$180 Cheap Flights from New York (JFK) to Zürich (ZRH)

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Cheap Flights from New York to Zürich (JFK-ZRH)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $180 for one-way flights and $428 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

TAP Portugal
Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 25
JFK
New York
ZRH
Zürich
$428 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$428
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from New York to Zürich, returning Tue, Nov 25, priced at $428 found 4 days ago
Air Europa
Sat, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 14
JFK
New York
ZRH
Zürich
$430 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$430
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Air Europa flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from New York to Zürich, returning Fri, Nov 14, priced at $430 found 1 hour ago
Aer Lingus
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
JFK
New York
ZRH
Zürich
$442 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$442
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from New York to Zürich, returning Mon, Feb 9, priced at $442 found 5 days ago
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Sep 14 - Sat, Oct 11
JFK
New York
ZRH
Zürich
$465 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$465
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 14 from New York to Zürich, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $465 found 2 hours ago
Condor
Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Apr 16
JFK
New York
ZRH
Zürich
$480 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$480
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Condor flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from New York to Zürich, returning Thu, Apr 16, priced at $480 found 3 days ago
Delta
Wed, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 13
JFK
New York
ZRH
Zürich
$549 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$549
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Nov 12 from New York to Zürich, returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $549 found 1 hour ago
Icelandair
Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 18
JFK
New York
ZRH
Zürich
$582 Roundtrip, just found
$582
Roundtrip
just found
Select Icelandair flight, departing Sat, Oct 4 from New York to Zürich, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $582 just found
Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 30
JFK
New York
ZRH
Zürich
$610 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$610
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Tue, Dec 16 from New York to Zürich, returning Tue, Dec 30, priced at $610 found 2 hours ago
United
Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 27
JFK
New York
ZRH
Zürich
$610 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$610
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, May 18 from New York to Zürich, returning Wed, May 27, priced at $610 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 12
JFK
New York
ZRH
Zürich
$617 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$617
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from New York to Zürich, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $617 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York (JFK) to Zürich (ZRH)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $407 - $636 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Zürich

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Zurich Airport ZRH. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 13 minutes. Flights from $560
ZRH
Zurich Airport
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center13 min
Flights from $560
Flights from New York (JFK) to Zürich (ZRH)
Origin airport
John F. Kennedy Intl.
Destination airport
Zürich
Airlines serving
Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, Air Serbia, American Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Condor, Delta, Finnair, ITA Airways, Iberia, Icelandair, KLM, LOT-Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, United
Roundtrip price
$427
Distance
3921 mi
Average flight time
13 hours 55 mins

New York to Zürich Flights

The cheapest times to fly from New York to Zürich

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from New York to Zürich are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from New York to Zürich with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from New York to Zürich

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from New York to Zürich: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from New York to Zürich

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from New York to Zürich in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $180 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap New York to Zürich flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your New York to Zürich airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) cost?
Book cheap return flights starting at $664 from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Swiss International Air Lines flight leaving JFK on August 19 2025 and touching down at ZRH. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from JFK to ZRH?
The cheapest flights from JFK to ZRH are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)?
When setting off from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), you can catch a nonstop flight to Zurich Airport (ZRH) with SWISS.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from JFK to ZRH?
Book a flight from JFK to ZRH with United. This airline currently offers the lowest one-way fare for this route, starting from $356. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from JFK on October 1 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)?
Every day on average, 2 direct flights operate from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Choose the departure that fits your schedule best.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)?
More people fly between JFK and ZRH at 4 PM than at any other time. Rather go when it's quieter? Travel outside of rush hours and you could save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from JFK to ZRH?
Friday has the most flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Consider jetting off on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your schedule.
What is the earliest flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 4:25PM UTC-5, leaving from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK). You'll be flying for roughly 7h 45m, arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH) at approximately 6:10AM UTC+1.
How long does it take to fly from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)?
Flights from JFK to ZRH have an average travel time of 7 hours and 40 minutes. The total distance between these two airports is 3,900 mi.
What airline has the least delays from JFK to ZRH?
Consider traveling with United Airlines if you'd like to fly straight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without any delays. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 80%. Want to get notified of any changes? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)?
Select a flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your trip to book your flight from JFK to ZRH often results in higher prices. While it's possible to find some last-minute discounts, they aren't always guaranteed. Be flexible with your itinerary for a better chance of snagging a bargain.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)?
If you reserved your JFK to ZRH flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for more information.

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