Cheap flights from Zürich to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flightsHK$3,297
Scandinavian Airlines1 stop25 hrFri, Jan 16 — Thu, Jan 29
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to New York is currently HK$3,297
Cheapest one-way flightHK$2,452
British Airways1 stop14 hrWed, Feb 25
The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to New York is currently HK$2,452
Cheapest nonstop flightsHK$4,576
DeltaNonstop10 hrFri, Feb 6 — Thu, Feb 19
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Zürich to New York is currently HK$4,576
Last-minute weekend getawayHK$4,254
American2 stops20 hrFri, Dec 26 — Sun, Dec 28
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to New York is currently HK$4,254
Cheapest business class flightsHK$17,668
Azores Airlines, Tap Air Portugal2 stops20 hrThu, Mar 12 — Thu, Mar 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to New York is currently HK$17,668
Fastest flight9 hr 10 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to New York takes 9 hr 10 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 Zürich to New York is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: HK$3,200–7,100
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: HK$4,200–7,400

Popular airlines from Zürich to New York

  • SWISS
    Nonstop
    from HK$4,523
    Typical price: HK$4,050–7,200
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    ZRH - EWR, JFKEvery day
    14 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - JFKEvery day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from HK$4,372
    Typical price: HK$3,800–5,800
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ZRH - EWREvery day
    64 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - EWR, LGAEvery day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from HK$4,534
    Typical price: HK$3,900–7,500
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ZRH - JFKEvery day
  • British Airways
    from HK$3,862
    Typical price: HK$3,750–11,000
    68 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - EWR, JFKEvery day
  • Air France
    from HK$4,581
    Typical price: HK$4,350–9,100
    49 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - EWR, JFKEvery day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from HK$5,865
    Typical price: HK$5,900–15,500
    42 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - EWR, JFKEvery day

Popular airports near Zürich

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    ZürichSwitzerland16 min9 km
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
    BaselSwitzerland1 hr 10 min79 km
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)
    MulhouseFrance1 hr 10 min79 km
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)
    GenevaSwitzerland3 hr 4 min224 km

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New YorkUnited States40 min20 km
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New YorkUnited States25 min13 km
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    NewarkUnited States29 min13 km
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
    BostonUnited States3 hr 41 min309 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to New York

The cheapest flights from Zürich to New York are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from HK$3,200 to HK$7,100.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Scandinavian Airlines from HK$3,297. The cheapest one-way flight was with British Airways from HK$2,452.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to New York is HK$4,523, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest United flight from Zürich to New York is HK$4,372, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Zürich to New York is HK$4,534, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to New York is HK$3,862, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to New York is HK$4,581, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 5.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to New York is HK$5,865, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to New York starts at HK$3,297 from Fri, Jan 16 to Thu, Jan 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$2,452 and departs on Wed, Feb 25.
9 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to New York.
NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Zürich to New York.
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 Zürich to New York 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 Zürich to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, SWISS is the most popular. SWISS offers 21 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 68 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to New York are:
  • United offers 7 nonstop flights and 64 connecting flights per week. United flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
  • Delta offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
  • Air France offers 49 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
  • Turkish Airlines offers 42 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Zürich and New York.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Scandinavian Airlines from HK$3,297. The cheapest one-way flight was with British Airways from HK$2,452.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Zürich to New York is HK$4,523, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest United flight from Zürich to New York is HK$4,372, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Zürich to New York is HK$4,534, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to New York is HK$3,862, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to New York is HK$4,581, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 5.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to New York is HK$5,865, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 11.
SWISS, United and Delta fly direct from Zürich to New York.
  • There are 21 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Zürich to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Delta direct flights from Zürich to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and New York at price HK$4,254 is offered by American from Fri, Dec 26 to Sun, Dec 28.
SWISS, United and Delta fly direct from Zürich to New York.
  • There are 21 SWISS direct flights from Zürich to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Zürich to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Delta direct flights from Zürich to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Zürich to New York on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and New York start at HK$4,576 from Fri, Feb 6 to Thu, Feb 19 with Delta.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich to New York, 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 Zürich and New York start at HK$17,668 from Thu, Mar 12 to Thu, Mar 26 with Azores Airlines, Tap Air Portugal.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and New York start at HK$3,297 from Fri, Jan 16 to Thu, Jan 29.
To book business class trips from Zürich to New York, 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 Zürich and New York starts at HK$4,254 from Fri, Dec 26 to Sun, Dec 28 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and New York at price HK$4,254 is offered by American from Fri, Dec 26 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich to New York, 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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