Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Zürich

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Cheapest round-trip flights$508
Scandinavian Airlines2 stops16 hrSat, Jan 31 — Mon, Feb 9
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is currently $508
Cheapest one-way flight$397
Tap Air Portugal1 stop19 hrWed, Jan 14
The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is currently $397
Cheapest nonstop flights$709
SWISSNonstop9 hrSun, Mar 1 — Tue, Mar 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is currently $709
Last-minute weekend getaway$1,225
Tap Air Portugal1 stop24 hrThu, Dec 25 — Sun, Dec 28
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is currently $1,225
Cheapest business class flights$2,232
Icelandair1 stop35 hrThu, Feb 5 — Thu, Feb 12
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is currently $2,232
Fastest flight7 hr 55 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich takes 7 hr 55 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $510–920
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $890–1,400

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Zürich

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $705
    Typical price: $840–2,050
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    IAD - ZRHEvery day
    110 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - ZRHEvery day
  • SWISS
    Nonstop
    from $705
    Typical price: $870–1,950
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    IAD - ZRHEvery Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • British Airways
    from $726
    Typical price: $850–2,050
    56 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, IAD - ZRHEvery day
  • American
    from $718
    Typical price: $810–1,850
    49 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA - ZRHEvery day
  • Delta
    from $723
    Typical price: $890–2,050
    25 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - ZRHEvery day
  • KLM
    from $729
    Typical price: $920–2,100
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IAD - ZRHEvery day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    WashingtonUnited States17 min4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    WashingtonUnited States53 min22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)
    BaltimoreUnited States49 min27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    PhiladelphiaUnited States2 hr 22 min116 mi

Popular airports near Zürich

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    ZürichSwitzerland16 min6 mi
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
    BaselSwitzerland1 hr 10 min49 mi
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)
    MulhouseFrance1 hr 10 min49 mi
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)
    GenevaSwitzerland3 hr 4 min139 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Zürich

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Zürich are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $510 to $920.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich recently found on Google Flights was with Scandinavian Airlines from $508. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $397.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is $705, flying from Feb 22 to Mar 3.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is $705, flying from Mar 1 to Mar 10.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is $726, flying from Feb 22 to Mar 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is $718, flying from Feb 22 to Mar 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is $723, flying from Feb 22 to Mar 3.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is $729, flying from Mar 1 to Mar 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich starts at $508 from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $397 and departs on Wed, Jan 14.
7 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Zürich.
Peak travel season is May–Nov. Widely attended events are the Zurich Festival, a month-long series of art, music and theater performances sponsored by the city's cultural institutions; the outdoor dance party known as the Street Parade (Aug); and Weltklasse Zurich (Aug–Sep), a prestigious track and field event.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Zürich.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Zürich really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Zürich.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 110 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Zürich are:
  • SWISS offers 6 nonstop flights per week. SWISS flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
  • British Airways offers 56 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
  • American offers 49 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
  • Delta offers 25 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
  • KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Zürich.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich recently found on Google Flights was with Scandinavian Airlines from $508. The cheapest one-way flight was with Tap Air Portugal from $397.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is $705, flying from Feb 22 to Mar 3.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is $705, flying from Mar 1 to Mar 10.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is $726, flying from Feb 22 to Mar 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is $718, flying from Feb 22 to Mar 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is $723, flying from Feb 22 to Mar 3.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Washington, D.C. to Zürich is $729, flying from Mar 1 to Mar 10.
United and SWISS fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Zürich.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 SWISS direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Zürich per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Zürich at price $1,225 is offered by Tap Air Portugal from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
United and SWISS fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Zürich.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 SWISS direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Zürich per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Zürich on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Zürich start at $709 from Sun, Mar 1 to Tue, Mar 10 with SWISS.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Zürich, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Zürich start at $2,232 from Thu, Feb 5 to Thu, Feb 12 with Icelandair.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Zürich start at $508 from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 9.
To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Zürich, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Zürich starts at $1,225 from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28 with Tap Air Portugal.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Zürich at price $1,225 is offered by Tap Air Portugal from Thu, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Zürich, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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