Delta have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 12% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 25

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 26

What is the most punctual flight time for Zurich to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zurich and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zurich to New York?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Zurich to New York were found on United Airlines (£450) and ITA Airways (£451).

Question 29

What is the cheapest Zurich to New York flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Zurich to New York costs £441 on the route between Zurich (ZRH) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). Over the past month, flights between Zurich (ZRH) and Newark Airport (EWR) were, on average, 11% cheaper than other Zurich-New York routes. This is also the most popular route.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

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 £572 on average.

Question 32

How much is a return flight from Zurich to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to New York from Zurich usually cost between £455 and £621 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £450 on United Airlines (2 Nov–10 Dec).

Question 33

What are the most popular airlines flying to New York?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to New York is SWISS, followed by United Airlines and Delta.

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