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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Newark Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:20 and lands at 19:45
• Latest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 02:40.

The flight takes about 9h 25m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Newark Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zurich to Newark Airport takes 9h 25m, covering 3,933 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.

Return flights from Zurich to Newark Airport range from £469 to £674, with an average of £566 over the past 12 months. Anything below £469 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the £566 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £347 return via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), compared with £576 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £43–£75 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Newark Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Zurich to Newark Airport flights:

• SWISS
• United Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Zurich to Newark Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £489, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Zurich to Newark Airport usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Newark Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 44m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Newark Airport most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Zurich to Newark Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £541 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £592, a difference of £51.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Newark Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• SWISS

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 57m, compared to 11h 49m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 11h 58m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Newark Airport is 6 hours behind Zurich (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Newark Airport flights:

• SWISS: 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.

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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.